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SURGERY
Ophthalmology
Medical and surgical care of eye disease, including cataract, retina, glaucoma and paediatric eye care.
| Training length | 7 years (ST1–ST7) |
|---|---|
| How you enter | Run-through from ST1; highly competitive |
| College | Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) ↗ |
Exams you will sit
- FRCOphth Part 1
- Refraction Certificate
- FRCOphth Part 2 (written and clinical)
Sub-specialising and fellowships
- Medical retina
- Vitreoretinal surgery
- Cornea and external disease
- Glaucoma
- Oculoplastics and paediatric ophthalmology