•An invaluable asset to the postgraduate students in ophthalmology. •The topics have been updated to reflect contemporary advancements in this ever-growing field of ophthalmology. •Two entirely new sections have been created, one on instrumentation and the second on question bank, which will further help the exam-going students to face the examinations with confidence. •The section on the management of ophthalmic conditions can be used as a rehearsal tool for the oral examinations.