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Key Facts: EBOD Exam
60 questions
EBOD written Part I has 60 MCQs: 30 multiple true/false plus 30 single best answer
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2 hours
Time allowed for the online EBOD written MCQ paper
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10 domains
The written paper samples 10 predefined ophthalmology topic areas
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40 / 60
Part I (written) is weighted 40 percent and Part II (oral viva) 60 percent of the final score
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Mean minus 1 SD
Part I pass standard is the cohort mean MCQ score minus one standard deviation
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No negative marking
Correct answers score 1 point; incorrect or blank answers score 0
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EUR 550
Approximate fee for the EBO examination, with about EUR 300 for Part I resits
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UEMS section
The EBO is a section of the Union of European Medical Specialists awarding the EBOD
European Board of Ophthalmology
The EBOD is the European Board of Ophthalmology's specialist diploma in ophthalmology, run by the EBO (a UEMS section) with EURETINA. Its written paper (Part I) has 60 multiple-choice questions: 30 traditional multiple true/false MCQs and 30 single best answer items, sat online in about 2 hours with no negative marking. There is no fixed pass percentage; candidates must score at or above the cohort mean minus one standard deviation, and Part I (40 percent) is combined with an oral viva voce (60 percent). The examination fee is around EUR 550, with about EUR 300 for resits. This 100-question bank provides original single-best-answer practice across all 10 EBOD domains; the oral part is not covered.
Sample EBOD Practice Questions
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1A patient needs +2.50 D of reading add. At what distance is the focal point of this reading add located?
2A myopic patient has a spectacle correction of -10.00 D at a vertex distance of 12 mm. Approximately what contact lens power is required?
3Which type of astigmatism is present when both focal lines fall in front of the retina?
4A patient with a left sixth nerve palsy has horizontal diplopia. To relieve the diplopia with a prism, the base of the prism should be placed in which direction over the affected eye?
5What is the approximate total refractive power of the average human eye?
6Which lens design is most appropriate to correct presbyopia while maintaining clear distance, intermediate, and near vision in a single spectacle lens?
7In keratometry, the instrument measures corneal curvature by analysing the size of reflected mires. What corneal property does keratometry primarily assess?
8A Galilean telescope, used in some low vision aids, consists of which combination of lenses?
9What is the dioptric power of accommodation typically required to focus on an object 25 cm from the eye?
10Which aberration of the eye causes peripheral light rays to focus at a different point than central rays, and is reduced by a smaller pupil?
About the EBOD Exam
The European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD) is a pan-European specialist diploma in ophthalmology awarded by the European Board of Ophthalmology, a section of the UEMS. The examination has two parts: a written multiple-choice paper (Part I) and an oral viva voce of clinical cases (Part II). The written paper contains 60 questions, split into 30 traditional EBO multiple true/false MCQs and 30 single best answer questions, and tests knowledge across ten domains including optics and refraction, anatomy and pathology, cornea and external disease, glaucoma, cataract and lens, retina and vitreous, uveitis, neuro-ophthalmology, paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics with pharmacology. Part I is weighted at 40 percent and Part II at 60 percent of the final score. This question bank covers only the written MCQ part of the examination.
Assessment
Part I written paper: 60 multiple-choice questions made up of 30 traditional EBO MCQs (multiple true/false statements) and 30 single best answer (SBA) questions, across 10 ophthalmology domains. Part II is an oral viva voce, not covered by this bank.
Time Limit
2 hours for the written MCQ paper (2.5 hours if technical problems require paper-based answers).
Passing Score
There is no fixed percentage cut-off. To pass Part I, the candidate score must be at or above the mean MCQ score of all candidates minus one standard deviation, with an overall standard equivalent to 6 out of 10. Part I counts for 40 percent and the oral viva for 60 percent of the final result.
Exam Fee
Approximately EUR 550 for the examination; an additional administrative fee of approximately EUR 300 applies to resits of Part I. (European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO), a section of the Union of European Medical Specialists (UEMS), in partnership with EURETINA.)
EBOD Exam Content Outline
Optics and Refraction
Geometric and physical optics, vergence and lens power, refractive error and its correction, prisms, contact lenses, magnification, low vision aids and ophthalmic instruments.
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
Ocular and orbital anatomy and physiology, aqueous dynamics, ophthalmic pathology and microbiology, and the basic science underpinning ocular disease.
Cornea and External Disease
Corneal dystrophies and degenerations, infectious and inflammatory keratitis, dry eye and ocular surface disease, conjunctival and scleral disorders, and corneal transplantation.
Glaucoma
Primary and secondary open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma, intraocular pressure, gonioscopy, optic nerve and visual-field assessment, and medical, laser and surgical management.
Cataract and Lens
Lens anatomy and metabolism, cataract morphology and aetiology, biometry and IOL power calculation, phacoemulsification technique and management of intraoperative and postoperative complications.
Retina and Vitreous
Diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular occlusions, hereditary retinal dystrophies, retinal detachment, vitreoretinal interface disease and intravitreal therapy.
Uveitis
Anterior, intermediate, posterior and panuveitis, infectious and non-infectious causes, systemic and HLA associations, masquerade syndromes and immunomodulatory treatment.
Neuro-ophthalmology
Optic neuropathies, pupillary pathways and defects, visual-field patterns, ocular motility and cranial nerve palsies, nystagmus and neurological disease affecting vision.
Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Amblyopia, comitant and incomitant strabismus and its surgery, paediatric cataract and glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity, leukocoria and congenital ocular anomalies.
Oculoplastics, Orbit and Pharmacology
Eyelid malpositions and tumours, lacrimal and orbital disease, thyroid eye disease, ocular and orbital trauma, plus ophthalmic pharmacology and therapeutics.
How to Pass the EBOD Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: There is no fixed percentage cut-off. To pass Part I, the candidate score must be at or above the mean MCQ score of all candidates minus one standard deviation, with an overall standard equivalent to 6 out of 10. Part I counts for 40 percent and the oral viva for 60 percent of the final result.
- Assessment: Part I written paper: 60 multiple-choice questions made up of 30 traditional EBO MCQs (multiple true/false statements) and 30 single best answer (SBA) questions, across 10 ophthalmology domains. Part II is an oral viva voce, not covered by this bank.
- Time limit: 2 hours for the written MCQ paper (2.5 hours if technical problems require paper-based answers).
- Exam fee: Approximately EUR 550 for the examination; an additional administrative fee of approximately EUR 300 applies to resits of Part I.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the EBOD written exam?
The written paper (Part I) has 60 multiple-choice questions: 30 traditional EBO MCQs in multiple true/false format and 30 single best answer questions, covering 10 ophthalmology domains.
How long is the EBOD written MCQ paper?
Candidates have 2 hours to complete the online written MCQ paper, extended to about 2.5 hours if technical problems require switching to paper-based answers. There is no negative marking.
How is the EBOD examination scored and passed?
There is no fixed percentage cut-off. To pass Part I, your MCQ score must be at or above the cohort mean minus one standard deviation, equivalent to 6 out of 10. Part I counts for 40 percent and the oral viva voce for 60 percent of the final result.
Who administers the EBOD and where does it sit?
The EBOD is awarded by the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO), a section of the UEMS, and is run as the EBO-EURETINA examination with the European Society of Retina Specialists.
What is the difference between the written and oral parts?
Part I is the written MCQ paper sat online. Candidates who pass it are invited to Part II, an oral viva voce of clinical cases. This question bank covers only the written MCQ part.
What does the EBOD cost?
The examination fee is approximately EUR 550. Candidates who fail Part I and resit pay an additional administrative fee of around EUR 300. Always check the EBO website for current fees and deadlines.