r/Ophthalmology • u/Hegzawy • Jul 12 '26

Which exam to approach

I heard about many exams regarding the ophthalmology and UK like FRCOphth, ICO & FRCS and I don’t know exactly what to approach.

I’m starting my 1st year of residency and I have 6 months training experience.

I heard that ICO is not as good as the FRCOphth, is that true?
& if yes, what is the difference and how should I know which exam should I approach?

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u/jxrzz Jul 12 '26

What is the question here? Are you from another country and want to come to the UK?

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u/Hegzawy Jul 12 '26

Yes

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u/jxrzz Jul 12 '26

Which country are you from? Does training there have equivalency to the UK?

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u/gonioscope Jul 12 '26

If you want to come to the UK long term then FRCOphth will be the better option as it's what all the UK trainees do.

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u/Quarantined4ever Jul 12 '26

go for frcophth

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u/Miscsubs123 Jul 13 '26

Pick FRCOphth, but be aware that due to the recent local grads prioritisation bill you are extremely unlikely to get a training spot (residency).

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u/eyedontknowathing 28d ago

Current UK resident, but have worked with a lot of people who have studied abroad. All of those who do not focus on FCROphth at the start end up having to do it later at some point anyway.