M.D. (Ophthalmology)

Doctor of Medicine in Ophthalmology

M.D. Ophthalmology or Doctor of Medicine in Ophthalmology is a postgraduate Ophthalmology course. Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine specializing in the anatomy, function and diseases of the eye. M.D.s are specially trained to provide the full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact lenses to complex and delicate eye surgery. Many Eye M.D.s are also involved in scientific research into the causes and cures for eye diseases and vision problems. Course is helpful to solve eye problems like as glaucoma (an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision which may progress to blindness), iritis (inflammation of the iris which may be due to a systemic disease), chemical burns orbital cellulite (a severe disease of the tissues that surrounds the eyes containing eyelids, cheek and eyebrow), eye trauma (injury to the eyes caused by accident, violence or similar events), crossed eyes, eye tumours, retinopathy (non-inflammatory damage to the retina of the eye which may be caused by a systemic disease like diabetes), optic neuritis (inflammation of the eye nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of vision). The duration of the course is three years and it is career orienting in nature.

M.D. Ophthalmology Eligibility                       

• Candidates should have passed an M.B.B.S. with minimum 55% marks from a recognised university board.

M.D. Ophthalmology Syllabus

Syllabus of Ophthalmology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.D. Ophthalmology Colleges

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Delhi, New Delhi
• Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research - JIPMER, Puducherry

M.D. Ophthalmology Course Suitability

• Candidates willing for having further higher degrees also are suitable for it.
• They must have good management and administrative skills are also helpful.
• They must have strong physics and math skills as well as a good medical knowledge.
• 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.

How is M.D. Ophthalmology Course Beneficial?

• The course is also beneficial for further studies such as Ph.D. etc.
• 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. 
• Ophthalmologists are specially trained to provide the full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact lenses to complex and delicate eye surgery. 
• 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. 

M.D. Ophthalmology Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• Community Care Settings
• Operating Theatres
• Outpatient Clinics
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Private Hospital Companies

M.D. Ophthalmology Job Types

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