Download Diplomate of National Board (DNB) 2020 December Ophthalmology Paper IV Question Paper
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2020
OPHTHALMOLOGY
PAPER-IV
TIME: 3 HOURS
OPH/D/20/26/IV
MAX. MARKS: 100
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
You are provided with 5 answer sheet booklets. Each individual answer
sheet booklet consists of 10 pages excluding the covering jackets.
This question paper consists of 10 short note questions. Question paper
is divided into 5 Parts - A, B, C, D and E, each part containing 2 questions.
Answers to questions of part A, part B, part C, part D & part E are to be
strictly attempted in a separate answer sheet booklet which must be later
tagged together at the end of the exam.
No additional supplementary answer sheet booklet will be provided.
Answers to question(s) attempted on an answer sheet booklet for a
different part will not be evaluated.
Part A/Part B /Part C/Part D/Part E should be mentioned on the covering
page of the respective answer sheet booklet.
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.
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.
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FINAL EXAM
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2020
OPHTHALMOLOGY
PAPER-IV
PART- A
TIME: 3 HOURS
OPH/D/20/26/IV
MAX. MARKS: 100
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Answers to questions of part A, part B, part C, part D & part E are to be strictly
attempted in a separate answer sheet booklet which must be later tagged
together at the end of the exam.
No additional supplementary answer sheet booklet will be provided.
Answers to question(s) attempted on an answer sheet booklet for a different part
will not be evaluated.
Part A/Part B /Part C/Part D/Part E should be mentioned on the covering page of
the respective answer sheet booklet.
Write short notes on:
PART-A
1. Discuss low vision. What are various low vision aids available?
3+3+4
Describe the rehabilitation in patients with macular pathology.
2. A 32-year old lady in her second trimester presented to the OPD for the
3+3+4
management of glaucoma. How will you manage this case? What is the
difference in the management of glaucoma in the first, second, third
trimesters and postpartum?
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FINAL EXAM
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2020
OPHTHALMOLOGY
PAPER-IV
PART- B
TIME: 3 HOURS
OPH/D/20/26/IV
MAX. MARKS: 100
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Answers to questions of part A, part B, part C, part D & part E are to be strictly
attempted in a separate answer sheet booklet which must be later tagged
together at the end of the exam.
No additional supplementary answer sheet booklet will be provided.
Answers to question(s) attempted on an answer sheet booklet for a different part
will not be evaluated.
Part A/Part B /Part C/Part D/Part E should be mentioned on the covering page of
the respective answer sheet booklet.
Write short notes on:
PART-B
3. Discuss FLACS. Mention the merits and demerits of FLACS in the
4+(3+3)
management of (a) white cataract (b) cataract with small pupil.
4. Discuss the disinfection of operation theatre. What is the principle of
2+5+3
Laminar air flow and its application in operation room? Discuss the
method of sterilization of linen, sharp instruments and blunt
instruments.
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FINAL EXAM
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2020
OPHTHALMOLOGY
PAPER-IV
PART- C
TIME: 3 HOURS
OPH/D/20/26/IV
MAX. MARKS: 100
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Answers to questions of part A, part B, part C, part D & part E are to be strictly
attempted in a separate answer sheet booklet which must be later tagged
together at the end of the exam.
No additional supplementary answer sheet booklet will be provided.
Answers to question(s) attempted on an answer sheet booklet for a different part
will not be evaluated.
Part A/Part B /Part C/Part D/Part E should be mentioned on the covering page of
the respective answer sheet booklet.
Write short notes on:
PART-C
5. Tabulate Ophthalmic manifestations of COVID-19 infection. What are
5+5
the protocols to be followed while conducting VR surgeries?
6. Tissue adhesives in ophthalmic surgery.
10
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FINAL EXAM
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2020
OPHTHALMOLOGY
PAPER-IV
PART- D
TIME: 3 HOURS
OPH/D/20/26/IV
MAX. MARKS: 100
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Answers to questions of part A, part B, part C, part D & part E are to be strictly
attempted in a separate answer sheet booklet which must be later tagged
together at the end of the exam.
No additional supplementary answer sheet booklet will be provided.
Answers to question(s) attempted on an answer sheet booklet for a different part
will not be evaluated.
Part A/Part B /Part C/Part D/Part E should be mentioned on the covering page of
the respective answer sheet booklet.
Write short notes on:
PART-D
7. Describe methods & indications of genetic therapy in ocular diseases.
5+5
Discuss genetics in retinal diseases.
8. What are the various intra-vitreal implants available? Name few
5+5
intraocular steroid implants approved by FDA and mention its
indications, contraindications and side-effects.
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FINAL EXAM
NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2020
OPHTHALMOLOGY
PAPER-IV
PART- E
TIME: 3 HOURS
OPH/D/20/26/IV
MAX. MARKS: 100
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Answers to questions of part A, part B, part C, part D & part E are to be strictly
attempted in a separate answer sheet booklet which must be later tagged
together at the end of the exam.
No additional supplementary answer sheet booklet will be provided.
Answers to question(s) attempted on an answer sheet booklet for a different part
will not be evaluated.
Part A/Part B /Part C/Part D/Part E should be mentioned on the covering page of
the respective answer sheet booklet.
Write short notes on:
PART-E
9. Newer perimetry techniques.
10
10. Role of oxidative stress in vision-threatening ophthalmic diseases.
10
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