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Specialist Ophthalmology Prometric Exam

Anterior and posterior segment, glaucoma, paediatric ophthalmology and surgical decision-making. 2,400 explained MCQs, timed to real exam conditions.

Exam Guidelines by Prometric and Pearson VUE

Exam summary, coverage areas and references

Duration
3 hrs
Questions
150
Exam Code
OPH5841
Exam Fee
USD 280
about AED 1,028
Pass Score
65%

Exam Coverage

  • Anterior Segment
  • Glaucoma
  • Retina
  • Uveitis
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Oculoplastic
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology
  • Comprehensive (Optics/Pathology)
  • Patient Safety
  • Professionalism and Ethics
Reference Texts (6)
  1. 1. Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC) Residency Print Set, by American Academy of Ophthalmology, Latest Edition.
  2. 2. Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach by Brad Bowling, Latest Edition.
  3. 3. Ophthalmology: Expert Consult: Yanoff MD, Myron; Duker MD, Jay S., Latest Edition.
  4. 4. Duane's Clinical Ophthalmology by William Tasman, Edward A. Jaeger, Lates Edition.
  5. 5. Professionalism and Ethics, Handbook for Residents, Practical guide, Prof. James Ware, Dr. Abdulaziz Fahad Alkaabba, Dr. Ghaiath MA Hussein, Prof. Omar Hasan Kasule, SCFHS, Latest Edition.
  6. 6. Essentials of Patient Safety, SCHS, Latest Edition.

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About the Specialist Ophthalmology Prometric Exam (OPH5841)

The Specialist Ophthalmology Prometric exam is the licensing paper doctors sit for the Specialist Ophthalmology professional title, listed by the DHA under code OPH5841. It is the specialist tier, so the authority expects a recognised specialty qualification and the post-qualification experience set out in its classification rules before it will let you book.

OPH5841 is set across 10 blueprint areas: anterior segment, glaucoma, retina, uveitis, pediatric ophthalmology, oculoplastic, neuro-ophthalmology, comprehensive (optics/pathology), patient safety and professionalism and ethics. Questions are written from 6 named reference texts, listed in the guidelines above.

Our OPH5841 bank holds 2,400 explained questions, about 16 times the length of the real sitting.

General guides: Prometric exam guide, Dataflow verification guide and pass marks by authority.

Specialist Ophthalmology exam: frequently asked questions

What is the exam code for the Specialist Ophthalmology Prometric exam?

OPH5841 is the DHA code for the Specialist Ophthalmology paper in the Physicians listing.

How many questions are in the Specialist Ophthalmology exam and how long is it?

150 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours, about 1.2 minutes per question.

What is the pass mark for the Specialist Ophthalmology Prometric exam?

65% under the DHA guideline for OPH5841, which is 98 of 150 questions answered correctly.

How much is the OPH5841 exam fee?

The DHA guideline lists USD 280 (about AED 1,028) for the OPH5841 sitting.

What topics does the Specialist Ophthalmology exam cover?

The official blueprint splits the paper across 10 areas: Anterior Segment, Glaucoma, Retina, Uveitis, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Oculoplastic, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Comprehensive (Optics/Pathology), Patient Safety and Professionalism and Ethics.

Which authorities accept the Specialist Ophthalmology Prometric exam?

DHA, MOHAP, DOH, SCFHS, QCHP, NHRA and OMSB list experience rules for the Specialist tier this paper belongs to: DHA 3 years in specialty after board qualification; MOHAP 3 years in specialty post-board; DOH 5 years post-qualification (3 in specialty); SCFHS 4 years post-qualification (2 in specialty); QCHP 3 years in specialty after board qualification; NHRA 3 years in specialty post-board; OMSB 3 years in specialty post-board.

How should I prepare for OPH5841?

Start with Anterior Segment and Glaucoma, then work through the 2,400 explained MCQs chapter by chapter and sit the timed mocks until you clear 65% with margin.

Guides for Specialist Ophthalmology candidates

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Licensing authorities that use this exam

Minimum experience for the Specialist tier, by authority.

AuthoritySpecialist experience
DHA3 years in specialty after board qualification
MOHAP3 years in specialty post-board
DOH5 years post-qualification (3 in specialty)
SCFHS4 years post-qualification (2 in specialty)
QCHP3 years in specialty after board qualification
NHRA3 years in specialty post-board
OMSB3 years in specialty post-board

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