Practise 200 ophthalmology MCQs with answers and concise explanations. Choose an exam-wise or mixed quiz, get instant feedback, and start without creating an account.
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Use an exam-specific set when your paper is fixed. Choose High Yield or General Ophthalmology for mixed-topic revision across the syllabus.
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Start Free QuizHigh-yield MCQ bank across all ophthalmology subspecialties for rapid revision.
Start Free QuizA mixed sampler across all ophthalmology subspecialties to test your overall readiness.
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An ophthalmology MCQ is useful only when the review changes what you do on the next question. Each free OphthaMCQ sample therefore gives you the answer and a concise explanation immediately after your choice. You can practise without a signup wall, then review the complete set when the logic is still fresh.
Use PD-CET, FAICO, ICO / FICO or FRCOphth for paper-specific practice. Use a mixed set to expose weak topics.
Answer closed-book. If you are unsure, identify the two most plausible options and state why one is better before selecting it.
Label a miss as a knowledge gap, a recall failure or a stem-reading error. Revisit that concept before another mixed quiz.
Use exam-wise practice to learn a paper’s mix and topic-wise practice to repair a specific gap. Most PG residents need both, but not in equal proportions every day.
| Practice mode | Use it when | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Exam-wise MCQs | You have chosen PD-CET, FAICO, ICO / FICO or FRCOphth and need paper-relevant practice. | Check the matching exam guide before planning the week. |
| Topic-wise MCQs | Your error log repeatedly points to one subspecialty such as glaucoma, retina or cornea. | Review the matching topic guide, then reattempt a mixed set. |
| Mixed ophthalmology quiz | You want a baseline, a weekly check or rapid revision across subspecialties. | Start the General Ophthalmology quiz and sort every miss by topic. |
Five-question check
Answer each question before opening the explanation. These five questions sample anatomy, optics, cornea, glaucoma and retina from the free bank.
Answer: B. Superior oblique
The trochlear nerve solely innervates the superior oblique muscle. CN VI supplies lateral rectus; CN III supplies the rest.
Answer: C. +60 D
The total power of the schematic eye is ~+60 D, with the cornea contributing ~+43 D and the lens ~+17–20 D.
Answer: B. Giant papillae on upper tarsus + Horner-Trantas dots
VKC presents in young atopic patients with cobblestone papillae on the upper tarsus and limbal Horner-Trantas dots.
Answer: B. Young myopic males
PDS classically occurs in young (20-40 y) myopic males with Krukenberg spindle, mid-peripheral iris transillumination and pigment in the trabecular meshwork.
Answer: B. Microaneurysms
Microaneurysms (small saccular outpouchings of capillaries) are the earliest visible sign of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
The free MCQ bank is browser-based because it can score your answer and reveal the explanation immediately. There is no downloadable general MCQ PDF on this page. If you need compact reading material between question sessions, preview the Handwritten Exam Ready Notes. For a larger mixed question set, review the High Yield MCQs product page before going to the store.
What the free bank includes and how to use it for PG revision.
Yes. OphthaMCQ provides 200 free ophthalmology MCQs with answers and explanations. You can start a sample quiz without creating an account.
The exam-wise quizzes cover PD-CET, FAICO, ICO / FICO and FRCOphth. The high-yield and general ophthalmology sets are useful for mixed revision across major subspecialties.
Yes. After you choose an option, the quiz identifies the correct answer and shows a concise explanation before you move to the next question.
This free bank is designed for browser-based practice with instant scoring, so a downloadable MCQ PDF is not currently offered on this page. OphthaMCQ does provide separate handwritten Exam Ready Notes PDFs with sample pages.
Use exam-wise MCQs when you are preparing for a defined paper and topic-wise questions when you need to find or repair a weak area. A practical revision week can include both: focused topic practice on most days and one mixed set at the end of the week.
Editorial note: This page is for postgraduate ophthalmology exam education, not patient guidance or a substitute for clinical judgement. Questions draw on standard ophthalmology references and are written by the Dr. OphthaMCQ Editorial Team.
