Our mission

Eye Academy was created as a solution to the lack of quality resources available for ophthalmologists taking post-graduate exams. During our own studies for the FRCOphth exams, we found that existing resources were out-of-date, poorly structured, and hosted on clunky platforms. We set out to change that.

Our mission is to empower the next generation of ophthalmologists by providing high-quality, accessible, and innovative educational resources while fostering a supportive professional community.

We are dedicated to:

  • Delivering high-yield learning tools: Offering question banks, courses and free learning materials designed to align with the specific needs of ophthalmology trainees, as well medical students and doctors pursuing a career in ophthalmology.

  • Transforming learning experiences: Simplifying complex concepts, improving exam preparedness, and bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice.

  • Building a thriving community: Facilitating collaboration, networking, and shared learning among ophthalmologists through a vibrant and supportive platform.

  • Hosting free live events: Providing access to interactive webinars, workshops, and expert-led discussions to encourage real-time engagement and peer-to-peer learning.

  • Fostering lifelong growth: Cultivating a culture of continuous development to meet the evolving challenges of modern ophthalmology.

Dr Byron Lu Morrell, Dr Ibtesham Hossain, Dr Omer Jamall
Co-Founders of Eye Academy

Built for ophthalmologists,
by ophthalmologists.

Who are Eye Academy?

  • Dr Byron Lu Morrell FRCOphth

    Locum ophthalmology resident
    Moorfields Eye Hospital

    Byron is a clinician-entrepreneur with a 1st Class BSc in Regenerative Medicine and an MBBS with Distinction in Clinical Practice from King’s College London. A former Moorfields ophthalmology resident, he left the training programme in 2024 but continues locum work there. His 2024 achievements include a Bitelabs Fellowship and winning NHS Hack Day. His interests are squash, lifting, and coffee.

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  • Dr Ibtesham Hossain FRCOphth

    ST7 Glaucoma TSC Fellow
    Western Eye Hospital

    Ibtesham graduated from Imperial College London in 2017. He was awarded triple distinction for his MBBS as well as a 1st Class Honours in Pharmacology (BSc). He has multiple publications in peer reviewed journals and is actively involved in education having delivered numerous lectures and seminars, formalising his interest by undertaking a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Education. He is currently the ST7 glaucoma TSC fellow at the Western Eye Hospital, London.

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  • Dr Omer Jamall FRCOphth

    ST7 Corneal TSC Fellow
    Moorfields Eye Hospital

    Omer graduated from Imperial College London in 2017. He was awarded an MBBS as well as a 1st Class Honours with a national prize in Endocrinology (BSc) and recently completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Education. He is currently the ST7 corneal TSC fellow at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

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  • Dr Nikhil Sharma MBBS BSc

    Duke Elder QBank Co-Lead

    Ophthalmology Resident (ST1)
    West Midlands Deanery

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  • Dr Jeffrey Lam MBBS MSc

    Duke Elder QBank Co-Lead

    Resident Doctor (FY2)
    University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

    LinkedIn

    ##Product leads

  • Dr Zi Jin MBBS

    Duke Elder QBank Co-Lead

    Resident Doctor (FY1)
    Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

    LinkedIn

    ##Product leads

  • Dr Vanessa Hilarry Tjen MBChB BSc

    Duke Elder QBank Co-Lead

    Resident Doctor (FY1)
    NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

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  • Dr Rishi Gandhewar MBBS BSc

    ST1 Lead
    Ophthalmology Resident (ST2)
    North London Deanery

    LinkedIn

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  • Dr Mussa Butt MBBS BSc

    FRCOphth Part 1 QBank Lead
    Ophthalmology Resident (ST3)
    East of England Deanery

    LinkedIn

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  • Dr Ali Al-Hussaini MBBS BSc

    FRCOphth Part 1 QBank

    LinkedIn

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  • Dr Ernest Wong MBBS MSc PGDip

    FRCOphth Part 2 Oral QBank Team

    Ophthalmology Resident (ST2)
    East of England Deanery

    LinkedIn

    ##Product contributor

  • Dr Sammie Mak MBChB PGCert FHEA

    Marketing
    Ophthalmology Resident (ST2)
    North Western Deanery

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  • Saw Yu Waddi Nwe

    Marketing
    Conference Co-Lead
    Ambassador

    Final year medical student
    Queen’s University Belfast

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  • Dr Henry Rocha BA (Hons.) MB BChir (Cantab)

    Duke Elder Flashcard Lead
    Resident doctor
    West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

    LinkedIn

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  • Sachleen Soor

    MLA Flashcard Lead
    Ambassador

    Medical Student
    Anglia Ruskin University

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  • Anushka Irodi

    Duke Elder QBank Writer
    Ambassador

    Medical student
    Cambridge University

    LinkedIn

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  • Eva Weinberger

    Eva Weinberger

    Duke Elder QBank Question Writer
    Final year medical student
    Imperial College London

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  • Lucy Li BA

    Duke Elder QBank Question Writer

    Medical student
    Cambridge University

    LinkedIn

    ##product contributor

  • Marcus Eden-Haigh

    Duke Elder QBank Question Writer

    Intercalating MSc student, UCL
    Medical student, Brighton & Sussex Medical School

    LinkedIn

    ##product contributor

  • Mohammad Hajee ACCA

    Duke Elder QBank Question Writer | Ambassador

    Medical student
    The University of Manchester

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  • Mubeen Hasan

    Duke Elder QBank Question Writer | Ambassador

    Medical student
    Aston University

    LinkedIn
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  • Rupinder Kainth BSc

    Duke Elder QBank Question Writer
    Medical student
    UCL

    LinkedIn

    #Product contributor

  • Yong Hwa Hong

    Conference Co-Lead
    Pub2 Co-Lead
    Ambassador

    Medical student
    St George’s University

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  • Simranjeet Singh Grewal MRes

    Duke Elder QBank Question Writer
    Conference Speaker Organiser
    Ambassador

    Medical student
    St George’s University

    LinkedIn


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  • Insha Thellachery

    Ambassador
    Medical student
    Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia

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  • Sara Kadhm

    Ambassador
    Medical student
    St George’s University

    LinkedIn

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  • Basma Khan

    Ambassador
    Medical student
    University of Sheffield

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  • Edrick Kim

    Ambassador
    Medical student
    University of Manchester

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  • Aaliyah Bax

    Ambassador
    Medical student
    The University of Manchester
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  • Zahra Kader

    Conference Workshop Coordinator
    Ambassador

    Medical student
    UCL

    LinkedIn

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  • Catherine Young

    Ambassador
    Medical student
    University of Leeds 

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  • Aaron Bath

    Ambassador
    Medical student
    King’s College London

    LinkedIn

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  • Krishnika Vetrivel

    Ambassador
    Medical student
    King’s College London

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  • Shubhank Verma BSc

    Ambassador
    Medical student
    Barts and the London

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  • Zohaa Qaisar BSc

    Conference Logistic Coordinator
    Ambassador

    Medical student
    Imperial College London

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  • Michael Song

    Ambassador
    Medical student
    Imperial College London

    LinkedIn

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  • Yegee Han

    Pub2 Lead | Ambassador
    Medical student
    Imperial College London

    LinkedIn

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  • Mariam Rauf

    Conference Logistics Coordinator
    Ambassador

    Medical student
    Cardiff University

    LinkedIn

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  • Fatima Kamran

    Ambassador
    Medical student
    Cardiff University

    LinkedIn

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  • Asia Haraburda

    Ambassador
    Queen's University Belfast
    Medical student

    LinkedIn

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  • Yong Bin (Kevin) Lim

    Ambassador
    Medical student
    Queen’s University Belfast

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  • Max Budasz

    Ambassador
    Medical Student
    Brighton and Sussex Medical School

    LinkedIn

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  • Saud Hassan

    Ambassador
    Medical student
    University of Lancashire

    LinkedIn

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  • Yutao (Eric) Du

    Conference Workshop Co-Lead
    Ambassador

    Medical student
    University of Edinburgh

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  • Magdalena Staworko

    Conference Workshop Coordinator
    Ambassador

    Medical student
    University of Edinburgh

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  • Leesha Majid

    Conference Lead
    Ambassador

    Medical student
    Anglia Ruskin University

    LinkedIn

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  • Leah Njenje

    Ambassador
    Medical student
    Anglia Ruskin University

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  • Nida Jameel

    Ambassador
    Medical student
    University of Leicester

    LinkedIn

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  • Anaya Joshi

    Conference Workshop Coordinator
    Ambassador

    Medical student
    University of East Anglia

    LinkedIn

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  • Dr Nada Alfahad BMedSci

    Duke Elder Webinar Series Lead
    Conference Co-Lead

    Resident Doctor (SFP FY1)

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  • Dr Manahil Baig BMBS PGCert

    Conference Workshop Lead

    Resident Doctor (FY2)

    LinkedIn

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  • Dr Risantini Murugan MBChB

    Conference Workshop Co-Lead

    Resident Doctor (FY2)

    LinkedIn

  • Dr Omar Najim

    Conference Workshop Coordinator

    Resident Doctor (FY2)

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  • Ruhana Decesare

    Conference Workshop Coordinator

    Medical student

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  • Dr Kauthar Seif MBChB

    Conference Workshop Coordinator

    Resident Doctor

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  • Malaika Kashif

    Conference Workshop Coordinator

    Medical student
    University of Manchester

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  • Dr Moniba Asgari BMBS BSc

    Eye Learn Article Writer
    Conference Publicity Coordinator

    Resident Doctor (FY2)

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 FAQs

  • Smart Study mode is our bespoke, built-in algorithm available across all our question bank products which is based on the famous Anki algorithm. When Smart Study mode is enabled, the algorithm uses your past performance to recall previously incorrectly answered questions more frequently, and correctly answered questions less frequently, so that you fill those gaps in knowledge more efficiently.

  • Yes! As long as you are a training doctor in the UK with an allocated study budget, you can claim back the cost of our products. This includes any foundation year doctors, doctors training in other specialties, doctors pursuing the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). We have had multiple users successfully claim the entire cost of our Part 2 FRCOphth Written Question Bank by using the OPHTH001 code. We are working with Health Education England to establish a specific code for Eye Academy question banks and will update this section once this is confirmed.

  • Having sat the exams not long ago, we felt the current question banks have a number of weaknesses: they were outdated, not reflective of what actually comes up in the exam, and the explanations were poor. Eye Academy question banks promise to address all these issues and aims to be the only revision tool you require with high yield questions, easy-to-understand yet thorough explanations and more.

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