Although the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London has abolished the 
essay section in the Final MRCOphth, the past essay questions will still be 
valuable for viva as they cover the areas that the examiners consider important. 
 
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Revision techniques

How to answer an essay paper

Past essay questions according to topics

Eyelid and lacrimal system

External diseases 

Conjunctiva
Cornea
Lens and cataract

Intraocular inflammation

Vitreous and retina 
Vitreous
Macula
Retinal vascular disorders
Retinal detachment and degeneration
Other retinal questions

 

Tumours

Strabismus

Paediatric ophthalmology

Neuro-ophthalmology 
Optic neuropathy
Pupils
Visual field abnormalities
Ocular motility
Cerebral tumours
Others

Orbit

Glaucoma

Medical ophthalmology 
Cardiovascular system
Multisystem disorders
Infections
Endocrinology
Headache and facial pain
Nutrition
Medications and the eye
Others

Ophthalmic surgery

Trauma

Others

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