Objective: To investigate the effect of problem-based learning (PBL) and case-based learning teaching (CBL)
teaching approaches in the ophthalmology teaching of foreign students. Methods: The subjects were divided into
a control group (30 students) and an experimental group (35 students). In the control group, the students were
taught via traditional teaching methods. The PBL and CBL teaching approaches were applied in the experimental
group. Then, the number of statements, clinical thinking ability, learning interest, teaching quality scores, teaching
satisfaction, theoretical scores, and case analysis scores were assessed in these two groups. Results: Compared
with the control group, the assessments in the experimental group were significantly better (P<0.05). Conclusion: The PBL and CBL teaching approaches can effectively improve the teaching quality of ophthalmology of foreign
students. It is worth to popularize this method in clinical teaching.