MS - Ophthalmology (Master of Surgery in Ophthalmology)
MBBS students who want to pursue an eye related speciality, then they can join a Master of Surgery in Ophthalmology or MS Ophthalmology course after the completion of their MBBS degree.
MS Ophthalmology students are typically called as Ophthalmologists or eye doctors. The Ophthalmologists are medically trained doctors who treat patients having eye conditions. They manage those with acute long-term eye diseases and treat patients of all ages. The ophthalmologists diagnose, treat and prevent disorders of the eyes and visual system.
Ophthalmology is a combination of medical and surgical speciality. There are many ophthalmological problems encountered in the world especially in aged populations.
Common Ophthalmological conditions are:
Corneal pathology
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Squints
Retinal problems
Intraocular inflammation
Eye-related neurological problem
The Ophthalmologists basically manage the patients with the following conditions:
Major and minor eye injuries
Infectious eye diseases
Chronic diseases of the eye due to age related problems
List of Top MS Opthalmology Colleges in Karnataka
List of MS Ophthalmology in Karnataka colleges
MS Ramaiah Medical College - Bangalore
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Radiation Oncology
MD - Community Medicine
MS - ENT
MS - Ophthalmology
MS - General Surgery
MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy
MD - Pathology
MD - Anatomy
MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases
MD - Physiology
MS - Orthopaedics
MD - Emergency Medicine
MD - Pharmacology
MD - Paediatrics
MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology
MD - Microbiology
MD - General Medicine
MD - Psychiatry
MD - Forensic Medicine
MD - Anaesthesiology
MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MD - Biochemistry
Campus Location: M S Ramaiah Nagar, MSRIT Post Bangalore - 560 054
Distance:
The college is located in Mathikere and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
Distance from Bangalore Airport to M S Ramaiah Medical College: 31.2 km
Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to M S Ramaiah Medical College: 8.8 km
Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to M S Ramaiah Medical College: 8.8 km
Sri Devaraj URS Medical College - Kolar
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education, Deemed to be University
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Community Medicine
MS - ENT
MS - Ophthalmology
MS - General Surgery
MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy
MD - Pathology
MD - Anatomy
MD - Physiology
MS - Orthopaedics
MD - Pharmacology
MD - Paediatrics
MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology
MD - Microbiology
MD - General Medicine
MD - Psychiatry
MD - Forensic Medicine
MD - Anaesthesiology
MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MD - Biochemistry
Campus Location: Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka,563 103
Distance:
The college is located in Kolar, 65.2 km from Bangalore City, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College: 82.8 kms
Distance from Bangalore Airport to Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College: 76 kms
Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College: 75.2 kms
Sri Siddharatha Medical College - SSMC - Tumkur
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
Sri Siddhartha Medical College
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Community Medicine
MS - ENT
MS - Ophthalmology
MS - General Surgery
MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy
MD - Pathology
MD - Anatomy
MD - Physiology
MS - Orthopaedics
MD - Paediatrics
MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology
MD - Microbiology
MD - General Medicine
MD - Psychiatry
MD - Anaesthesiology
MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Campus Location: Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka,563 103
Distance:
The college is located in Tumkur City, 77 km from Bangalore City, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
Distance from Bangalore Airport to Sri Siddhartha Medical College: 96.8 kms
Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Sri Siddhartha Medical College: 75.6 kms
Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Sri Siddhartha Medical College: 74.9 kms
Bapuji's J.J.M Medical College - Davanagere
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Community Medicine
MS - ENT
MS - Ophthalmology
MS - General Surgery
MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy
MD - Pathology
MD - Anatomy
MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases
MD - Physiology
MS - Orthopaedics
MD - Emergency Medicine
MD - Pharmacology
MD - Paediatrics
MD - Microbiology
MD - General Medicine
MD - Psychiatry
MD - Forensic Medicine
MD - Anaesthesiology
MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MD - Biochemistry
Campus Location: Medical College Rd, MCC B Block, Kuvempu Nagar, Davanagere, Karnataka - 577004
Distance:
The college is located in Davanagere, 265 km from Bangalore, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
Distance from Bangalore Airport to JJM Medical College: 287 km
Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to JJM Medical College: 262 km
Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to JJM Medical College: 261 km
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences - Bellur, Mandya
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Community Medicine
MS - ENT
MS - Ophthalmology
MS - General Surgery
MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy
MD - Pathology
MD - Anatomy
MD - Physiology
MS - Orthopaedics
MD - Pharmacology
MD - Paediatrics
MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology
MD - General Medicine
MD - Forensic Medicine
MD - Anaesthesiology
MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MD - Biochemistry
Campus Location: Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Balagangadharanatha Nagara - 571448 Nagamangala Taluk, Mandya District, Karnataka
Distance:
The college is located in Mandya District, 101 km from Bangalore City, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
Distance from Bangalore Airport to Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences: 130 km
Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences: 105 km
Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences: 105 km
JSS Medical College and Hospital- Mysore
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Community Medicine
MS - ENT
MS - Ophthalmology
MS - General Surgery
MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy
MD - Pathology
MD - Anatomy
MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases
MD - Physiology
MS - Orthopaedics
MD - Emergency Medicine
MD - Pharmacology
MD - Paediatrics
MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology
MD - Microbiology
MD - General Medicine
MD - Psychiatry
MD - Forensic Medicine
MD - Anaesthesiology
MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MD - Biochemistry
MD - Hospital Administration
Campus Location: JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research JSS Medical Institutions Campus Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara Mysuru – 570 015 Karnataka INDIA
Distance:
The college is located in Mysuru, 146 km from Bangalore City, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
Distance from Bangalore Airport to JSS Medical College and Hospital: 171 kms
Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to JSS Medical College and Hospital: 137 kms
Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to JSS Medical College and Hospital: 135 kms
Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College - Bangalore
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Community Medicine
MS - ENT
MS - Ophthalmology
MS - General Surgery
MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy
MD - Pathology
MD - Anatomy
MD - Physiology
MS - Orthopaedics
MD - Pharmacology
MD - Paediatrics
MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology
MD - Microbiology
MD - General Medicine
MD - Forensic Medicine
MD - Anaesthesiology
MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MD - Biochemistry
Campus Location: Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College Kadugondanahalli Bangalore - 560045
Distance:
The college is located in Kadugondanahalli and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
Distance from Bangalore Airport to Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College: 31.4 km
Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College: 10.1 km
Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College: 10.1 km
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Science - KIMS - Bangalore
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Community Medicine
MS - ENT
MS - Ophthalmology
MS - General Surgery
MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy
MD - Pathology
MD - Anatomy
MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases
MD - Physiology
MS - Orthopaedics
MD - Emergency Medicine
MD - Pharmacology
MD - Paediatrics
MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology
MD - Microbiology
MD - General Medicine
MD - Psychiatry
MD - Forensic Medicine
MD - Anaesthesiology
MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MD - Biochemistry
Campus Location: Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Banashankari 2nd Stage , Bangalore - 560070 Distance:
Distance:
The college is located in Banashankari and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
Distance from Bangalore Airport to Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS): 42.4 km
Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS): 7.7 km
Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS): 7.3 km
Father Mullers Medical College - Mangalore
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Radiation Oncology
MS - ENT
MS - Ophthalmology
MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy
MD - Pathology
MD - Anatomy
MD - Physiology
MS - Orthopaedics
MD - Pharmacology
MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology
MD - Microbiology
MD - General Medicine
MD - Psychiatry
MD - Anaesthesiology
MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MD - Biochemistry
Campus Location: Father Muller Medical College Father Muller Road, Kankanady, Mangalore - 575 002, Karnataka, INDIA
Distance:
The college is located in Mangalore, 352 km from Bangalore, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
Distance from Bangalore Airport to Father Muller Medical College: 371 km
Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Father Muller Medical College: 344 km
Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Father Muller Medical College: 344 km
KLE's Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College - Belgaum
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed-to-be-University)
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
The college is located in Belgaum, around 508 km from Bangalore, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
Distance from Bangalore Airport to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College: 524 km
Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College: 503 km
Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College: 503 km
The Oxford Medical College, Hospital And Research Center - Bangalore
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
The college is located in Bangalore and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
Distance from Bangalore Airport to The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre: 66.6 km
Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre: 34.8 km
Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to The Oxford Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre: 34.8 km
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences - Bangalore
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Community Medicine
MS - Ophthalmology
MS - General Surgery
MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy
MD - Pathology
MD - Anatomy
MD - Physiology
MS - Orthopaedics
MD - Pharmacology
MD - Paediatrics
MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology
MD - Microbiology
MD - General Medicine
MD - Anaesthesiology
MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MD - Biochemistry
Campus Location: BGS and SJB group of Institution #67,BGS Health & Education City Uttarahalli Road, Kengeri, Bangalore South – 560060 KARNATAKA INDIA
Distance:
The college is located in Kengeri and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
Distance from Bangalore Airport to BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences: 51.4 km
Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences: 17 km
Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences: 16 km
Basaveshwara Medical College And Hospital - Chitradurga
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Community Medicine
MS - ENT
MS - Ophthalmology
MS - General Surgery
MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy
MD - Pathology
MD - Anatomy
MS - Orthopaedics
MD - Paediatrics
MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology
MD - General Medicine
MD - Forensic Medicine
MD - Anaesthesiology
MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MD - Biochemistry
Campus Location: Basaveshwara Medical College, NH-4 Bypass, SJM Campus Chitradurga-577502.
Distance:
The college is well connected to Bus stations and Railway stations.
The college is located in Chitradurga. which is 204.6 km from bangalore.
Chitradurga Railway Station is well connected with the cities across karnataka
Kempegowda International Airport is the nearest airport to Chitradurga.
SS Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre - Davanagere
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Community Medicine
MS - ENT
MS - Ophthalmology
MS - General Surgery
MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy
MD - Pathology
MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases
MS - Orthopaedics
MD - Emergency Medicine
MD - Pharmacology
MD - Paediatrics
MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology
MD - Microbiology
MD - General Medicine
MD - Psychiatry
MD - Forensic Medicine
MD - Anaesthesiology
MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MD - Biochemistry
Campus Location: SS Academy of Higher Education and Research JSS Medical Institutions Campus Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara Mysuru – 570 015 Karnataka INDIA
Distance:
The college is located in Davanagere, 265 km from Bangalore, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
Distance from Bangalore Airport to SS Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre: 281 km
Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to SS Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre: 260 km
Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to SS Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre: 259 km
K.V.G. Medical College & Hospital - Sullia
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
The college is located in Sullia, which is 300 km from Bangalore, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
Distance from Bangalore Airport to KVG Medical College & Hospital: 342 km
Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to KVG Medical College & Hospital: 300 km
Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to KVG Medical College & Hospital: 297 km
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre - Bangalore
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
The college is located in Whitefield and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
Distance from Bangalore Airport to Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre: 46.6 km
Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre: 22.6 km
AJ Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre - Mangalore
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MD - Radiation Oncology
MD - Community Medicine
MS - ENT
MS - Ophthalmology
MS - General Surgery
MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy
MD - Pathology
MD - Anatomy
MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases
MD - Physiology
MS - Orthopaedics
MD - Pharmacology
MD - Paediatrics
MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology
MD - Microbiology
MD - General Medicine
MD - Psychiatry
MD - Forensic Medicine
MD - Anaesthesiology
MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MD - Biochemistry
Campus Location: A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre Kuntikana NH -66, Mangalore - 575 004. INDIA
Distance:
The college is located in Mangalore, 352 km from Bangalore, and is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
Distance from Bangalore Airport to A J Institute of Medical Science: 373 km
Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to A J Institute of Medical Science: 348 km
Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to A J Institute of Medical Science: 347 km
MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital - Bangalore
Course name: MS Ophthalmology
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
MCI
Government of Karnataka
Eligibility: Must have a recognized degree of MBBS awarded by an Indian University in respect of recognized Medical College. PG NEET Qualification Mandatory*
Duration: 3 Years
Specializations:
MS - ENT
MS - Ophthalmology
MS - General Surgery
MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy
MD - Pathology
MS - Orthopaedics
MD - Paediatrics
MD - Radio Diagnosis/Radiology
MD - General Medicine
MD - Psychiatry
MD - Anaesthesiology
MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Campus Location: SS Academy of Higher Education and Research JSS Medical Institutions Campus Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara Mysuru – 570 015 Karnataka INDIA
Distance:
The college is well connected to bus stations, railway stations, and the airport.
Distance from Bangalore Airport to MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital: 33.7 kms
Distance from Majestic Bus Stand to MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital: 32.5 kms
Distance from Bangalore City Railway Station to MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital: 32.3 kms
Top MS Opthalmology Colleges in Karnataka
Last updated: Sep 22, 2021
MS Opthalmology course details
Duration
3 Years
Level
Master Level
Admission Mode
Merit/Management
Entrance Exam
NEET-PG
Type of Institution
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science/ Deemed University/ Private University.
Eligibility
The candidate should be a graduate in Medicine (M.B.B.S)from any university recognised by the Medical Council of India. The candidate should have completed satisfactorily the Rotating compulsory internship of one year in an institution recognised by the Medical Council of India he candidate should have obtained permanent Registration of any State Medical Council. No candidate shall be admitted to any post graduate degree / diploma course unless the candidate has obtained and produced the eligibility certificate issued by the University.
NEET PG is mandatory*
Fees
KEA:
Government Colleges(G)- INR. 38,900 to INR. 2,63,900 per nnum
Government Private Seats(G) - INR. 1,02,786 to INR. 7,13,780 per annum
GMP/OPN (P) in Private Colleges - INR. 1,58,000 to INR. 40,00,000 per annum
NRI/Others (Q) - INR. 1,02,785 to INR. 90,15,500 per annum
(The fees structure mentioned above are as per 2020 medical counselling).
Admission Process:
Candidates seeking admission to MD should mandatorily qualify NEET-PG Exam. The NEET qualified students are required to undergo two types of counselling.
1.The students seeking admission to medical colleges affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) should undergo the counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).
2.The students seeking admission to deemed universities should undergo counselling conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Intake of MS Opthalmology
Colleges
Seats
M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
4
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
4
Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore
5
Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore
8
BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
2
A J Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore
4
The Oxford Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore
2
Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore
5
MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore
4
Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar
10
Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur
3
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences Bellur
4
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital, Tumkur
2
Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore
5
Father Mullers Medical College, Mangalore
2
NITTE's K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
6
JJM Medical College, Davangere
12
S S Institute of Medical Sciences& Research Centre, Davangere
2
KLE's Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum
5
JSS Medical College, Mysore
5
Basaveswara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga
3
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore
4
K V G Medical College, Sullia
3
Placement of MS Opthalmology
There is a lot of demand for Ophthalmologists in recent days. Due to an increased aged population suffering from severe eye problems there is a need for more number of Ophthalmologists for eye treatments. The eye problems can be diagnosed at any age and it requires immediate attention so people are not taking any chances and are approaching the Ophthalmologists. At the initial years of careers, they will work with senior eye specialists. They will be assisting them in various eye surgeries in eye hospitals. After they gain some experience, they are appointed ad ‘Lead Eye Surgeons’, they are responsible to maintain a team of eye experts in the eye hospitals.
They have ample job opportunities even in academics. They can join as assistant professors and take up teaching of subjects related to eye treatments and eye surgery. They are sometimes appointed as head of department for eye surgery or may also even get promoted as Deans or Vice Presidents in medical colleges.
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Some of the advantages of being an Ophthalmic Surgeon are:
They are highly paid individuals
They have flexible timings
They spend their majority of time in eye surgeries
They are not called on for emergencies
On a typical day they will be performing outpatient duties
They are responsible to take post-operative treatments for the patients
They can have good work and life balance
They have excellent job opportunities and are highly paid individuals
Top Recruiters for MS Opthalmology students
MS Ophthalmology has some sub-specialities. The MS Ophthalmology students can choose different subspecialties related to Ophthalmology. The chosen sub-speciality determines the scope and work of the Ophthalmologists.
Some of the sub-specialities are:
Cornea and Anterior Ophthalmologists: The Cornea and Anterior Ophthalmologists are basically involved in diagnosis and treatment related to anterior parts of the eye like cornea, iris etc. They basically deal with the surgery and treatment of the anterior parts of eye. They conduct surgeries like cornea transplantation and many other surgeries related to the anterior eye parts.
Earning Potential: They can easily earn around 12 lakhs to 15 lakhs per annum
Retina Specialists: The Retina Specialists perform surgeries in the posterior part of the eye that is retina. The retina of the eye deteriorates according to age and sometimes it becomes fatal and diabetes patients may suffer from retina problems. The Retina Specialists are responsible to treat the retinal disorders in such patients. They are also responsible to provide radiotherapy treatments for the patients with retinal disorders.
Earning Potential: They can easily earn around 15 lakhs to 18 lakhs per annum
Ophthalmic and Vision Science Specialists: The Ophthalmic and Vision specialists are responsible to study the vision disorders and diseases caused in eyes. They are responsible for assessing and monitoring various visual functions and structure changes. They provide treatments for various eye problems like glaucoma, cataract and also perform retinopathy treatments.
Earning Potential: They can easily earn around 10 lakhs to 12 lakhs per annum
Ophthalmic Physicians: The Ophthalmic Physicians or Medical ophthalmologists are the doctors who prevent, diagnose and treat medical eye conditions that are related to systemic disease like diabetes and blood pressure. They are trained doctors in both general (internal) medicine and ophthalmology. They provide treatments for various problems like hypertension, atherosclerosis, inflammation, infection and malignancy etc.
Earning Potential: They can easily earn around 10 lakhs to 12 lakhs per annum
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