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🔬 Herpetic Eye Disease Study (HEDS): Landmark Trials in HSV Keratitis Management

When it comes to herpes simplex virus (HSV) affecting the eye, management can be as complex as the virus itself. To bring clarity and standardization to treatment, a series of pivotal multicenter randomized controlled trials—the Herpetic Eye Disease Study (HEDS)—were conducted across the 1990s and early 2000s. The HEDS trials addressed six critical clinical questions regarding HSV […]

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🔵 Salzmann Nodular Degeneration: A Quiet Culprit in Ocular Surface Disease

Anterior Segment / Hemali Kanabar

Salzmann Nodular Degeneration (SND) might not be the most common topic in daily ophthalmic practice, but for the seasoned clinician or FRCOphth candidate, it’s an essential entity to recognize. Subtle in appearance yet significant in impact, SND is a classic example of how chronic ocular surface stress can manifest in the corneal stroma. Let’s unpack

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Duty of Candour

Guidelines / Hemali Kanabar

Start│▼Screening/Clinical Incident Occurs│▼Has moderate/severe harm or death occurred?│├── No → Duty of Candour does not apply.│ Offer audit if patient requests.│└── Yes▼Conduct Internal Review (Audit)│▼Has a process failure or error below standard occurred?│├── No → Harm due to known limitations of screening.│ Duty of Candour does not apply.│ Share audit findings if patient requests.│└── Yes

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📊 FRCOphth Part 2 Written Exam: Topic-Wise Weightage You Must Know Before You Start Studying

2 Comments / Resources / Hemali Kanabar

📌 Why You Should Care About Topic Weightage In an exam as vast and challenging as FRCOphth Part 2 Written, knowing which topics carry the most marks can help you: Here’s a clear, updated breakdown of how questions are typically distributed across topics: 🌟 High-Priority (Most Weight in Exam) Topics Questions % of Paper Retina

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Mastering the Park’s 3-Step Test: A Simple Approach to Diagnosing Vertical Strabismus

Neuro-Ophthalmology / Hemali Kanabar

Introduction As ophthalmologists, we often encounter patients with diplopia, especially vertical diplopia. Among the most valuable clinical tools to localize the paretic muscle in a vertical strabismus is Park’s 3-Step Test. This time-tested method simplifies the diagnostic process and provides a structured approach that is essential for exams like FRCOphth OSCEs and clinical practice alike. Let’s

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🔍 How to Use OphthoQ, OphthoBank & Eye Academy Effectively for the FRCOphth Part 2 Written Exam

Resources / Hemali Kanabar

Preparing for the FRCOphth Part 2 Written exam is a challenging journey – and with so many question banks out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But if you use the right tools in the right way, you can turn your preparation from chaotic to strategic. In this post, I’ll share: 📚 Breakdown of the 3 Key

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Why You Should Start a Study Group (Even if It’s Just 2 People)

Blog / Hemali Kanabar

Studying for competitive exams like the FRCOphth Part 2 Written or Oral can feel overwhelming. The syllabus is vast, the stakes are high, and the pressure can get intense. While self-study is essential, preparing in isolation can sometimes become a lonely and ineffective journey. That’s why I believe starting a study group—yes, even if it’s just with one

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🌿 Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) – Summary Notes

Anterior Segment / Hemali Kanabar

Overview & Epidemiology 👁️ Clinical Features 🧬 Overview & Epidemiology 👁️ Clinical Features 💊 Treatment 🔸 Topical Treatment Agent:Triamcinolone acetonide 40 mg/mLDose: 0.5–1 mL via posterior sub-Tenon’s injection 🔸 Systemic Treatment 🔸 Surgical Management Also refer, https://eyewiki.org/Vernal_Keratoconjunctivitis

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🔬 Mastering Biometry for Cataract Surgery: Principles, Pitfalls & a Practice Case

Investigations / Hemali Kanabar

Biometry is a foundational investigation in cataract surgery planning. A small error here can lead to significant postoperative refractive surprises—frustrating both for the surgeon and the patient. This post simplifies biometry for ophthalmology trainees and FRCOphth aspirants by first explaining the principles, then working through a real-world scenario of a -5.00 D myope, and ending with practical questions

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FRCOphth Application for IMGs: Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Applicants

Blog / Hemali Kanabar

If you’re an International Medical Graduate (IMG) and haven’t applied or sat the FRCOphth exam before, there’s a separate application process you must follow before you can book your exam online. 🔹 Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time IMGs: ✅ Step 1: Complete the Online Application FormGo to the RCOphth website → iHub portalSelect: “first-time IMGs applying for FRCOphth (non-UK qualification)”⚠️ Only for first-time IMGs applying for FRCOphth.

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