Free ABO Neuro-Ophthalmology Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which cranial nerve palsy most commonly causes vertical diplopia?

Accepted Answer

Trochlear nerve (CN IV)

Answer

Oculomotor nerve (CN III)

Answer

Abducens nerve (CN VI)

Answer

Optic nerve (CN II)

Question 2

What is the most common cause of a relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD)?

Accepted Answer

Optic neuritis

Answer

Glaucoma

Answer

Cataract

Answer

Conjunctivitis

Question 3

Which condition is characterized by transient visual loss in one eye described as a 'curtain' descending?

Accepted Answer

Amaurosis fugax

Answer

Papilledema

Answer

Retinal detachment

Answer

Macular degeneration

Question 4

Which finding is most consistent with Horner's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Ptosis and miosis

Answer

Mydriasis

Answer

Exophthalmos

Answer

Strabismus

Question 5

Which test is most appropriate to confirm papilledema?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar puncture

Answer

Fundus photography

Answer

Tonometry

Answer

Fluorescein angiography

Question 6

What is the most common visual field defect in pituitary adenoma?

Accepted Answer

Bitemporal hemianopia

Answer

Central scotoma

Answer

Homonymous hemianopia

Answer

Altitudinal defect