Department Of
Ophthalmology
Student support Activities
Curricular:
The department gives importance to teaching-learning activities whereby students are trained by problem-based learning, self-directed learning and discussed in a small group teaching. Demonstration of clinical skills and skill training progress are planed adequately & effectively for students. Student symposiums are planned to enhance their learning experience. Formative assessments are conducted regularly and feedback is given to the students. Mentor—mentee sessions are arranged to address the student’s curricular aspect and their wellbeing. Advance learners and slow learners are identified and the former are encouraged to attend conferences and paper presentations and quiz programmes at inter-college, state and national levels. Special classes are taken for slow learners.
Co- Curricular:
Students are motivated to participate in quiz competitions at other colleges and to present papers and posters at various conferences.
Extra-curricular:
Students are encouraged to participate in inter-batch, inter-college sports and cultural events.
Research:
Students are guided to take short research topics and paper presentations.
The well-being of students:
Students is made aware of the consequences of digital eye strain and the preventive measures that can be adopted for their eye health. Good visual hygiene practices are also taught.
CME Programmes / Guest Lectures / Conferences / Seminars / Workshop Organized
S.No | Name of activities | Type of activities | Level of the program (National/International) | Date | Number of participants | Credit points |
1 | CME | Pediatric Ophthalmology | Institute | 11.08.2017 | 212 | |
2 | CME | Eye Donation | Institute | 08.09.2018 | 250 | |
3 | Guest lecture | Eye donation awareness | Institute | 22.10.2019 | 232 | |
4 | CME | “Eye Donation – Overview” | Institute | 07.09.2020 | 210 | |
5 | CME | Cardiac, Renal and Ocular Complications of Diabetes | Institute | 17.12.2020 | 240 | 1 |
6. | CME | “Eye Donation – Awareness” | Institute | 09.09.2021 | 170 | 1 |
7. | Guest lecture | Gift a Sight- Eye Donation Awareness | Institute | 08.09.2022 | 81 | 1 |
8. | The 38th Eye Donation Fortnight celebration program | “Eye donation Awareness -Light up a life, donate your eyes” | Institute | 07.09.23 | 140 | 1 |
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES:
The department helps diagnose and treat ocular disease while conducting school screenings. Screening of the general population for cataracts and diabetic retinopathy is also done. Besides these, an annual screening of children with special needs is done.
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES:
Eye donation awareness, glaucoma awareness, diabetic retinopathy awareness programmes are periodically conducted.