Briefing

A 2-weeks long course consisting of classes in both the Adult (8 days), and Paediatric Ophthalmology departments (2 days). They started at 08:00 and lasted until about 11:30. During them, you will learn how to use various ophthalmologic instruments, perform examinations yourself, and observe surgeries in the OR – such as cataract removal.

In addition to classes, lectures and seminars are held, which make for useful study resources.

The course ends with a Final Exam in the Summer Examination Session.

Notes from the editors

While you will get your eyesight examined multiple times during your 2 weeks, you will not receive an official prescription unless you have a GP referral to the Ophthalmology Department. We have tried.If you want to get your eyesight examined - don't wear contact lenses.If you want to get your eye examined with a USG - don't wear eye makeup.

Attendance

LecturesBlackboard, live

SeminarsBlackboard, recorded

Classes & seminarsUSK, Block F, 3rd FloorUDSK, 3rd Floor (right side)

Dress codeShoes + ScrubsThey asked us to wear scrubs.

Assessment

Oral Exam (at the end of classes at USK)

During your last class, your assistant will examine your knowledge of ophthalmology. Do not stress - usually, the assistants will only ask about the facts mentioned during classes - therefore, careful listening is key and you won't have anything to worry about. (No students failed this exam).

Open, oraltype of questions

Pass/Failassessment

Final Exam

The Final Exam in Ophthalmology is held in the Summer Examination Session and consists of 50 MCQs (40 provided by the Ophthalmology Department, and 10 by the Paediatric Ophthalmology Department).

The questions were rather simple because mainly key facts were required to answer them. Listening to the lectures & Seminars and paying attention to classes and what assistants say helps a lot. 30 correct answers were required to pass. In 23/24, everyone passed in the first try.

Exemption

There is no exemption possible

Multiple Choice, one correcttype of questions

3takes

Credit

Credit received after passing the final exam.
The grade which enters your transcript is taken from the exam.
For the grading scale, consider the department's website.

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Julius Clauberg

Class of 2026

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