• Primary Medical Qualification Certificate
• No required ophthalmology experience

Currently, The application is made online through the official website from here

Part A : 460 Swiss Franc

Part B : 380 Swiss Franc

Part A and B : 610 Swiss Frank

Please note that fees are variable from a country to country. Lower fees are offered to countries with ophthalmology societies collaborating with ICO. Please refer to your local coordinator for fees in your country or contact the ICO directly from here

Part A Subjects

• Anatomy of the Eye, the Orbit and related structures
• Embryology
• Neuro Anatomy
• Vision
• Ocular Physiology
• Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• Pharmacology
• Epidemiology and Statistics
• Genetics
• Pathology
• Microbiology

Part B Subjects

• Optics
• Refraction
• Instruments

Part A Format

• The Examination is presented in a booklet and consists of 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
• Each question consists of four options, single best answer.
• The complete Examination takes three hours. 

Part B Format

• The Examination is presented in a booklet and consists of 60 Single Best Answer questions.
• Each question consists of four Single Best Answer options, with one correct answer.
• The complete Examination takes one-and-a-half hours. 

23 March 2022

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• Easiest among all UK Ophthalmology fellowship exams
• Don't require any years of experience
• Availability of question banks with lots of repetition
• Part A and B and C exempts from Part A and B of FRCS Glasgow 
• Successful candidates receive special consideration when applying for ICO fellowships (short and long term training for ophthalmologists from developing countries)

Yes, However, success in the three exams is mandatory to issue the certificates