Ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologist

NCS Code: 2212.0800

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who specialises in eye and vision care. Their training includes medical school, an internship, and residency or fellowship in ophthalmology. In India, this role would equate to an MBBS, followed by specialised postgraduate training in eye care.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Clinical Examination Skills

• Surgical skills 

•  communication Skills

SUCCESS STORY

Dr. Debasmita Majhi completed her primary medical education at MKCG Medical College, Berhampur University, Odisha, followed by a postgraduate degree in Ophthalmology from SCB Medical College, Utkal University, Odisha. She then pursued a fellowship in Comprehensive Ophthalmology from LVPEI, Bhubaneswar and subsequently did another fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Neuro-ophthalmology. Later, she joined LVPEI, Bhubaneswar, as a Consultant Ophthalmologist. In the year 2017-18, she was appointed clinical in charge of the Rajgangpur secondary centre, Odisha. Currently, she is working as a paediatric ophthalmologist and also heads the low vision and rehabilitation services at the MTC Campus of LVPEI in Bhubaneswar. Compassionate about delivering the right care to all her patients, she has a keen interest in treating paediatric cataract cases and neuro-ophthalmology cases among tribal children.

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