Department of Ophthalmology

Under Graduate

Dept. data last updated on :22/02/2024

COURSE.NAME :

M.B.B.S.

COURSE.SPEC :

Ophthalmology

COURSE.NOS :

150

COURSE.DEGREE :

Passed 10+2 Science with Biology

COURSE.COURSE :

COURSE.JP :

Private Practice, Service in Public Sector State and Central Government Organizations and Departments, Service in Private Institutions, Research Institutions and Teaching Institutions related to Medical and Para Medical Sciences and Overseas Appointments in Medical Field

COURSE.PEO :

To impart the students with the basic clinical knowledge of Ophthalmology, so that the students shall be able to diagnose and treat trivial ocular conditions, provide first aid in cases of ocular emergencies, and refer complex cases in timely manner

COURSE.PO :

  1. Be a clinician, who understands and provides preventive, curative, palliative and holistic care with compassion.

  2. Offer basic care in ophthalmology.

  3. Be aware of their own limitations and know when to refer.

  4. Contribute to the national objectives regarding prevention of blindness.

  5. Effectively communicate with patients and relatives.

MBBS Ophthalmology Course Outcomes

Course code

Course outcomes

MB311

  • Aware of the normal structure and functioning of the eye.
  • The student should be able to diagnose and manage common eye problems.
  • To be able to manage ophthalmic emergencies and provide first aid.
  • Recognize the need for referral.
  • To be aware about National programmes of blindness and their implementation.
  • Able to organize eye camps and motivate public about eye donation.

COURSE.Accr :

Yes

COURSE.NAME :

B. Sc. Optometry

COURSE.SPEC :

Ophthalmology

COURSE.NOS :

25 + 5 Lateral entry

COURSE.DEGREE :

Passed 10+2 Science with Biology

COURSE.COURSE :

COURSE.JP :

Private Practice, Service in Public Sector State and Central Government Organizations and Departments, Service in Private Institutions, Research Institutions and Teaching Institutions related to Medical and Para Medical Sciences and Overseas Appointments in Medical Field

COURSE.PEO :

1. To help students get a respectable professional degree, specially those who could not enter MBBS/Dental or such courses. 2. Specially to encourage socio economically wanting strata of the society. 3. In a short period, a job oriented absorbing course is offered to students. They can become a support to their family at an early age.

COURSE.PO :

1. After 4 years course students will get a Degree in Optometry with which they can get jobs as optometrist in the country & abroad. They can join private eye Doctors as assistants and can also start their own practice. 2. They can further do M.Sc. & Phd. in Optometry & can join teaching & research works.

COURSE.Accr :

No