MCQ Quiz

1. Hordeolum is best described as:

Acute infectious inflammation of the eyelid

Chronic non-infectious eyelid swelling

Benign conjunctival growth

Allergic eyelid reaction

Explanation:
Hordeolum is an acute infection of the eyelid characterized by pain, redness, hotness, and pus. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

2. An external hordeolum (stye) affects the:

Meibomian glands

Eyelash follicles

Lacrimal gland

Conjunctiva

Explanation:
External hordeolum involves infection of the eyelash follicles. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

3. The recommended treatment for hordeolum is:

Topical steroids only

No treatment is needed

Systemic antibiotics

Incision and curettage immediately

Explanation:
Hordeolum is treated with systemic antibiotics such as amoxicillin-clavulanic acid. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

4. Which feature differentiates chalazion from hordeolum?

Swelling

Pus collection

Eyelid involvement

Absence of pain and redness

Explanation:
Chalazion is a chronic, non-infectious condition with no pain, redness, or tenderness. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

5. Chalazion results from obstruction of which gland?

Meibomian gland

Lacrimal gland

Sweat gland

Sebaceous gland of eyebrow

Explanation:
Chalazion is caused by obstruction of the meibomian (sebaceous) gland of the eyelid. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

6. The most common cause of viral conjunctivitis is:

HSV

Adenovirus

Staphylococcus aureus

Chlamydia

Explanation:
Viral conjunctivitis is most commonly caused by adenovirus and is highly contagious. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

7. A key clinical feature of viral conjunctivitis is:

Purulent discharge

Severe pain

Preauricular lymphadenopathy

Unilateral involvement only

Explanation:
Viral conjunctivitis may present with preauricular lymphadenopathy and follicular reaction. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

8. The most important symptom of allergic conjunctivitis is:

Pain

Photophobia

Discharge

Itching

Explanation:
Itching is the hallmark symptom of allergic conjunctivitis. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

9. Pterygium is best described as:

Benign conjunctival growth extending onto cornea

Malignant corneal tumor

Acute corneal infection

Inflammation of the iris

Explanation:
Pterygium is a benign conjunctival growth that may extend toward the cornea. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

10. A major risk factor for pterygium is:

Diabetes

Sun exposure

Smoking

Contact lens use

Explanation:
Pterygium is strongly associated with chronic sun exposure. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

11. Keratoconus occurs due to:

Increased intraocular pressure

Corneal infection

Weakness of corneal collagen

Lens degeneration

Explanation:
Keratoconus results from weakness in corneal collagen causing corneal bulging. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

12. Munson’s sign is seen in:

Cataract

Glaucoma

Uveitis

Keratoconus

Explanation:
Munson’s sign (V-shaped corneal indentation on downgaze) is characteristic of keratoconus. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

13. The most important risk factor for bacterial keratitis is:

Contact lens use

Diabetes

Old age

Dry eye alone

Explanation:
Contact lens use is the most important risk factor for bacterial keratitis. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

14. Hypopyon refers to:

Blood in the vitreous

Pus in the anterior chamber

Lens opacity

Corneal thinning

Explanation:
Hypopyon is pus collection in the lower part of the anterior chamber. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

15. Dendritic keratitis is most commonly caused by:

Adenovirus

Bacteria

HSV-1

Fungal infection

Explanation:
Dendritic keratitis is most commonly caused by HSV-1. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

16. First-line treatment for anterior uveitis is:

Antibiotics

Antivirals

Systemic chemotherapy

Topical steroid eye drops

Explanation:
Anterior uveitis is treated with topical steroid eye drops. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

17. Leukocoria in children is a sign of:

Cataract

Glaucoma

Conjunctivitis

Uveitis

Explanation:
Leukocoria (white pupil) is a sign of cataract in children. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

18. Glaucoma primarily causes:

Central vision loss first

Peripheral visual field loss

Color vision defects

Night blindness

Explanation:
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve causing peripheral visual field defects. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

19. The most common cause of vision loss in adults aged 30–60 years is:

Glaucoma

AMD

Diabetic retinopathy

Cataract

Explanation:
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of vision loss in this age group. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

20. Age-related macular degeneration is treated primarily with:

Laser PRP

Topical steroids

Systemic antibiotics

Intravitreal anti-VEGF injections

Explanation:
AMD is treated with intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF agents. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

Medicine 1# Eye Diseases

1. Hordeolum is best described as:

2. An external hordeolum (stye) affects the:

3. The recommended treatment for hordeolum is:

4. Which feature differentiates chalazion from hordeolum?

5. Chalazion results from obstruction of which gland?

6. The most common cause of viral conjunctivitis is:

7. A key clinical feature of viral conjunctivitis is:

8. The most important symptom of allergic conjunctivitis is:

9. Pterygium is best described as:

10. A major risk factor for pterygium is:

11. Keratoconus occurs due to:

12. Munson’s sign is seen in:

13. The most important risk factor for bacterial keratitis is:

14. Hypopyon refers to:

15. Dendritic keratitis is most commonly caused by:

16. First-line treatment for anterior uveitis is:

17. Leukocoria in children is a sign of:

18. Glaucoma primarily causes:

19. The most common cause of vision loss in adults aged 30–60 years is:

20. Age-related macular degeneration is treated primarily with: