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Everything you need to start preparing for FRCOphth, ICO/FICO, FAICO, DNB or NEET-SS — study plans, checklists, mnemonics, image-based practice and the most complete free ophthalmology glossary online.
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Your ophthalmology study guides — in one place
Six core resources cover the journey from first MCQ to exam day. Bookmark this page.
200 Free MCQs
Practice instantly — no signup. Covers every subspecialty with full explanations and instant scoring.
316-term Ophthalmology Glossary
The most complete free glossary online for ophthalmology PG students. Search anatomy, pathology, drugs and syndromes.
Handwritten Exam Notes
Topic-wise handwritten notes for FRCOphth, ICO/FICO, FAICO, DNB and NEET-SS distilled from Kanski, Ryan and BCSC.
Exam Guides
Dedicated guides for FRCOphth, ICO/FICO, FAICO, PD-CET, DNB, NEET-SS and OKAPs with syllabi, formats and pass marks.
Topic Library
Browse every ophthalmology subspecialty from anatomy and optics to surgical retina and neuro-ophthalmology.
Exam Strategy Blog
Written guides on study planning, paper analysis, OSCE prep, mnemonics and time management for ophthalmology PG exams.
Free downloadable resource library
Practical PDFs, checklists and analyses — built by ophthalmologists, free for residents.
FRCOphth Part 1 Study Plan PDF
A six-month, week-by-week schedule covering basic sciences and optics with topic weightage drawn from past papers.
DownloadICO Syllabus Checklist
Tick-by-tick coverage of ICO Basic Sciences, Visual Sciences and Clinical papers — use it as a revision tracker.
Get ChecklistTop 100 Ophthalmology Mnemonics
Memory aids for syndromes, drugs, anatomy and grading systems. Hand-drawn and printable.
Get MnemonicsOptics Formula Sheet
Vergence, lens power, prismatic effects, IOL calculation and refraction formulae on a single laminate-friendly page.
Download Sheet50 Image-Based MCQs
Fundus photos, OCT, slit-lamp and FFA images with stepwise reasoning — a free preview of our image library.
Practice NowDNB 5-Year Topic Frequency Analysis
Which DNB Ophthalmology topics repeat most often across the last five exam cycles. Plan revision accordingly.
Get AnalysisQuick-start study plans for FRCOphth, ICO, DNB and FAICO
Pick the plan that fits how long you have left. Each plan slots into our handwritten notes and MCQ library.
Last-Lap Revision Sprint
Designed for residents who have already covered the syllabus once and need a focused final pass.
- Week 1: Anatomy + Optics rapid revision
- Week 2: Cornea, Lens, Glaucoma high-yield
- Week 3: Retina, Uveitis, Neuro
- Week 4: Past papers + 1,000 MCQs
Standard Exam Build
A two-month plan combining one-pass reading from our notes with daily MCQ practice.
- Weeks 1–2: Basic sciences (anatomy, optics, pathology)
- Weeks 3–4: Anterior segment block
- Weeks 5–6: Posterior segment + neuro-ophthalmology
- Weeks 7–8: Past papers + image-based MCQs + mock
Comfortable First-Attempt Plan
Recommended for FRCOphth Part 1 and DNB final-year candidates with steady weekday clinic load.
- Weeks 1–3: Basic sciences from scratch
- Weeks 4–6: Anterior segment subspecialties
- Weeks 7–9: Posterior segment + paeds + plastics
- Weeks 10–12: Mocks, past papers, weak-area drills
External references & recommended reading list
We strongly recommend keeping a current edition of at least one major reference textbook. Here is what we keep on our own desks.
Kanski Clinical Ophthalmology
Reference textbookThe single most widely used clinical reference for ophthalmology trainees worldwide. Use it for first-pass learning of any topic before condensing with our handwritten notes.
AAO BCSC Series
13-volume seriesThe American Academy of Ophthalmology Basic and Clinical Science Course — 13 volumes that form the backbone of OKAPs and a strong supplement for FRCOphth Part 2.
Ryan's Retina
Subspecialty referenceThe definitive retina reference. Required reading if you are sitting NEET-SS Retina or aiming at a FAICO Retina fellowship.
Elkington & Frank's Clinical Optics
Optics referenceThe cleanest treatment of clinical optics available. Pair it with our Optics & Refraction notes for FRCOphth Part 1.
Khurana Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Indian PG referenceThe most widely used Indian undergraduate and early-PG textbook. Useful for first-pass coverage before moving to Kanski.
AAO Preferred Practice Patterns
Free — AAO websiteFree clinical practice guidelines from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Excellent source for management algorithm questions.
EyeWiki
Free — eyewiki.aao.orgOpen peer-reviewed ophthalmology encyclopaedia maintained by the AAO. Great for quick same-page lookups when a Kanski chapter feels too long.
Bowling — Kanski's Clinical Examination
OSCE referenceCompanion to Kanski. Use it for OSCE and viva preparation, especially the FRCOphth Part 2 and DNB practical.
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