Table Of ContentMCQs for FRCOphth Part 2
MCQs for FRCOphth Part 2
Edited by
Darren S. J. Ting, MBChB, PgCertHPE, DRCOphth, FRCOphth
(Recipient of FRCOphth Crombie Medal and DRCOphth Cornwall Prize)
Fight for Sight/ John Lee, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth)
Primer Fellow
Academic Ophthalmology
University of Nottingham
Nottingham, UK
David H. W. Steel, MBBS, MD, FRCOphth
Consultant Ophthalmologist,
Sunderland Eye Infirmary
Sunderland, UK; and
Honorary Professor of Retinal Surgery,
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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DEDICATION
‘To my wife, Jiani, and my family for their unconditional support and love;
and to my trainers, colleagues, and friends in the North East Deanery for the amazing time
and memories during my ophthalmology training.’
Darren S. J. Ting
‘To the many ophthalmic trainees at Sunderland Eye Infirmary and the North East Deanery
that I have had the pleasure of working with.’
David H. W. Steel
FOREWORD
Test yourself and teach yourself. To do both at the same time: read this book, study it, and learn
from it. The format and content are unique compared to other MCQ books that I read in my long
gone days as a trainee, or have seen in recent times. The questions are standard, testing factual
knowledge and the application of knowledge in clinical settings. The big selling point of this book
is in the answer section. The authors have provided elaborate explanations for the answers, which
enhance the learning experience and the retention of knowledge. At times, getting an answer
correct can still leave a gap in one’s knowledge as MCQs do not test the depth of understanding an
individual may or may not have of the subject. But for this book, the answers and the explanations
go that extra step to fill any gaps that might have existed. It actually makes the test an enjoyable
experience and by the time the fun is over, you will be well prepared for the actual examination,
which hopefully will no longer be a daunting experience.
Reading this book is also a great way for those who have passed all their examinations to refresh
their knowledge.
Harminder S Dua, CBE
MBBS, DO, DO (London), MS, MNAMS, FRCS (Edinburgh), FEBO (EU), FRCOphth,
FRCP (Edinburgh, Honorary), FCOptom. (UK, Honorary), FRCOphth (UK, Honorary), MD, PhD
(Former President of Royal College of Ophthalmologists 20–204)
Chair and Professor of Ophthalmology
University of Nottingham
Queen’s Medical Centre
Nottingham
United Kingdom
PREFACE
‘Too much to do, too little time’— a common notion that probably describes the life of most
trainees, including me.
As a clinical and research fellow who had just recently passed the Fellowship of the Royal College
of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) final exam, I realize that we, as trainees, often have limited
time to prepare and revise for the ‘test’ while trying to juggle so many things in our work and
home lives simultaneously. For the preparation of my FRCOphth written exam (see Table P.),
I relied on several different revision materials and question banks; however, many of these were
either outdated, associated with expensive subscription fees, or orientated to US practice, which
often differs from that in the UK. In addition, few questions covered recent landmark studies and
the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) curriculum, including relevant GMC/N ICE/
RCOphth/ Good Medical Practice guidelines, all of which are frequently tested in both the written
and oral parts of the exam.
This book aims to provide up- to- date revision material specifically targeting the FRCOphth
Part 2 multiple choice questions (MCQs) exam. It places more emphasis on areas that are not
well covered in other revision materials, including the GMC/ RCOphth guidelines, professional
guidance, and the choice and rationale for clinical investigations and management. The questions
are organised into five sections reflecting the subdivisions of the MCQ exam, and one mock exam
containing an additional 90 questions. All 360 MCQs are provided with a detailed explanation
and referenced. The questions are accurately mapped against the RCOphth curriculum and we
therefore hope it will help not only in the MCQs, but also in the other parts of the exam.
We are extremely grateful to the expert clinicians who have contributed questions from their own
subspecialist areas. The book could not have been completed without their expertise and help. As
editors we have tried to ensure a consistent style and approach throughout the book to ease the
learning process. We hope that this book will help you on your path to success in the FRCOphth
Part 2 exam.
Good luck!
Darren S. J. Ting and David H. W. Steel
