Please note: Fellowship by examination is the only route accepted by the General Medical Council (GMC) as evidence of the skills, knowledge and experience required for specialist registration. Please check with your regulator or employer which route they accept for their purposes.
Why join?
Use the post-nominal letters FRCOphth to demonstrate your achievements in ophthalmic practice and professional expertise. As a Fellow, you will have access to the latest research, professional guidance and a network of peers to support your ongoing development and help you share best practice.
You can play an active role in College life and contribute to the future of the specialty in many ways. Opportunities include joining a College committee or working group, contributing to publications and events, or volunteering as an instructor, mentor or assessor.
Explore your membership benefits
- use the post-nominal letters FRCOphth in your email signature and professional documentation
- receive College News magazine four times a year
- receive the EyeMail enewsletter every two weeks
- access up to 18 issues of Eye each year in print or online
- receive a 15% discount on open access fees for Eye Open
- explore opportunities to get involved in committees or become an examiner or assessor.
How to apply
Fellowship by registration