About Ophthalmology Department

Goal

The course in Ophthalmology aims at providing knowledge and skills to the student enabling her/him to practice as a clinical or primary eye care physician and also to function effectively as a community health leader, assisting in the implementation of National Programme for the Control of Blindness (NPCB) and rehabilitation of the visually impaired.

Objectives

At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:

• Knowledge of common eye problems in the community.
• Recognize, diagnose and manage common eye problems and identify indications for referral.
• Ability to recognize visual impairment and blindness in the community and implement national programmes as applicable in the primary care setting.
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