This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Ophthalmology
Epidemic dropsy is characterised by all EXCEPT: 
Select and explain. 
A. Disc-edema, B. Hard-exudates, C. Peri-retinal haemorrhage, D. Touous-retinal vessels
B: Hard-exudates
Answer: B: Hard-exudates 
Explanation: B i.e. Hard exudates