Ophthalmology is essentially one of the most scoring subjects in PGMEE. Surprisingly, many Image-based questions came from Ophthalmology in AIPGMEE 2016, thereby making it an extremely important subject from NEET PG perspective.
The November 2015 paper of AIIMS contained only 2 questions from Ophthalmology whereas the number was largely increased in the May 2016 session, thereby making it essential to know
how to study Ophthalmology in an easy and compact manner.
This article will bring forth the
Recommended Books for Ophthalmology and the
Most Important Topics of Ophthalmology from PGMEE perspective.
Recommended Book for Ophthalmology from PGMEE perspective: Review of Ophthalmology by Dr. Ruchi Rai
Most Important Topics of Ophthalmology for PGMEE
I. Lens
Most Important Topics under Lens
- Cataract
- Surgeries
- Ectopia lentis
- Anatomy and Physiology of lens
2. Cornea
Most Important Topics under Cornea
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Keratitis
- Congenital Anomalies of Cornea
- Cornea Degeneration
3. Conjunctiva
Most Important Topics under Conjunctiva
- Conjunctivitis
- Trachoma
- Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
- Phlyctenular Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye
- Pterygium
- Pinguecula
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IV. Glaucoma
Most Important Topics under Glaucoma
- POAG,PACG
- Secondary Glaucoma
- Surgeries and Drugs
V. Orbit
Most Important Topics under Orbit
- Blunt Trauma
- Orbit Fracture
- Chalcosis
- Orbit Tumors
- Proptosis
VI. Eye Lid
Most Important Topics under Eye Lid
- Blepharitis, Chalazion
- Stye, Tumor, Entropion and Ectropion
- Surgeries, Ptosis (Measurement and Causes)
VII. Lacrimal
Most Important Topics under Lacrimal
- Epiphora, Dacryocystitis Treatment
VIII. Retina
Most Important Topics under Retina
- CRVO, CRAO, CME, CSR
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- ARMD
- Retinoblastoma
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- BEST, Stargardt Disease
- Coats Disease
- Retinoscopy
- Ophthalmoscope
- ROP
IX. Optics
Most Important Topics under Optics
- Criteria, Definitions and Types of Refractive Error
- Surgeries
- Contact Lens
X. Neuro-Ophthalmology
Most Important Topics under Neuro-Ophthalmology
- Pathway
- Reflex
- Papillitis
- Papilledema
- Toxic Amblyopia
- Squint
- Optic Neuritis
XI. Community Ophthalmology
Most Important Topics under Community Ophthalmology
Also read:
How to study all 19 subjects for NEET PG.
Most effective study plan for PG entrance exams.
Preparing the above-listed Topics would surely help you to answer most of the questions from Ophthalmology in PGMEE.
We are hopeful that this information would definitely help you to excel in Ophthalmology in PGMEE.
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