Download DNB 2015 Dec OPHTHALMOLOGY I A Question Paper

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FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2015

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Time : 3 hours
Max. Marks : 100

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

• This question paper consists of 10 questions divided into Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’, each part containing 5 questions.
• Answers to questions of Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’ are to be strictly attempted in separate answer sheet(s) and the main + supplementary answer sheet(s) used for each part must be tagged separately.
• Answers to questions of Part ‘A’ attempted in answer sheet(s) of Part ‘B’ or vice versa shall not be evaluated.
• Answer sheet(s) of Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’ are not to be tagged together.

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• Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B’ should be mentioned only on the covering page of the respective answer sheet(s).
• Attempt all questions in order.
• Each question carries 10 marks.
• Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
• Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.

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• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
• Answer all the parts of a single question together.
• Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
• Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.

PART A

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Write short notes on:

1. a) Principles of Snellen’s visual acuity testing. 3+2+(2+3)
   b) What are the drawbacks of a Snellen’s chart?
   c) Enumerate other charts for testing of visual acuity and give their advantages over the Snellen’s chart.
2. What are dissociated vertical deviations (DVD)? How do you 2+4+4 differentiate a DVD from an inferior oblique overaction? What is the management of DVDs?

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3. a) Anatomy of the lacrimal sac with the help of diagram(s). 3+(2+2+3)
   b) What are different types of DCR surgeries and their advantages and disadvantages?
4. a) Anatomy of ciliary body with the help of diagram(s). 3+(4+3)
   b) Process of aqueous production and various factors that influence it.
5. Aetiology, inheritance, morphology and 4 main systemic 2+1+3+4 metabolic associations of congenital cataract.

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