I usually don't reply to your posts due to their spammy nature, but...
Unfortunately, you have zero experience in Ophthalmology, so you really don't have any idea of what you're talking about. When you say "I feel" in a subject you don't know anything about, I can't take it seriously. I gave two extremely competitive programs as examples. I can give many more across all tiers (top, middle, low), but it's not going to benefit the discussion.
I'm giving you information from some of the most prominent academics in the field. There are many, many Ophthalmology programs that would never ever touch a DO but will take an FMG, especially the most prestigiaous programs.That's a fact. Try to accept it. The match data shows that DOs have a terrible time in Ophthalmology. I know for a fact that a lot of the DO apps were strong - if they were MDs, they would likely have matched. I know it's extremely difficult for you to admit that you don't know what you're talking about (like when you boldly claimed that the DO match rate in Ophthalmology is bad because they drop out of the ACGME match once they match AOA, not even realizing that what you're saying is impossible because the ACGME Ophthalmology match happens much earlier), but just make an attempt to wrap your head around what I'm saying.
In conclusion, DO/FMG/IMG are all garbage when it comes to matching into residency. Let's move on to more interesting things.
If you don't know what you're talking about, it's best not to comment. I literally work with (or have worked with in the past) more than 5 people who graduated from foreign schools and did residency at some of the most prestigious Ophthalmology programs in the U.S. - none of them had residency experience prior to matching. Their applications were just as research-heavy as the US MDs they matched with into those programs, and that's something anyone can do if they really want to (research fellowships, etc.). The programs that they did residency at simply don't ever interview DOs. There is nothing to it other than the fact that the DO degree is trash to them and makes them look less competitive.
I can't understand why people get so heated whenever someone speaks negatively about DO residency prospects.