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Valuable resources for FRCOphth Part 1 exam preparation

24 November 2021 | Yifan Chen | Ophthalmology

The FRCOphth Part 1 exam is a difficult exam with an average pass rate of 46% in the last year. It is a requirement before entry into the third year of ophthalmology specialty training (OST). Passing this exam during foundation...

How I overcame the hurdle that is the FRCOphth Part 1

1 December 2017 | Hari Kaneshayogan | Cataract and Refractive, Cornea / External Eye Disease, Genetics, Glaucoma, Imaging, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Pathology and Oncology, Oculoplastics, Ophthalmology, Orbit, Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous, AMD, Emergency Ophthalmology

The FRCOphth Part 1 is one of the most difficult exams in ophthalmology training, with an exam pass rate of 39.6% over the last 12 months (compared to 60.8% for FRCOphth Part 2 oral [60.8%] and written [68.7%]). Stack the...

How to pass the FRCOphth part 2 oral exam

1 June 2022 | Hari Kaneshayogan | Ophthalmology

If you have got this far in terms of your exams, relax. In terms of pass rate, the hardest FRCOphth membership exams are already behind you. The pass mark for the part 2 oral exam is around 75%, and about...

How to pass the FRCOphth part 2 written

1 February 2022 | Hari Kaneshayogan | Ophthalmology

The part 2 written exam comprises of 180 multiple choice questions – spread over two 120-minute sessions. According to the most recent college exam reports, the pass rate ranged from 45 to 70% in 2019/2020. Most trainees seem to sit...

Tips for the Online Proctored FRCOphth - Part 1

4 February 2021 | Anna Song | Ophthalmology

The FRCOphth Part 1 examination is a difficult exam in itself, testing candidates on a wide range of theoretical and biomedical ophthalmology. This used to be a two-part pencil-on-paper written examination, which was then digitalised for October 2019 and January...

How to pass the FRCOphth Part 1 as a foundation trainee: some practical tips

7 February 2022 | Vanessa Yeo | Ophthalmology

Attempting the FRCOphth Part 1 examination as a foundation trainee requires significant time and financial commitment. Unlike the MRCP and MRCS examinations, the curriculum of this exam does not overlap with the undergraduate syllabus. As such, it is a steep...

Glasgow FRCOphth Prep Course 2022

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5 Signs You Might Need Cataract Surgery

22 December 2020 | Company Profiles

In the UK, almost half a million laser cataract surgery & treatments are carried out every year. Cataracts tend to affect the older population, especially those in the over 65 age bracket.