Practical Examination DNB Ophthalmology
The following write-up contains some of the frequently asked topics during the DNB practical examinations. Do keep in mind that this is just a sample, the scope of Ophthalmology is vast and it’s the 3 years effort put in during the course of residency that makes you comfortable to face the examination. It is important to have a thorough knowledge of the frequently asked questions, rather than knowing rare, obscure facts. In the end, it’s all back to basics! Any examiner starts questioning with a basic level of questions that he deems are essential knowledge for the candidate to pass or be qualified as an ophthalmologist, once the candidate clears that level only then does the examiner pose level 2 or level 3, the relatively tough/ rare/ newer questions. This should make clear that in order to clear the examination, level 1 questions MUST and should be answered! And that is what the following literature will focus on mostly. Exam Pattern: Most centers usually have: 2 Anterior Segment ca

