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1. What is a key sign of keratitis?
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Matted eyelashes
Purulent discharge
Lid retraction
Corneal opacity
2. Which symptom would indicate blepharitis over conjunctivitis?
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Photophobia
Blurred vision
Watery eyes
Crusting on eyelids
3. What does a ciliary flush typically indicate?
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Iritis or keratitis
Conjunctivitis
Subconjunctival haemorrhage
Epscleritis
4. Which treatment is appropriate for allergic conjunctivitis?
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Antibiotic eye drops
Warm compresses only
Oral antivirals
Topical antihistamines
5. Which symptom is most associated with allergic conjunctivitis?
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Itching
Severe pain
Halos around lights
Photophobia
6. Which of the following red eye conditions is most painful?
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Conjunctivitis
Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Subconjunctival haemorrhage
Blepharitis
7. Which condition presents with halos around lights and red eye?
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Conjunctivitis
Dry eye syndrome
Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Blepharitis
8. What is the most appropriate management of a contact lens wearer with red eye?
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Start topical antihistamines
Urgent referral to rule out keratitis
Prescribe lubricants
Apply warm compresses
9. Which finding differentiates scleritis from episcleritis?
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Mild pain and sectoral redness
Itching and discharge
Severe pain and deeper vessel involvement
Unilateral swelling
10. What is the best initial management for viral conjunctivitis?
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Steroid drops
Supportive care and hygiene
Surgical irrigation
Topical antibiotics
11. Which feature would suggest bacterial rather than viral conjunctivitis?
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Itching
Purulent discharge
Bilateral watery eyes
Photophobia
12. What does photophobia in red eye suggest?
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Dry eye
Allergic reaction
Corneal or intraocular involvement
Chalazion
13. What is the initial approach for suspected foreign body in the eye?
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Prescribe systemic antibiotics
Immediate MRI
Fluorescein staining and inspection
Start steroids
14. What advice should be given to prevent spreading viral conjunctivitis?
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Use steroids early
Use contact lenses
Share towels
Avoid touching eyes and maintain hygiene
15. Which sign suggests serious eye pathology requiring urgent referral?
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Visual loss
Eyelid crusting
Itching
Mild discharge
16. Which condition presents with a red eye and raised intraocular pressure?
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Conjunctivitis
Episcleritis
Chalazion
Acute glaucoma
17. What is the usual cause of a painless, bright red eye without visual change?
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Subconjunctival haemorrhage
Conjunctivitis
Corneal ulcer
Iritis
18. Which of the following is the most common cause of red eye in primary care?
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Conjunctivitis
Glaucoma
Retinal detachment
Iritis
19. Which of the following is a typical feature of episcleritis?
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Severe pain and photophobia
Mild discomfort and sectoral redness
Vision loss
Profuse discharge
20. What symptom is most concerning in a red eye presentation?
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Mild tearing
Itching
Severe pain on eye movement
Foreign body sensation