Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology unit consists of:
- 3 Ophthalmologist
- 2 Optometrist
- 6 Ophthalmic assistants
Services
- Consultations for all general ophthalmic conditions
- Vision and Refraction: Visual acuity assessment, refraction and prescription of glasses
- Diagnostic services: OCT, Fundus photo, HVF, A-B scan, CCT, Keratometry
- Screening for – Diabetic retinopathy, Hypertensive retinopathy and ROP screening
- Orthoptic services: Basic orthoptic test like CT, PBCT, WFDT, Stereopsis test and color vision
- Contact Lens services: Prescription of CL and counseling on CL wear and care regime
- All general ophthalmic conditions including fundoscopy and anterior segment LASER (YAG capsulotomy and YAG PI)
- All ocular emergencies
- Major OT services: Cataract surgery, Pterygium surgery, PI for glaucoma, Lid surgeries
- Minor OT services: Dressing, suturing, minor procedures like chalazion removal and sac syringing, IOP
- Managing admitted patients with 3 allotted beds at the surgical ward
- District Attachment training of post-graduate resident doctors from KGUMSB and ophthalmic technician trainees from FNPH
Timing
OPD:
- Monday - Friday
- 9:00AM - 3:00PM
- Saturday
- 9:00AM - 1:00PM
