One winning entry will be picked during our time at Congress and the winner will receive a copy of Sohaib Rufai’s essential textbook, MCQs for FRCOphth Part 1 (2022), which features 450 MCQs spread evenly across five sections, with detailed solutions and explanations, helpful figures, as well as three mock exams, and further reading to aid self-assessment. Keep an eye on our social media coverage for updates and get your cameras ready!
How do you enter the competition?
Anyone can enter, you just need to make a social post that sums up what you aspire to do, be or achieve in ophthalmology. You can post a picture of yourself, of someone who inspires you, or just paint a picture with words. Make sure you follow Eye News, tag us in your posts and use the hashtag #AspireOphth so we can check your submission, and you’ll have a chance to win!
Deadline
Our deadline for #AspireOphth is 17:00 on Tuesday 19 May, and our winner will be announced and presented with their prize during the 13:00 lunch break on Wednesday 20 May (location information to follow). The book will be signed by Sohaib and the winner will be awarded a certificate signed by Eye News co-editors, David Lockington and Peter Cackett.
Remember to follow Eye News on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and Facebook and use the hashtag #AspireOphth in your captions.
We were delighted with last year's entries and it was a tough call, which is why we brought two copies of MCQs for FRCOphth Part 1 with us. A huge congratulations went to Owais Tahhan and Hajur Tukur for their submissions, we can be seen below.
Owais Tahhan
Standing at the edge of my ophthalmology journey, I find myself looking back to where it all began — deep in the heart of Yemen, watching a team of international ophthalmologists restore sight with just the bare essentials. No electricity, no phaco machine — just skill, purpose, and a 10-minute procedure that changed lives.
It was there that I saw the true impact of ophthalmology — not just as a surgical specialty, but as a force for dignity, independence and hope. Years later, learning that same technique (Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery) during my elective at Stanford in Byers Eye Institute felt like a full circle moment.
Now, I aspire to build a career where I can refine those skills, help restore vision, and give back in whatever way I can — whether that be through clinical care, education, or global outreach.
I may not change the whole world, but I hope to change someone’s world.
'Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.' – Desmond Tutu
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Hajar Tukur
Check out this beauty: a 1930s–1950s ophthalmoscope. I can't help but think that if I were around in Dr Palmer's time, I might never have been allowed to train...let alone own a tool like this.
Now I get to own this vintage ophthalmoscope. As both a reminder and a promise.
A reminder of those who were shut out, and a quiet promise to those of us who are coming next: that we belong in every theatre, clinic, and classroom.
I aspire to make ophthalmology more inclusive, equitable, and representative: one patient, one paper, one moment at a time.
Black, Eyes. is just the start.
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