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Choose your answers from a-d by clicking the radio button next to each choice and then press 'Submit' to get your score.

Which of the following is correct regarding diseases of the eyelid?

a) Blepharitis is commonly caused by staphylococcal infection.

b) A chalazion is caused by infection of a Meibomian gland.

c) Squamous cell carcinoma is the commonest malignant tumour of the eyelid.

d) Syringoma is a benign neoplasm derived from sebaceous glands in the eyelid.

Which of the following is correct regarding diseases of the conjunctiva?

a) Allergic conjunctivitis is due to a type II hypersensitivity reaction to allergens.

b) Viral conjunctivitis is typically caused by a rhinovirus.

c) Bacterial conjunctivitis is typically caused by S. aureus and S. pneumoniae.

d) Pinguecula is a thickening of the bulbar conjunctiva that extends out over the cornea.

Which of the following is correct regarding glaucoma?

a) Ocular hypertension risks damage to the optic tracts.

b) Primary open angle glaucoma is caused by an ageing lens pushing the iris up against the cornea and blocking drainage of aqueous humour.

c) Primary closed angle glaucoma is caused by poor drainage of aqueous humour through the trabecular meshwork for unclear reasons.

d) Secondary glaucoma may be caused by other eye conditions that secondarily block the trabecular meshwork or close the iridocorneal angle.

Which of the following is correct regarding the uvea?

a) The uveal tract comprises the cornea, iris, ciliary body, and choroid.

b) Anterior uveitis is less common than posterior uveitis.

c) Anterior uveitis usually has an infective aetiology.

d) Melanocytic nevi can arise in the choroid.

Which of the following is correct regarding retinal diseases?

a) High myopes are at greater risk of retinal detachment.

b) Age related macular degeneration presents with loss of peripheral vision.

c) Central retinal vessel occlusion causes sudden painful loss of vision.

d) Background retinopathy in a diabetic is sight threatening.

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