AIIMS Optometry PYQ Paper for practice
Q.1 Cone density is greatest in which area of the retina?
A. Macula
B. Peripapillary region
C. Arcuate regions
D. Peripheral retina
Q.2 Which vitamin is most critical for photoreceptor response to light?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
Q.3 Functions of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) include all EXCEPT which one?
A. Maintenance of retinal adhesion
B. Development of photoreceptors during embryogenesis
C. Transport of metabolites to and from the retina
D. Transmission of light-generated neuronal impulses from photoreceptors to ganglion cells
Q.4 Methods of increasing drug penetration through the normal cornea include all EXCEPT which one?
A. Increasing drug concentration
B. Reducing drug lipid solubility
C. Adding a surfactant
D. Adding a high-viscosity agent
Q.5 Clinical effects of direct-acting muscarinic agents (miotics) include all EXCEPT which one?
A. Increased myopia
B. Decreased range of accommodation
C. Central anterior chamber shallowing
D. Reduced night vision
Q.6 Which one of the following is a direct-acting cholinergic agent?
A. Pilocarpine
B. Echothiophate iodide
C. Physostigmine
D. Demecarium bromide
Q.7 Which one of the following statements is correct about cocaine?
A. It directly stimulates adrenergic receptors
B. It directly stimulates muscarinic receptors
C. It blocks re-uptake of norepinephrine
D. It blocks adrenergic receptors
Q.8 Dapiprazole hydrochloride (Rev-Eyes) most effectively reverses the effect of which agent?
A. Tropicamide
B. Cyclopentolate
C. Scopolamine
D. Phenylephrine
Q.9 Which antiglaucoma agent is preferred in moderate to severe congestive heart failure?
A. Timolol
B. Betaxolol
C. Carteolol
D. None of the above
Q.10 Which antiglaucoma agent is preferred in mild asthma?
A. Timolol
B. Betaxolol
C. Carteolol
D. None of the above
Q.11 Systemic side effects of oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors include all EXCEPT which one?
A. Paresthesias
B. Weight loss
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Metabolic alkalosis