OMSB Ophthalmology (OEOPTH) study plan

Build a one-page blueprint of the OMSB Ophthalmology curriculum domains and map each to a high-yield topic list you will cover over 8 weeks

Review optics and refraction fundamentals: vergence, thin-lens and thick-lens formulas, Snell's law, and spectacle versus contact lens correction

Work through at least 40 calculation problems on refractive error, vertex distance, and intraocular lens power estimation, recording every error in an error log

Draft a spaced-repetition deck covering basic optics terminology and units

Explain corneal anatomy layer by layer and correlate each layer with its clinical failure mode (for example recurrent erosion, hydrops, and endothelial decompensation)

Differentiate bacterial, fungal, viral, and acanthamoeba keratitis by risk factors, slit-lamp findings, and first-line management

Interpret corneal topography and pachymetry patterns for keratoconus staging and post-refractive ectasia risk

Compare penetrating keratoplasty, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, and endothelial keratoplasty by indication and rejection profile

Trace the full aqueous pathway from ciliary epithelium to trabecular meshwork and Schlemm canal, and predict where each glaucoma drug class acts

Classify open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma by mechanism and match each to the correct laser or surgical option

Interpret Humphrey visual field indices and identify glaucomatous progression patterns versus artifact

Construct a monitoring plan for a patient with ocular hypertension, including risk calculators and follow-up intervals

Review retinal vascular anatomy and correlate each occlusion site with its expected visual field defect and fundus appearance

Differentiate diabetic retinopathy staging and indicate when anti-VEGF, laser, or vitrectomy is appropriate

Distinguish the common macular dystrophies and degenerations by onset age, inheritance, and optical coherence tomography findings

Rehearse retinal detachment repair logic: pneumatic retinopexy, scleral buckle, and vitrectomy selection criteria

Map the afferent and efferent visual pathways and localize lesions from field defects and pupil findings

Perform and interpret cover tests, ocular motility assessment, and forced duction testing in written case format

Differentiate comitant from incomitant strabismus and select appropriate surgical versus non-surgical management

Outline the workup of sudden painless vision loss and of transient monocular visual loss, including urgency triage

Classify uveitis by anatomic location and match each entity to its systemic associations and first-line therapy

Describe the diagnosis and emergency management of acute angle-closure, endophthalmitis, and orbital cellulitis

Review ocular surface disease, dry eye, and blepharitis management algorithms including meibomian gland therapy

Summarize the ophthalmic manifestations of diabetes, thyroid disease, sarcoidosis, and connective tissue disease

Review pediatric ophthalmology: amblyopia types and treatment, congenital cataract timing, retinopathy of prematurity screening, and leukocoria differential

Summarize oculoplastic and orbital topics: ptosis, entropion, ectropion, dacryocystorhinostomy indications, and orbital tumor approach

Consolidate ocular pharmacology: glaucoma drops, topical steroid potency, mydriatics, and adverse systemic effects

Complete a full-length timed mock examination under exam conditions and mark every uncertain item for review

Re-drill the 10 weakest topics from the mock exam using focused reading and 20 new questions per topic

Rehearse rapid recall of emergency protocols, drug dosing, and staging systems under timed conditions

Take a second timed mock exam and compare scores topic by topic against week 7

Compile a final one-page high-yield summary sheet for last-day review