Arab Board Ophthalmology Clinical & Oral study plan

Diagram the retinal layers and list which layers are disrupted in each of the following: macular hole, rhegmatogenous detachment, exudative detachment

Compare and contrast the management pathways for CRVO vs BRVO, including when to inject, when to observe, and when to refer for surgery

Explain the interpretation of OCT macular findings for the five most common pathologies (ERM, macular edema, CNV, macular hole, drusen) without notes

Outline the surgical steps and complication profile of pars plana vitrectomy for retinal detachment, including tamponade choices

Describe the clinical and imaging features that distinguish benign from malignant choroidal lesions (nevus vs melanoma vs hemangioma vs metastasis)

List the histopathological features of retinoblastoma and the implications for staging and genetic counseling

Explain the indications, technique, and complications of intravitreal anti-VEGF and steroid injections

Interpret fluorescein angiography patterns for the major retinal vascular diseases

Classify corneal ulcers by organism and match each to its clinical signs, stain, and first-line treatment

Describe the stepwise management of chemical ocular injury including irrigation volumes, timing, and when to use ascorbate or citrate

Explain the approach to a patient with a corneal perforation including tissue adhesive, bandage contact lens, and surgical options

Outline the initial assessment and referral decisions for open globe injury and intraocular foreign body

Explain the interpretation of visual field testing in glaucoma including reliability indices and progression analysis

Compare the mechanisms, presentation, and management of primary open-angle vs primary angle-closure glaucoma

Describe the surgical options for glaucoma (trabeculectomy, tube shunt, MIGS) with indications and complications

Explain the approach to congenital and developmental glaucoma including when surgery is urgent

Differentiate the types of strabismus by onset, comitance, and associated findings, and match each to a management plan

Explain the assessment of amblyopia including when to patch, when to use atropine, and when to refer for surgery

Describe the evaluation of a child with leukocoria with a prioritized differential and workup

Interpret the optic disc findings of papilledema, optic neuritis, AION, and optic atrophy and explain the corresponding workup

Explain the approach to diplopia including the localization of cranial nerve palsies and when urgent imaging is required

Describe the pupil abnormalities (Horner, Adie, Argyll Robertson, relative afferent pupillary defect) and the pathway responsible for each

Outline the preoperative assessment and biometry interpretation for cataract surgery including IOL power selection in special cases

Explain the management of cataract surgery complications including posterior capsule rupture, dropped nucleus, and endophthalmitis

Classify uveitis by anatomic location and match each category to the most likely systemic associations and workup

Explain the management of acute anterior uveitis including when to use topical steroids, cycloplegics, and systemic therapy

Describe the evaluation of proptosis including when imaging is urgent and when biopsy is indicated

Outline the approach to eyelid lesions and the indications for excision vs observation

Explain the management of orbital cellulitis including when to admit and when to operate

Complete a full-length timed mock oral examination covering all domains and record all weak areas

Rehearse structured oral answers for the 20 highest-yield emergency and referral scenarios across all domains

Review and correct all previously missed items from weeks 1-7

Build a final one-page summary sheet of time-critical actions and referral thresholds across all domains