Ophthalmology

Hi,
Ophthalmologists are doctors who specialize in the medical and surgical care of the eye. The field is divided into general ophthalmologists and surgical ophthalmologists. Surgical ophthalmology includes a number of sub-specialties such as retina-uveitis, cornea/anterior segment, and ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. All of these specialists use lasers for refractive or other surgical procedures. Like all doctors, ophthalmologists are highly trained medical professionals with an undergraduate degree, medical school and a four-year residency under their belts. Surgical specialists undertake an additional one to two year fellowship to learn the latest techniques and the use of the newest equipment.
Complete a Bachelor's degree program in a field of your choice. Take advanced math and Science classes to increase your preparation for medical school. It also is important to make good grades, as admission to medical school is highly competitive.
Enroll in medical school. Medical school is a challenging four-year academic program, including two years of class work in physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology, and two years of practical experience working with doctors hands-on at hospitals and clinics.
Apply for surgical ophthalmology residency programs in your last year of med school. Ophthalmology residency programs typically last four years, often including a one-year residency, and the resident gradually is given more responsibility as she gains experience. You will be working with surgeons who perform various laser eye procedures during your residency. You qualify for an unrestricted license to practice medicine after you complete your residency.
Apply for a surgical ophthalmology fellowship in your area of interest after you complete your residency. Ophthalmic surgical fellowships in glaucoma, retina/uveitis, and cornea/anterior segment, which all involve laser procedures, usually take one to two years.
Join a surgical ophthalmology practice in your area. Work for a few years to gain experience in ophthalmology and laser surgery, and then you can decide whether to work toward a partnership in your practice or explore other opportunities.

Hello Shashan,
Ophthalmology is the branch of medical science concerning the anatomy, physiology and diseases of human eyes. A professional in the field with a degree in ophthalmology courses is called as an ophthalmologist. Ophthalmology courses equip the candidate with the ability to conduct surgery for correcting the errors of the eyes. So, an ophthalmologist can act as a physician as well as a surgeon.
Ophthalmology course train the students in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries in and around the eye. Ophthalmologists are approached for routine eye checkups, diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders, prescriptions for vision aids, surgery and management of eye problems. Ophthalmologists can deal with diseases and surgery of the eyes and the area surrounding the eyes.
Eligibility:
The Bachelor ophthalmology course can be taken up by candidates, who have completed their class 12th with certain required percentage in science stream with biology. Aspirants should clear an All India Medical Entrance Examination to enter into reputed medical colleges. The admissions into postgraduate degree and Diploma courses are made through post graduate medical entrance examination.
Scope/ Pay scale:
Ophthalmology has ample career prospects. Both private and government sectors recruit at least one ophthalmologist in the hospitals run by them. Apart from this, they are required in charitable hospitals, non-governmental organizations and missionary hospitals. Private nursing homes and clinics offer handsome salary package for the ophthalmologist. Ophthalmology courses provide a base for setting up of own eye clinics, which are more profitable for them.