Overview
The Department of Ophthalmology, established in 2008, is dedicated to providing world-class eye care services with a team of highly skilled and experienced ophthalmologists. The department encompasses all major sub-specialties and manages a daily OPD strength of over 100 patients, performing more than 1,000 ophthalmic surgeries annually.
It extends free services to economically underprivileged patients, including food and accommodation, ensuring access to quality healthcare for all. Under the District Blindness Control Society (DBCS) Program, the department regularly conducts free eye camps, offering investigations and surgeries at no cost.
With a strong commitment to excellence, the department strives to deliver the highest quality eye care using the latest technology and advanced techniques, while maintaining nominal costs to benefit every patient.
INFRASTRUCTURE
DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
Dr. Biju Gopal MBBS, MS
Professor & HOD
Department Infrastructure & Facilities – Ophthalmology
The Department of Ophthalmology is equipped with modern infrastructure, well-planned facilities, and adequate resources to ensure high-quality patient care, clinical training, and academic growth. It includes fully functional OPDs, Wards, Operation Theatres, Department Offices, Seminar Rooms, and Library Facilities, all designed to meet clinical and educational requirements.
a. Outpatient Department (OPD)
Total Rooms: 11 Rooms (433 m²)
Waiting Area: 250 m²
Space & Arrangements: Adequate
Room Details:
Room 1: Examination Room – 24.5 m²
Room 2: Examination Room – 24.5 m²
Room 3: Examination Room – 24.5 m²
Room 4: Examination Room – 24.5 m²
Room 5: Dark Room – 22.6 m²
Room 6: Refraction Room – 24.6 m²
Room 7: Demonstration Room – 60.2 m²
Room 8: Dressing Room – 23.2 m²
Room 9: Minor OT – 32.6 m²
Room 10: Equipment Room – 59.6 m²
Room 11: Store Room – 18.2 m²
b. Wards
Number of Wards: 2
Distance between two cots: 1.5 m
Ventilation: Adequate
Infrastructure & Facilities: Fully available
Dressing/Procedure Room: Available
c. Operation Theatres
Availability: Yes
Total Number of OT Tables per Week (per unit): 1 table daily = 6 tables per week
d. Department Office
Department Office: Available
Staff (Steno/Clerk): Available
Computer & Office Equipment: Available
Storage Space for Files: Available
Office Space for Teaching Faculty/Residents:
Faculty – Available
Head of the Department – Available
Professors – Available
Associate Professors – Available
Assistant Professors – Available
Resident Facilities:
Senior Residents Rest Room – Available
PG Rest Room – Available
e. Seminar Room
Space & Facility: Adequate
Internet Facility: Available
Audio-Visual Equipment:
Computer with Internet
Printer & Webcam
LCD Projector with Screen
Microphone & Speaker
f. Library Facilities (Departmental & Central)
Central Library Books: 22,729
Ophthalmology Books (Central): 1,016
Departmental Library Books: 186
Books Purchased in Last 3 Years: 3,481
Ophthalmology: 141
Indian Journals:
Total: 202
Ophthalmology: 6 (Online: 48)
Foreign Journals:
Total: 153
Ophthalmology: 7 (Online: 48)
Internet Facility: Yes
Library Timings:
Central Library: 8 AM – 8 PM
Central Reading Room: 8 AM – 8 PM
1. SPECIALITY SERVICES
Specialty Clinics – Department of Ophthalmology
The Department of Ophthalmology conducts a wide range of specialty clinics throughout the week, ensuring comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients with diverse eye conditions. These clinics are run by experienced specialists, providing dedicated services in subspecialty areas.
Clinic Schedule:
Glaucoma Clinic – Monday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Retina & Vitreoretinal Surgery Clinic – Friday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Refraction Clinic – Daily, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Eye Bank – Daily, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Squint Clinic – Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Paediatric Ophthalmology Clinic – Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Uvea & Medical Retina Clinic – Thursday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Orbit & Oculoplasty Clinic – Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Low Vision Aids Clinic – Daily, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinic – Tuesday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Cornea & Ocular Surface Clinic – Saturday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Contact Lens Clinic – Saturday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
2. PROCEDURE
Surgical Procedures – Department of Ophthalmology
Lid & Lacrimal Surgeries
Tarsoraphy
Lid Repair
Ectropion & Entropion Correction
Ptosis Correction
Dacryocystectomy (DCT)
Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
Probing
Tumor Excision with Lid Reconstruction
Strabismus Surgeries
Corrective procedures for squint (strabismus)
Orbital Procedures
Cyclocryotherapy
Cyclophotocoagulation
Ocular Surface Surgeries
Pterygium Excision with Graft
Cataract Surgeries
ECCE (Extracapsular Cataract Extraction)
SICS (Small Incision Cataract Surgery)
Phacoemulsification
Secondary IOL Implantation
Retina Procedures
Intravitreal Injections
Anterior Vitrectomy
Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV)
Scleral Buckling
Glaucoma Surgeries
Trabeculectomy
Glaucoma Valve Implant Surgery
Cornea Surgeries
Keratoplasty
Corneal / Corneoscleral Tear Repair
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (C3R)
Minor Surgical Procedures
Foreign Body Removal (Conjunctival / Corneal)
Chalazion – Incision & Curettage
Epilation
Syringing
Subconjunctival Injection
Suture Removal
Conjunctival Tear Suturing
PST (Posterior Sub-Tenon’s Injection)
Laser Procedures
YAG Peripheral Iridotomy (PI)
YAG Capsulotomy (CAP)
Focal & Panretinal Photocoagulation
Keratorefractive Procedures
3. POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES/ FELLOWSHIPS​
MS Ophthalmology
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4. CMEs, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS DONE IN THE DEPARTMENT​
CME / Academic Programs Conducted
World Eye Sight Day (CME) – 12th October 2023
SMART UG 2023 – Re-Vision Program – 5th & 6th December 2023
CME on Diabetic Retinopathy – 10th October 2022
CME on Keratoconus – 15th April 2022
CME on ARMD – 13th October 2021
CME on Glaucoma – 25th March 2021
CME on ROP – 25th November 2020
CME on Intraocular Lens – 16th March 2020
5. MERITS AND OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS​
Research & Academic Contributions
More than 50 publications in reputed National and International Journals, including Oxford and IMJ.
Over 30 e-paper and e-poster presentations presented at State and National level conferences.