M.S. (Opthalmalogy)

Master of Surgery in Opthalmalogy

M.S. Ophthalmology or Master of Surgery in Ophthalmology is a postgraduate Ophthalmology course. Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems. The course includes orbital and ocular anatomy, Gross anatomy, Histology, Ocular Physiology, Ocular Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology with reference to ocular immunology. The course also imparts the opportunities for ophthalmologic research in clinical surgery settings like fine microsurgery, using the operating microscope, and intraocular surgery or vitreoretinal surgery of the eye.

M.S. Ophthalmology Eligibility  

• Aspiring candidates should have passed an M.B.B.S. degree with minimum 50% marks from a recognised university board.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.S. Ophthalmology Syllabus

Syllabus of Ophthalmology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.S. Ophthalmology Colleges

• Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology - Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram

M.S. Ophthalmology Course Suitability

• Candidates should have good management and administrative skills are also helpful. 
• M.S. Ophthalmology is suitable for those who want to get special training in all aspects of eye care, including prevention, diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of eye conditions and diseases.
• They must have strong physics and math skills as well as a good medical knowledge. 
• They should also have good manual skills, good vision, ability to use instruments, good patient communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

How is M.S. Ophthalmology Course Beneficial?

• It is beneficial to deliver total eye care, meaning vision services, eye examinations, medical and surgical eye care, diagnosis and treatment of disease, and visual complications that are caused by other conditions, like diabetes.
• Students can start their own private clinics where they earn a lot of money.
• The Course is beneficial to give treatment based on the assumption that treating the parts of the visual system with the use of medicines, surgery, diet, and other therapies, will therefore treat the underlying eye problem. Ophthalmologists are specially trained to provide the full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact lenses to complex and delicate eye surgery. 

M.S. Ophthalmology Employment Areas

• Defence Services
• Hospital Eye Casualty Departments
• Laser Eye Surgery Clinics
• Operating Theatres
• Outpatient Clinics
• Research & Medical Colleges/Universities

M.S. Ophthalmology Job Types

• Clinical Assistant
• Clinical Data Analyst
• Consultant
• Demonstrator
• ENT Specialist
• Lecturer/Professor
• Medical Consultant/Visiting Medical Consultant
• Ophthalmologist
• Product Specialist
• Senior Resident/Consultant
• Surgeon