Diploma in Ophthalmology

What is the Diploma in Ophthalmology?

The Diploma in Ophthalmology is a postgraduate medical program focused on the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eye. This one-year course provides a comprehensive understanding of light properties, geometric optics, and principles of vision. It covers topics such as how light bends and reflects through the eye, the use of glasses and contact lenses to address eye issues, and more.

Syllabus and Course Content:

A. Applied Basic Sciences in Ophthalmology

1. Anatomy and Physiology
2. Pathology and Microbiology
3. Biochemistry
4. Pharmacology
5. Optics

B. Clinical Ophthalmology including Refraction

C. Recent Advances including investigative therapeutic procedure, Community Ophthalmology including national programme, rehabilitation of the blind.

Colleges Offering Diploma in Ophthalmology:

• The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
• Leela's Foundation for Education and Health, Raipur

Suitability of Diploma in Ophthalmology:

This course is suitable for candidates with a positive outlook, encouraging attitudes towards patients, formulation skills for various therapies, and effective communication and interpersonal skills during treatment.

Benefits of Diploma in Ophthalmology:

• Employment opportunities in government hospitals, NGOs, private hospitals, clinics, missionary and charitable hospitals.
• Potential roles in research organizations like ICMR.
• Options to enter private sectors for higher remuneration.
• Career possibilities in research or teaching areas after further specialization.

Employment Areas:

• Colleges & Universities
• Defence Services
• Government Hospitals
• Medical Labs
• Medical Content Writing
• Nursing Homes

Job Profiles:

• Area Sales Manager
• Associate Professor
• Consultant Ophthalmology
• OT Technician
• Product Manager
• Sales Executive
• Super Specialty Consultant
• Zonal Sales Manager