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How to pass the FRCOphth part 2 written

1 February 2022 | | 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...

How to pass the FRCOphth part 2 oral exam

1 June 2022 | | 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...
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MCQs for FRCOphth Part 1

3 April 2023 | | Ophthalmology
The FRCOphth Part 1 is the first of the fellowship examinations set by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. It is considered one of the hardest and challenging examinations focusing on the theoretical knowledge of the learning outcomes set in the...

Tips for the Online Proctored FRCOphth - Part 1

4 February 2021 | | 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...

EKF Quo-Test® supports improved medical management of diabetic retinopathy patients

26 July 2019 | Awards, Conferences & Anniversaries, Research & Development
EKF Diagnostics’ Quo-Test® HbA1c analyser is successfully supporting improved medical management of patients with sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (STDR). The effectiveness of...

In conversation with Professor Harminder Dua

25 May 2022 |
We spoke to Professor Harminder Dua about his highlights from the first day of the RCOphth Annual Congress 2022, and he discussed his excitement for the Oxford Ophthalmological Congress taking place 4-6 July.

In conversation with The Ophthalmological Society of Malawi

25 May 2022
Eye News spoke to the Ophthalmological Society of Malawi about their plans for their Congress in September, what they have learned at the RCOphth, and the impact of the Vision2020 LINKS programme.

In conversation with Andrena McElvanney

23 May 2022
Eye News speak to Andrena McElvanney about her symposium at the RCOphth Congress, and her work with MCLOSA.

The International Council of Ophthalmology: what is it and is it useful for UK ophthalmologists?

1 April 2018 | | AMD, Cataract and Refractive, Cornea / External Eye Disease, Emergency Ophthalmology, Genetics, Glaucoma, Imaging, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orbit, Ocular Pathology and Oncology, Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous
ICO Director for Examinations and Assessments, Simon Keightley, explains the history and role of the organisation today, as well as outlining recent changes to the ICO examinations. The International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) is the only international medical specialty organisation...