MS in opthalmology

MS Opthalmology

Course Duration: 3–3.5 years (full-time or online program). Year-Wise Syllabus 1st Year Basic Sciences in Ophthalmology 1. Anatomy of the Eye and Orbit: Gross anatomy Microscopic anatomy (histology) Embryology of the eye 2. Physiology of Vision: Visual pathways Ocular blood flow Optics 3. Biochemistry and Genetics: Biochemistry of the eye (lens, retina, and aqueous humor) Genetic basis of eye diseases 4. Pathology and Microbiology: Inflammatory and degenerative processes Tumors of the eye Ocular infections 5. Pharmacology in Ophthalmology: Drugs affecting the eye Ocular drug delivery systems Clinical Skills Development 1. Fundamentals of clinical examination: Visual acuity assessment Slit-lamp examination Fundoscopy 2. Refraction techniques and correction of refractive errors. 2nd Year General Ophthalmology 1. Diseases of the Anterior Segment: Corneal disorders Cataracts and lens-related issues Uveitis 2. Glaucoma: Types of glaucoma Management and surgery Posterior Segment Diseases 1. Retinal and Vitreous Diseases: Diabetic retinopathy Retinal detachment 2. Neuro-ophthalmology: Optic neuropathies Cranial nerve disorders 3. Pediatric Ophthalmology: Congenital anomalies Strabismus and amblyopia Ocular Trauma and Emergency Care 3rd Year Surgical Training and Advanced Ophthalmology 1. Cataract Surgery: Phacoemulsification techniques Manual small-incision cataract surgery 2. Corneal Transplants: Penetrating and lamellar keratoplasty 3. Retinal Surgeries: Vitrectomy Laser photocoagulation 4. Glaucoma Surgeries 5. Oculoplastic Surgeries: Eyelid surgeries Orbital decompression Research and Thesis Work 1. Clinical research methodology 2. Thesis writing and submission Recent Advances Artificial intelligence in ophthalmology Gene therapy and regenerative medicine Advances in laser technology Clinical Training Case presentations and discussions. Participation in eye camps.