The NEET SS 2024 Diploma in Ophthalmology Question Paper 2 was conducted as part of the national-level super speciality examination for admissions into DM and MCh programmes. This paper evaluates advanced knowledge of ocular anatomy, clinical ophthalmology, corneal disorders, glaucoma, retinal diseases, neuro-ophthalmology, ocular trauma, diagnostic procedures, and surgical decision-making. Candidates were required to attempt 100 questions in 150 minutes, carrying a total of 400 marks. Each correct answer is awarded 4 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect response according to the NEET SS negative marking scheme.

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NEET SS 2024 Diploma Ophthalmology Question Paper 2 with Solutions


Question 1:

1. a) Classify diabetic retinopathy. [2]


Question 1:

b) Describe important features of each stage. [3]


Question 1:

c) Discuss the outline of management of each stage. [5]


Question 2:

a) Enumerate the various consequences of a closed globe injury by a blunt object. [6]


Question 2:

b) How would you distinguish between open and closed globe injury? [4]


Question 3:

Discuss briefly the pathology, differential diagnosis, adverse prognostic factors and management protocols for retinoblastoma. [2+2+2+4]


Question 4:

a) Discuss the clinical features of Herpes simplex keratitis. [4]


Question 4:

b) What is the protocol of managing a patient with recurrent herpetic kerato-uveitis? [4]


Question 4:

c) What precautions are to be taken while operating a cataract in a patient with healed herpetic kerato-uveitis? [2]


Question 5:

a) What are the stages of primary angle closure glaucoma? [2]


Question 5:

b) How does management of primary angle closure glaucoma differ from that of open angle glaucoma? [4]


Question 5:

c) Enumerate signs of primary angle closure glaucoma in iris, angle of anterior chamber, crystalline lens and optic nerve head. [4]


Question 6:

a) Describe the clinical features and management protocols of infantile esotropia. [6]


Question 6:

b) How would you prognosticate a 3-year-old child differently from a 1-year-old child with infantile esotropia? [3]


Question 6:

c) Enumerate types of amblyopia in such children. [1]


Question 7:

A 70-year-old male presents with central unilateral metamorphopsia.

a) What is the differential diagnosis? [3]


Question 7:

b) Detail the diagnostic tools and management options. [5]


Question 7:

c) Which all conditions can affect the fellow normal eye over time? How will you instruct the patient to monitor his vision? [2]


Question 8:

Describe the clinical presentation, causes, diagnostic modalities, and treatment options in benign intracranial hypertension. [2+3+2+3]


Question 9:

a) Give the definition of blindness as per NPCB and WHO. [2+2]


Question 9:

b) What are the common causes of blindness in various age groups? [3]


Question 9:

c) Enumerate actions to be taken to prevent blindness. [3]


Question 10:

A 10-year-old female presents with bilateral severe congenital ptosis.

a) Describe the signs and symptoms which indicate poor prognosis. [2]


Question 10:

b) Draw a flow diagram showing how you would evaluate this child. [3]


Question 10:

c) Enumerate few possible syndromic associations. [2]


Question 10:

d) How would you manage this child? [3]