Malabar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre Kozhikode
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Master of Surgery(MS) Ophthalmology
Master of Surgery (MS) Ophthalmology
Course
Masters of surgery in ophthalmology is a course which is recognized under the Kerala University of Health Sciences for the Malabar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, in Kozhikode. Ophthalmology is a branch of study that studies the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and disease conditions of different parts of eye and pertaining as a whole the visual impairment of eye. As we all know the most important and most sensitive organ of our body is eye it takes a crucial role in our body. Doctors who have specialized in ophthalmology are called as ophthalmologists. Our Malabar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre which is under Kerala University of Health Sciences offers this course with a duration of three years differentiated with six semesters. Aspirants who have completed MBBS (Bachelor of medicine and surgery) in a recognized university can undertake this course as in discipline. The Kerala University of Health Sciences offers a syllabus includes Anatomy and Development of the Eye, Elementary and Physiological Optics, Errors of Refraction, Physiology of Eye and Vision, Diseases of Lens, Diseases of Cornea, Diseases of Conjunctiva, Diseases of Sclera, Disorders of Ocular Motility, Ocular Pharmacology, Community Ophthalmology, Neuro-ophthalmology, Diseases of Retina and Vitreous, Glaucoma, Trauma and Emergency Ophthalmology, Disorders of the eyelids, orbit, lacrimal drainage apparatus, Occuloplasty, Disorders of the Optic Nerve, and more. Scholars who have certified with this degree can explore in different job roles like ophthalmologist, lecturer/professor, ENT specialist, clinical surgeon, ophthalmology surgeon, clinical assistant and medical consultant and so on.
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility
Candidates must have pass MBBS from a recognized University
Higher Studies
- DM (Doctorate of Medicine)
Career Opportunities
- Ophthalmologist
- Clinical Assistant
- Lecturer/ Professor
- Ent Specialist
- Medical Consultant
- Ophthalmology Surgeon
- Clinical Surgeon
