ABO Ophthalmology study plan

Map the retinal layers and vascular anatomy from memory, then label a blank diagram to verify recall

Compare the clinical presentations of the major corneal dystrophies and list the distinguishing slit-lamp findings for each

List the top differential diagnoses for a red eye with decreased vision and rank them by urgency

Explain the mechanism and management of retinal detachment subtypes in writing

Build a spaced-repetition deck of 60 high-yield retina and cornea facts

Diagram the aqueous outflow pathway and identify the site of resistance for open-angle versus closed-angle glaucoma

Interpret optic nerve head findings (cupping, rim, disc hemorrhages) and classify them by likelihood of glaucomatous damage

Summarize the landmark trials that shape first-line glaucoma therapy in your own words

Outline the workup and management sequence for a patient presenting with acute angle closure

Solve 25 retina and glaucoma vignettes and log every missed concept

Differentiate comitant from incomitant strabismus and select the appropriate test for each

Describe the visual development timeline and the critical periods for amblyopia treatment

Localize lesions along the visual pathway using field defects and pupillary findings

Explain the approach to a patient with acute diplopia, including when to image urgently

Practice interpreting 15 visual field printouts and state the likely lesion for each

Outline the anatomic danger zones of the orbit and the clinical signs of each compartment syndrome

Compare the features of preseptal cellulitis, orbital cellulitis, and orbital inflammatory disease

Classify uveitis by anatomic location, onset, and laterality, then match each pattern to its common associations

Describe the stepwise workup of a first episode of anterior uveitis, including when systemic testing is indicated

Explain the mechanisms and monitoring for the major immunomodulatory therapies used in uveitis

Compare cataract surgery techniques and list the indications for each

Describe the calculation and selection of intraocular lens power, including the sources of postoperative refractive surprise

Explain the optical principles underlying refractive surgery and the patient factors that determine candidacy

Summarize the management of common post-cataract and post-refractive complications

Complete 20 cataract and refractive vignettes and identify recurring error patterns

Classify the major intraocular tumors by age group, location, and malignant potential

Correlate histopathologic findings with clinical appearance for the most common ocular tumors

Build a drug table covering mechanism, dosing, adverse effects, and contraindications for the core ophthalmic medications

Explain the pharmacology of glaucoma medications and the rationale for combination therapy

Describe the perioperative and systemic considerations for common ophthalmic drugs

Outline the perioperative management of patients on anticoagulants and those with diabetes or cardiac disease

List the systemic conditions with sight-threatening ocular manifestations and the recommended screening intervals

Revisit the weakest cornea and glaucoma concepts from weeks 1-2 and close the gaps

Practice integrated vignettes that combine systemic disease with ophthalmic findings

Refine exam-day timing strategy based on practice performance

Complete two full-length timed practice exams under test-day conditions

Review every missed question and write a one-line correction for each

Re-quiz the highest-yield facts from all domains using spaced repetition

Finalize a one-page rapid-review sheet for test day