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Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases of the eye,its anatomy and physiology and also the caring measures. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems.It is one of the most demanding domain in medical sciences for years.Different renowned institutes all over india provide bachelor and post graduate courses in opthalmology.
Different courses are:
DIPLOMA IN OPTHALMOLOGY,POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN OPTHALMOLOGY,DIPLOMA IN OPTHALMIC OT TECHNIQUE,DIPLOMA IN OPTHALMIC TECHNICAL ASSISTANT,M.D(OPTHALMOLOGY)
M.S(OPTHALMOLOGY),CERTIFICATE COURSES IN OPTHALMOLOGY TECHNIQUES.
Top 2 institutes in india are:
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Sankar Netralaya
18, College Road, Nungambakkam,
Chennai - 600 006, Tamil Nadu, India
Ph no. 91-044-28271616 (12 lines)
Fax No. 91-044-28254180
E-mail: academic@snmail.org
Website: http://www.sankaranethralaya.org/
2.L V Prasad Eye Institute
Kallam Anji Reddy Campus,
L V Prasad Marg, Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad 500 034
Andhra Pradesh, India
Telephone: 91 40 3061 2345 (30 Channels)
Fax: 91 40 2354 8271
Website: http://www.lvpei.org/
Other famous colleges for opthalmic studies:
1.PGI
4.JIPMER
5.REGIONAL INSTITUTE AHMEDABAD
6.REGIONAL INSTITUTE CALCUTTA
7.MAULANA AZAD DELHI
8.REGIONAL INSTITUTE TRIVANDRUM
As a fresher one can earn a salary of 20,000-30,000 per month.With growing experience,fame and expertise in this field the pay package can increase.The salarythat one can draw in private super specuality hospitals is much more compared to the goverment hospitals.
After having experience of some years the pay package can increase uptp 40,00-60,000 per month.
A senior M.S opthalmologist can earn upto 1,00,000-2,00,000 per month.
After the succesful completion of the courses one can join goverment as well as private super speciality hospitals,veteran’s hospitals,NGOS,charity clinics and physical therapy clinics.After gaining experience for some years one can also open his/her own eye care clinic also.
One can start teaching profession in medical colleges and can opt for higher studies like PH.D also.
Bachelor degree:
For taking admission in this courses student must have passed 10+2 or Higher Secondary with science securing minimum 50% marks from any recognised university.
Master degree:
Student must have completed bachelor degree in the relevant field from any recognised university.
The candidate should have passed state or all India level medical entrance examination.
