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DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
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Department Of Ophthalmology has a very important role in the hospital attached to
the medical college because a good ophthalmic setup brings a substantial number
of patients to the hospital. As eye is a charitable branch and most of the patients
belong to lower socio-economic status, a well equipped eye department is a fundamental
requirement of any medical college where patients can get cheap and quality treatment.
Department of Ophthalmology was established in the year 2001 and has all the necessary
infrastructure, latest instruments/ equipments and experienced faculty as per Medical
Council of India norms.
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The objectives of our department are:
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The major objectives of the department are such that at the end of the course, the
student shall be able to:
1. To provide prompt & accurate diagnosis and treatment of an eye patient in various
sub-specialties like cataract, cornea, glaucoma, squint, oculoplasty & retina.
2. To contribute in the national programme of prevention of blindness, department
of ophthalmology conducts regular eye camps & school screening programmes.
3. To teach and train medical undergraduates, theory and clinical assessment of
routine ophthalmic disorders so that they become better clinicians and can thus
help the community.
4. To train and guide postgraduate students so that they become good ophthalmologists
as well as researchers.
5. Research activities- Besides latest instruments and proper infrastructure, there
is a very well equipped departmental library having latest reference books, journals
and internet connection. At the end of the courses, the student shall have knowledge
of:
1. common problems affecting the eye;
2. principles of management of major ophthalmic emergencies;
3. main systemic diseases affecting the eye;
4. effects of local and systemic diseases on patient’s vision and the necessary
5. action required to minimize the sequalae of such diseases;
6. adverse drug reactions with special reference to ophthalmic manifestations;
7. magnitude of blindness in India and its main causes;
8. national programme for control of blindness and its implementation at various
levels;
9. eye care education for prevention of eye problems;
10. role of primary health centre in organization of eye camps;
11. organization of primary health care and the functioning of the ophthalmic assistant;
12. integration of the national programme for control of blindness with the other
national health programmes;
13. eye bank organization;
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Teaching Staff
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faculty members:
1. Professor-01
2. Associate Professor-03
3. Assistant professor-02
4. Senior residents-02
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