SAMPLE OSCES

SAMPLE 1 – HISTORY TAKING (MS Teams)

Construct: The candidate demonstrates an ability to carry out a

structured ophthalmic history of a patient presenting with
symptoms suggestive of scleritis, is able to make a provisional
diagnosis and explains to the patient the nature of the condition
and its management including referral.

Objectives

Content
1. Presenting complaint
 Elicits history of presenting complaint including nature of
pain
 Elicits symptom of photophobia
 Identifies reduction in VA
2. Other relevant history
 Previous ophthalmic history
3. Medical history
4. Differential diagnosis
5. Management
 Advises on analgesia
 Identified need for urgent referral
 Explains the possible treatment by ophthalmologist

Communication
6. Relating to the patient
 Introduces self to patient
 Is polite considerate and respectful
 Acknowledges patient concerns
7. Explanation and advice
 Gives information in a way the patient can understand
 Checks understanding
CANDIDATE INSTRUCTIONS

You have been asked to see this 60 year-old male patient who experienced
pain and redness in the right eye over the last three days.

Take a full history and explain to the patient your provisional diagnosis and
suggest how the condition should be managed.

You have 10/15 minutes for this station

SAMPLE OSCE 2 (Moodle):

Using either the paper or electronic version of the British national Formulary
(BNF) for each anti-glaucoma drug complete the table provided to identify drug
class, contraindications and potential adverse reactions.

You have 10/15 minutes for this station

Drug Drug class Contraindication Adverse effects

s
Acetazolamid
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SLIT LAMP OSCE (MS Teams)

Station Title: Slit lamp examination

Construct: The candidate demonstrates an ability to describe a

slit lamp examination of a patient presenting with symptoms
suggestive of dry eye.

Objectives

Content
1. Describes slit lamp set-up
2. Slit-lamp examination
 Describes how to systematically carry out an examination
of the adnexa and anterior eye
 Describes how to carry out an assessment of tear volume
and stability
3. Will be given an image – will describe which slit lamp
technique best suited to assess the patient and describe
image

Communication
4. Relating to the patient
 Introduces self to patient
 Is polite considerate and respectful
Principles of Prescribing OSCE Examination

CANDIDATE INSTRUCTIONS

Your patient presents with a history of grittiness of

the eyes and a sensation of ‘dryness’.

Visual acuity is: R= 6/6, L= 6/6

You are required to describe how you would carry

out a comprehensive ocular examination on the
patient using a slit lamp.

You will also be shown an image – please

describe the slit lamp technique best suited to
evaluate the issue and describe the findings

You have 10/15 minutes for this station