M D (Doctor of Medicine) : Ophthalmology

Course for M.D. Ophthalmology are whole time residential training course of three years duration.

Basic Sciences
He should possess basic knowledge of the structure, function and development of the human body as related to ophthalmology, of the factors which may disturb these mechanisms of such disturbances and
the disorders of structure and function which may result.
Clinical Knowledge
He should be able to practice and handle most day to day problems independently in ophthalmology. He
should recognize the limitations of his own clinical knowledge and know when to seek further help.
Environment And Health
He should understand the effect of environment on health and be familiar with the epidemiology of at
least the more common diseases in the field of ophthalmology. He should be able to integrate the preventive
and promotive methods with the curative and rehabilitative measures in the treatment of disease.
Community Ophthalmology
He should practice ophthalmology at the door step of community. He should be familier with common
eye problems occuring in rural areas and be able to deal with them effectively. He should also be made
aware of mobile ophthalmic Unit and its working & components.
Current Developments
He should be familiar with the current development in Ophthalmic Sciences.