Department Of
Ophthalmology
Facilities for Teaching & Learning
The Department of Ophthalmology is equipped with a spacious demo hall with an LED projector, with an internet facility for the teaching and learning process. The department library has recent editions of reference and textbooks housed in a well-ventilated students study area. Resources like ProQuest, Scopus and Clinical Key are made available for students and faculty. Students and faculty can access these resources from distant places too. Adequate clinical cases, case scenarios, videos and e-resources are available for effective teaching and learning activities. The department has been given LAN connections, wifi and an additional modem to facilitate uninterrupted online classes. The Ophthalmology Museum too is always accessible for the students.
STUDENT OUTCOME:
Year | UG |
2015-16 | 92% |
2016-17 | 97% |
2017-18 | 91% |
2018-19 | 93% |
2019-20 | 97% |
2020-21 | 95% |
PATIENT CARE:
Our department OPD service timing: Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Saturdays from 8.30 am to 1 pm. Various ocular problems like refractive errors, corneal ulcers, conjunctivitis, iridocyclitis, glaucoma, episcleritis dacryocystitis, lid swellings etc. are effectively managed in the OPD and those who need in-patient services and frequent monitoring are admitted and treated. Speciality clinical services function as Cornea Clinic on Mondays, Glaucoma Clinic on Wednesdays, Squint clinic on Thursdays, Retina Clinic on Fridays from 2 pm to 4 pm. Refraction and contact lens clinic, as well as Paediatric eye disease clinic, are held on all working days. The OT services of the department include Cataract surgery, Phacoemulsification, Glaucoma Surgical management, Lacrimal sac surgeries, Lid corrective surgeries, and surgical management of ocular surface disorders.