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Ophthalmology

Academics
Courses offered
  • UG  - MBBS
  • PG - M.S. (Ophthalmology)
  • B.OPTOM - Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
  • M.OPTOM - Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
  • MDS, (OMFS)  - Faculty of Dental Sciences
  • M.Sc, Applied Child Development   - Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
  • Doctoral - Ph.D
  • Doctoral - Integrated M.S.PhD (ICMR)

Interdisciplinary Programmes and Departments / Faculty involved:-
  • Pharm D -  Department of Pharmacy
  • MD & M.Sc Physiology - Physiology, Anatomy
  • M.Sc - Speech & Hearing
  • B.PT - Physiotherapy
  • Occupational Health Diseases - Environmental Engineering

Training provided (Special like simulation lab etc.,)
In the OPD, procedures like tonometry, syringing, slitlamp examination, Indirect slit lamp biomicroscopy , Gonioscopy, direct & amp; indirect Ophthalmoscopy are routinely done.
  • Innovative teaching like small group discussion, tutorials, mentorship programe etc.
  • MBBS students undergo hands on training at the skill lab on Ophthalmoscopy.
  • We have Wet lab where Postgraduate students can practice phacoemulsification and other surgical procedures under supervision.

Achievements
  • Successful community outreach programs conducted regularly.
  • Cataract screening camps (covering Thiurvallur, Kanchipuram & Vellore) and free of cost cataract surgery & spectacles are routinely done under NPCB.
  • State of art modern cataract surgery procedures and other sub speciality procedures with excellent care. 

Innovative teaching
  • Lecture classes are regularly held for under graduate students.
  • Clinical classes are conducted in the OPD daily & skill classes are held twice a week.
  • Seminar for undergraduate and post graduate students conducted regularly.
  • Small group discussions with mentoring program for all Undergraduates.
  • Successfully implemented CBME curriculum for MBBS.
  • Pediatric Webinar & amp;Guest lecture are conducted for Postgraduates.