FCPS Part 1 Ophthalmology: Uveitis & Cataract MCQs

Uveitis (about 60 questions) and cataract and lens (about 95) are smaller subjects but produce reliable, high-scoring questions: associations, signs and complications are asked repeatedly. Here is a sample set.

Uveitis

1. HLA-B27 is most strongly associated with which type of uveitis?

• A) Acute anterior uveitis ✅
• B) Intermediate uveitis
• C) Posterior uveitis
• D) Panuveitis after trauma

Associated conditions include ankylosing spondylitis and reactive arthritis.

2. Cells and flare in the anterior chamber indicate:

• A) Corneal ulcer
• B) Anterior uveitis ✅
• C) Glaucoma
• D) Conjunctivitis

3. The mainstay of treatment of acute anterior uveitis is:

• A) Topical steroids with a cycloplegic ✅
• B) Topical antibiotics
• C) Oral antivirals only
• D) Miotics

Steroids control inflammation; the cycloplegic relieves pain and prevents posterior synechiae.

4. Mutton-fat keratic precipitates suggest:

• A) Non-granulomatous uveitis
• B) Granulomatous uveitis such as sarcoidosis or tuberculosis ✅
• C) Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
• D) Dry eye

Cataract and Lens

5. Long-term systemic steroids typically cause which cataract?

• A) Nuclear sclerosis
• B) Posterior subcapsular cataract ✅
• C) Cortical spoke cataract
• D) Anterior polar cataract

6. The commonest late complication of cataract surgery is:

• A) Endophthalmitis
• B) Posterior capsule opacification ✅
• C) Retinal detachment
• D) Corneal oedema

It is treated by Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy.

7. A sunflower cataract is associated with:

• A) Diabetes
• B) Wilson's disease or intraocular copper ✅
• C) Galactosaemia
• D) Steroids

8. The power of an intraocular lens is calculated using:

• A) Keratometry and axial length (biometry) ✅
• B) Visual acuity
• C) Slit-lamp examination
• D) Intraocular pressure

Why These Are Worth a Pass

Both subjects are made of associations you can learn in a few sessions. Try the free samples on the Uveitis and Cataract & Lens subject pages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the commonest type of cataract surgery today?

Phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation.

Which uveitis is associated with HLA-B27?

Acute anterior uveitis, often with ankylosing spondylitis.