Arab Board Ophthalmology Final Written study plan

Build a one-page differential framework for red eye, distinguishing infectious, immune, toxic and traumatic causes

List and justify first-line and escalation therapy for bacterial, fungal, acanthamoeba and viral keratitis

Diagram corneal layers and relate each dystrophy and degeneration to its affected layer

Explain indications, contraindications and complications of corneal transplantation techniques

Classify retinal vascular occlusions and describe acute and chronic management pathways

Compare findings and management of exudative versus non-exudative age-related macular degeneration

Outline indications and interpretation of fundus fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography

Describe staging, screening intervals and treatment of diabetic retinopathy

Construct a diagnostic algorithm for acute angle closure and justify immediate and definitive treatment

Compare medical, laser and surgical glaucoma options by mechanism and adverse effect profile

Interpret visual field patterns and optic disc findings to stage glaucomatous damage

Sequence the assessment and management of chemical, penetrating and blunt ocular trauma

State when to refer or operate in open globe injury and intraocular foreign body

Apply cover tests and refractive assessment to classify strabismus in children

Distinguish amblyopia types and select appropriate treatment and follow-up intervals

Explain retinopathy of prematurity screening criteria and treatment thresholds

Calculate spherical equivalent and transposition for spectacle prescriptions

Compare contact lens materials and identify contraindications to lens wear

Differentiate orbital inflammatory, infectious and neoplastic disease using clinical and imaging features

Outline evaluation and surgical approach to nasolacrimal duct obstruction and epiphora

Describe classification and management of common eyelid malpositions and tumors

Distinguish benign from malignant intraocular tumors and state biopsy and imaging indications

Summarize histopathological features of common ophthalmic tumors

Build a uveitis classification and workup plan based on anatomic location and systemic associations

Justify selection of topical, periocular and systemic immunosuppression in non-infectious uveitis

Localize lesions along the visual pathway using visual field and pupil findings

Differentiate optic neuropathies by onset, laterality and associated signs

Interpret pupil abnormalities and ocular motility disorders in neuro-ophthalmic disease

Compare cataract surgery techniques and select intraocular lens options by patient profile

Explain refractive surgery candidate selection and common contraindications

Summarize pharmacokinetics of key ophthalmic drug classes and mechanisms of resistance

Apply principles of study design, sensitivity, specificity and number needed to treat to ophthalmic literature

Identify common ocular pathogens and appropriate antimicrobial selection

Re-test weak areas identified in prior weeks using spaced recall

Complete timed mixed-domain practice under exam conditions

Reconcile every missed question to a specific learning gap and correct it

Consolidate a final one-page per-domain high-yield review sheet