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Birat Medical College

Ophthalmology

The diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye.

Programmes
2
Teaching areas
5

Overview

The Department of Ophthalmology teaches the examination of the eye and the diagnosis and treatment of common eye diseases, including cataract, glaucoma, infection and injury. Ophthalmology is taught in the clinical years of MBBS, with a university examination at the end of Semester VII.

Teaching & research areas

  • Clinical examination of the eye
  • Cataract
  • Glaucoma
  • Eye infections and injuries
  • Community eye health