Applications open November 27, 2025 – Are you ready?

Are you a qualified retina specialist ready to validate your subspecialty expertise?
Are you prepared to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and clinical competence across the full scope of retinal medicine?

The FEBOS-R (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology Subspecialist in Retina) is designed to certify competence at the subspecialist level – recognising those whose knowledge, judgment, and clinical skills meet the high standards expected of a dedicated retina specialist.

If you’re committed to retinal medicine, this is your opportunity to prove it.

Who is it for?

The FEBOS-R is aimed at qualified ophthalmologists who have specialised in retina and are ready to demonstrate their subspecialty competence through rigorous examination.

To apply, you must:

• Be fully qualified and licensed to practise without restriction as an ophthalmologist (registration proof required)
• Have passed a boards-level exam (e.g. FEBO diploma, national boards exam in ophthalmology, etc.)
• Have completed either:
  • A two-year fellowship in retina after your ophthalmology qualification, or
  • Two years’ equivalent of full-time retina practice

Why take it?

Those who achieve FEBOS-R status join a recognised network of certified retina subspecialists across Europe. Passing demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and competence across AMD, CSC, Imaging, Diabetes & Vascular Diseases, Uveitis, IRDs, Tumours, Myopia and Vitreoretinal Surgery.

Employers, peers, and patients will recognise your FEBOS-R certification as validation of your subspecialty expertise and commitment to maintaining high clinical standards.

How does it work?

📅 Key Dates

• November 27, 2025 – Applications open
• February 28, 2026 – Applications close
• June 8, 2026 – Part I: 100 Single Best Answer questions, taken online
  • Only those who pass Part I advance to Part II
• Wednesday, September 30, 2026 – Part II: A one-hour viva voce, discussing 8 retina-focused cases, held onsite during the 26th Euretina Congress

In 2025, 94 candidates applied. 63 progressed to the viva. This challenging exam requires thorough preparation and comprehensive knowledge across all retinal subspecialties.

What you’ll need to apply

• Proof of your qualification as an ophthalmologist
• A copy of your boards-level diploma
• A standardised CV outlining retina experience
• A recommendation letter from your clinical lead or director

⚠ Check eligibility carefully – not everyone is accepted.

Ready to validate your retinal subspecialty expertise?

If you’ve dedicated your career to retinal medicine and want to demonstrate your competence through rigorous examination, the FEBOS-R provides that opportunity. Join the growing number of specialists across Europe who have earned recognition as certified retina subspecialists.

📅 Mark your calendar: Applications open November 27, 2025.

Your subspecialty certification journey begins here.