Live CourseAdvanced Team Communication Skills Course for Doctors
Oxford Medical
Wed 11 NovVirtual
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Ophthalmology Courses & Articles for UK Doctors
Find courses and resources for ophthalmologists and ophthalmic trainees. From FRCOphth exam prep to microsurgery skills training.
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View all ophthalmology courses →Upcoming Live Events for Ophthalmologists
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Live CourseImmediate Life Support (ILS) Course
UKPASS ACADEMY
Sat 14 NovManchester
£185.00
Live CourseST & CT Medical Interview Course
Oxford Medical
Sat 14 NovVirtual
+3 more dates
£299.99
Live CourseFUSIC – Heart, Lung, Abdomen, Vascular and DVT Course|
Manchester Medical Academy
Mon 7 Dec (2 days)Manchester
£500
Online Courses for Ophthalmologists
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Question Banks for Ophthalmologists
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Negotiation Skills Course
ISC Medical
£55
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IMG Masterclass
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Teach the Dr Teacher
£145
Advancing Patient Communication Skills Online Course
Oxford Medical
£75.00
Verified ProviderGuides & Resources for Ophthalmologists
Career tips, training guides, and exam preparation for ophthalmology
Exam GuideThe MSRA Exam Explained (2027)
What the MSRA is, the January 2027 dates, what is in both papers and how it is scored. How much it counts for GP, psychiatry, surgery, anaesthetics, radiology and more.
ExperiencesMy Ophthalmology Journey: From Femur to Phaco, IVC to Iris, Spine to Sclera
A surgical trainee's honest account of moving from major abdominal, trauma and spinal surgery towards ophthalmic microsurgery — and why smaller anatomy proved the bigger challenge.
Mr Vignesh Lakshmanan
How to Get IntoHow to Get Into: Medical Ophthalmology ST3
Dr Alison Balcombe
How to Get IntoHow to Get into: Ophthalmology ST1
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ophthalmology
What is the ophthalmology training pathway in the UK?
Ophthalmology Specialty Training (OST) runs from ST1–ST7. Entry is at ST1, directly after Foundation training. Trainees progress through general ophthalmology before subspecialising in areas like medical retina, glaucoma, paediatric ophthalmology, or oculoplastics.
What exams do ophthalmology trainees need to pass?
The FRCOphth (Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists) has multiple parts: Part 1 (MCQ covering optics, anatomy, and basic sciences), Part 2 Written, the Refraction Certificate, and the Part 2 Oral. These are taken at different stages through training.
How competitive is ophthalmology training?
Ophthalmology is one of the most competitive specialties in the UK. The 2025 ST1 competition ratio was 21.54:1. A strong portfolio including ophthalmic research, audit, publications, and relevant taster experience is essential.
What courses are useful for ophthalmology trainees?
Key courses include FRCOphth revision courses, microsurgery skills courses, phacoemulsification wet lab training, ophthalmic imaging interpretation courses, and subspecialty update courses. Duke-Elder exam revision resources are also valuable for early-stage trainees.
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