Consultant Ophthalmologist - Orbit & Oculoplasty

Requirements

Consultant Ophthalmologist - Orbit & Oculoplasty

Orbit and Oculoplasty

LV Prasad Eye Institute, Aravind Eye Hospital, Narayana Nethralaya (Bangalore), or Sankara Nethralaya (Chennai)

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients requiring orbit, oculoplasty, and lacrimal surgeries.
• Carry out a full range of oculoplastic and orbital procedures including eyelid reconstruction, ptosis correction, orbital fracture repair, dermoid cyst excision, enucleation/evisceration, orbital decompression, dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), and tumor excisions.
• Work in coordination with multi-disciplinary teams for complex orbital pathologies such as trauma, tumors, thyroid eye disease, and congenital deformities.
• Provide postoperative care, counseling, and follow-up to ensure optimal surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Guide junior ophthalmologists and fellows through clinical discussions, surgical observations, and academic sessions.
• Participate actively in CME programs, clinical audits, and research initiatives within the department.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to best practices in ophthalmic surgical care.
• Contribute to institutional goals in delivering high-quality patient-centric services and improving access to super-specialty eye care.
  

Candidate Requirements:

• MS/DNB in Ophthalmology from a recognized medical institution.
• Mandatory fellowship in Orbit and Oculoplasty from one of the following:
• LV Prasad Eye Institute
• Aravind Eye Hospital
• Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore
• Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
• Minimum 2 years of post-fellowship clinical and surgical experience in Orbit and Oculoplasty.
• Sound clinical knowledge in general ophthalmology and a proven ability to handle complex oculoplastic cases independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage patient queries and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• A team-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous professional development and excellence in patient care.