Topicly

INI CET Ophthalmology Syllabus

Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (Postgraduate)

6
Topics
67
Sub-topics
7
Questions

Ophthalmology is one of 19 sections in the INI CET syllabus. It has 6 topics and 67 sub-topics, tested in Clinical, with about 7 questions (7 marks).

Practise this section free

INI CET Ophthalmology: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    Anatomy, Physiology, Optics, Refraction

    ~1 marks

    Eyeball, Adnexa, Orbit, Visual Pathway, Refractive Errors (Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism, Presbyopia), Accommodation, Conjugate, Squint, Nystagmus, Optical Instruments, Recent Advances, Lasers, Refractive Surgery (LASIK, PRK, ICL, SMILE, Phakic IOL, RLE)

    • Eyeball
    • Adnexa
    • Orbit
    • Visual Pathway
    • Refractive Errors (Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism, Presbyopia)
    • Accommodation
    • Conjugate
    • Squint
    • Nystagmus
    • Optical Instruments
    • Recent Advances
    • Lasers
    • Refractive Surgery (LASIK, PRK, ICL, SMILE, Phakic IOL, RLE)
  2. 2

    Anterior Segment

    ~2 marks

    Conjunctiva (Conjunctivitis, Allergic, Infective, Pterygium, Pinguecula, Tumours), Cornea (Keratitis, Ulcer, Ectasia, Dystrophies, Degeneration, Transplant, Refractive, Keratoconus, Keratoprosthesis, Stem Cell), Sclera (Episcleritis, Scleritis, Staphyloma), Uvea (Uveitis, Anterior, Posterior, Intermediate, Pan, Granulomatous, Non-granulomatous, Endophthalmitis, Panophthalmitis), Lens (Cataract, Congenital, Traumatic, Metabolic, Complicated, Surgery, IOL, Phaco, SICS, ECCE, Femto, Premium IOL, Recent Advances)

    • Conjunctiva (Conjunctivitis, Allergic, Infective, Pterygium, Pinguecula, Tumours)
    • Cornea (Keratitis, Ulcer, Ectasia, Dystrophies, Degeneration, Transplant, Refractive, Keratoconus, Keratoprosthesis, Stem Cell)
    • Sclera (Episcleritis, Scleritis, Staphyloma)
    • Uvea (Uveitis, Anterior, Posterior, Intermediate, Pan, Granulomatous, Non-granulomatous, Endophthalmitis, Panophthalmitis)
    • Lens (Cataract, Congenital, Traumatic, Metabolic, Complicated, Surgery, IOL, Phaco, SICS, ECCE, Femto, Premium IOL, Recent Advances)
  3. 3

    Posterior Segment

    ~1 marks

    Vitreous (Haemorrhage, Opacities, Detachment), Retina (Detachment, Degeneration, Maculopathy, AMD, CSR, ERM, Macular Hole, Dystrophies, Retinitis, Tumours), Choroid (Tumours, Inflammations), Optic Nerve (Neuritis, Atrophy, Papilloedema, Tumours, Ischemic), Vascular Occlusions, Diabetic Retinopathy, Hypertensive, Recent Advances, Anti-VEGF, Photodynamic Therapy, Vitreoretinal Surgery, Robotics

    • Vitreous (Haemorrhage, Opacities, Detachment)
    • Retina (Detachment, Degeneration, Maculopathy, AMD, CSR, ERM, Macular Hole, Dystrophies, Retinitis, Tumours)
    • Choroid (Tumours, Inflammations)
    • Optic Nerve (Neuritis, Atrophy, Papilloedema, Tumours, Ischemic)
    • Vascular Occlusions
    • Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Hypertensive
    • Recent Advances
    • Anti-VEGF
    • Photodynamic Therapy
    • Vitreoretinal Surgery
    • Robotics
  4. 4

    Glaucoma

    ~1 marks

    Primary (Open Angle, Angle Closure, Normal Tension), Secondary, Congenital, Pseudoexfoliation, Pigmentary, Steroid-Induced, Uveitic, Neovascular, Phacolytic, Phacomorphic, Diagnosis (IOP, Gonioscopy, OCT, HRT, GDx, Visual Fields), Treatment (Medical, Laser, Surgical), Recent Advances, MIGS, GDD, Ahmed Valve

    • Primary (Open Angle, Angle Closure, Normal Tension)
    • Secondary
    • Congenital
    • Pseudoexfoliation
    • Pigmentary
    • Steroid-Induced
    • Uveitic
    • Neovascular
    • Phacolytic
    • Phacomorphic
    • Diagnosis (IOP, Gonioscopy, OCT, HRT, GDx, Visual Fields)
    • Treatment (Medical, Laser, Surgical)
    • Recent Advances
    • MIGS
    • GDD
    • Ahmed Valve
  5. 5

    Orbit & Oculoplasty

    ~1 marks

    Orbit (Tumours, Inflammation, Thyroid Eye Disease, Fractures, Proptosis, Enophthalmos), Lids (Ptosis, Entropion, Ectropion, Trichiasis, Blepharitis, Tumours, Reconstruction), Lacrimal (Dacryocystitis, Dry Eye, Obstruction, Tumours), Cosmetic (Blepharoplasty, Botox, Fillers), Socket (Anophthalmic, Prosthesis), Recent Advances, Reconstruction

    • Orbit (Tumours, Inflammation, Thyroid Eye Disease, Fractures, Proptosis, Enophthalmos)
    • Lids (Ptosis, Entropion, Ectropion, Trichiasis, Blepharitis, Tumours, Reconstruction)
    • Lacrimal (Dacryocystitis, Dry Eye, Obstruction, Tumours)
    • Cosmetic (Blepharoplasty, Botox, Fillers)
    • Socket (Anophthalmic, Prosthesis)
    • Recent Advances
    • Reconstruction
  6. 6

    Paediatric Ophthalmology & Squint

    ~1 marks

    Amblyopia, Strabismus, Childhood Cataract, Glaucoma, Retinoblastoma, ROP, Congenital Anomalies, Genetic Eye Diseases, Nystagmus, Vision Screening, School Health, Refraction, Recent Advances, Gene Therapy

    • Amblyopia
    • Strabismus
    • Childhood Cataract
    • Glaucoma
    • Retinoblastoma
    • ROP
    • Congenital Anomalies
    • Genetic Eye Diseases
    • Nystagmus
    • Vision Screening
    • School Health
    • Refraction
    • Recent Advances
    • Gene Therapy

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the INI CET Ophthalmology syllabus?

Ophthalmology for INI CET has 6 topics: Anatomy, Physiology, Optics, Refraction, Anterior Segment, Posterior Segment, Glaucoma, Orbit & Oculoplasty and Paediatric Ophthalmology & Squint, with 67 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from Ophthalmology in INI CET?

About 7 questions (7 marks) in Clinical. Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

Which Ophthalmology topics matter most for INI CET?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Anterior Segment (~2 marks), Anatomy, Physiology, Optics, Refraction (~1 marks), Posterior Segment (~1 marks).

How do I practise INI CET Ophthalmology on Topicly?

Pick a topic above and study it your way — step-by-step chat, a quiz, a formula sheet or a voice call with Sia. Topicly tracks each sub-topic so you know what's left. It's free to start.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.