Prepare for the ICO Basic Sciences exams

High-yield notes and exam-focused MCQs for the International Council of Ophthalmology Part A and Part B exams. Every question links to the notes that explain it.

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6,000+
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Mapped to the ICO Basic Sciences syllabus

Part A: Visual sciences

  • Anatomy, embryology and neuro-anatomy
  • Physiology, biochemistry and cell biology
  • Pharmacology and genetics
  • Pathology and microbiology
  • Epidemiology and statistics

Part B: Optics, refraction and instruments

  • Geometric and physical optics, lenses and prisms
  • Refraction, ametropia, retinoscopy and spectacles
  • Design and use of ophthalmic instruments
  • Worked calculations for every core formula

Notes + MCQs includes the full MCQ bank, organised by topic, with progress tracking to find your weak spots before exam day.

ICO Basic Sciences

ICO Basic Sciences Study Notes

Visual sciences, optics, refraction and instruments for ICO Parts A and B
High yield exam concepts, clearly explained
Worked optics and refraction calculations
Mobile friendly so you can study on the go

£— / 6 months

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ICO Basic Sciences Notes + MCQs

Complete access to ICO Basic Sciences Study Notes
6,000+ single-best-answer MCQs for Parts A and B
Every wrong answer links directly to the relevant notes section
Track your progress and identify weak spots before exam day

£— / 6 months