Multiple choice

In most of the people, the pupil of the eye is black in colour. But sometimes it is seen white in colour in photographs. Which of the following may be the reason for the white reflex or white pupil in a photo of a person without having any eye defect?

  1. A tumour develops on the retina at the back of the eye.

  2. Small amounts of blood leak into jelly in the eye.

  3. Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous

  4. Cataract

  5. Light shining off the optic nerve
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the most common cause of a white reflex or white pupil in a photo. Light entering the eye at a certain angle may be reflected from the optic nerve. It becomes magnified, and the white eye effect may be seen.

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