The NEET SS 2024 Diploma in Ophthalmology Question Paper 3 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, retinal diseases, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, ocular trauma, diagnostic procedures, and surgical decision-making. Candidates were required to attempt 100 questions in 150 minutes, with a total of 400 marks. Each correct response carries 4 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer as per the NEET SS negative marking scheme.

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Question 1:

A 21-year-old myopic male presented with a total retinal detachment in the right eye, a single causative break at 11 O’clock anterior to the equator, and no PVR.

(a) What are the surgical options for management of retinal detachment?


Question 1:

(b) Explain clearly why you would recommend your chosen surgical option and outline the surgical steps.


Question 2:

(a) Enumerate the lamellar corneal surgeries and give indications for each.


Question 2:

(b) What are the complications after endothelial keratoplasties?


Question 3:

(a) What is the role of anterior segment optical coherence tomography in corneal pathologies and in glaucoma cases?


Question 3:

(b) Briefly describe the new advances (diagnostic \& therapeutic) in managing dry eyes.


Question 4:

(a) Describe techniques for repair of a canalicular injury.


Question 4:

(b) Describe types of orbital implants and their advantages.


Question 5:

(a) What are extended depth of focus intraocular lenses (EDOF)?


Question 5:

(b) What is the optical principle of EDOF lenses?


Question 5:

(c) What are the advantages and disadvantages of EDOF lenses?


Question 6:

What is corneal crosslinking? Discuss its principles, indications, and different protocols.


Question 7:

(a) What is Micro Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)?


Question 7:

(b) Enumerate types of MIGS devices available.


Question 7:

(c) Write briefly about the mechanism of action of these devices.


Question 8:

(a) What are different types of phakic IOLs and their indications?


Question 8:

(b) What are their intraoperative \& postoperative complications and their management?


Question 9:

(a) What are the stages of thyroid eye disease?


Question 9:

(b) Detail the clinical features and risk factors for thyroid eye disease.


Question 9:

(c) Draw a flow diagram on management protocols of thyroid eye disease causing optic nerve compression.


Question 9:

(d) What are the symptoms and signs of optic nerve compression in thyroid eye disease?


Question 10:

(a) Evolution of Anti-VEGF factors.


Question 10:

(b) Role of Rho kinase inhibitors in Ophthalmology.


Question 10:

(c) Sequel of COVID in the eye.