Ophthalmologist Consultant phaco Surgeon

About The Opportunity

• Perform safe, efficient cataract surgeries (phacoemulsification) and IOL implantation with high standards of clinical governance and asepsis.
• Conduct pre-operative assessment and biometry (optical/A-scan), determine IOL power, and document surgical plans for optimum refractive outcomes.
• Manage intraoperative complications (e.g., posterior capsular rupture) and post-operative care, including follow-up clinics and adjustment of treatment plans.
• Collaborate with optometrists, surgical nurses, and theatre staff to optimise patient flow, surgical throughput, and theatre utilisation.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, surgical logs, and quality metrics; participate in morbidity & mortality reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Educate patients and families on cataract treatment options, expected outcomes, and postoperative care to ensure informed consent and high patient satisfaction.
  

Skills & Qualifications

• MBBS with MS/DO/DNB in Ophthalmology or equivalent and registration with the National Medical Commission / State Medical Council.
• Minimum 3+ years of independent cataract surgical experience post-training with documented phaco case log and outcomes.
• Proven competency in phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation for routine and complex cataracts.
• Hands-on experience with optical biometry (IOLMaster/Lenstar) and A-scan biometry for accurate IOL calculations.
• Proficiency in slit-lamp biomicroscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy, and anterior segment evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage intraoperative and postoperative complications with sound clinical judgment.
  

Preferred

• Experience with femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) or advanced phaco platforms (e.g., Centurion, Infiniti).
• Exposure to subspecialty clinics (refractive, cornea, glaucoma) or prior consultant-level clinical practice.
• Track record in clinical audits, quality improvement projects, or training junior surgeons and ophthalmic staff.
  

• On-site clinical role in a patient-centric eye-care facility with a focus on surgical excellence and measurable outcomes.
• Opportunities for surgical case-mix growth, skills development, and participation in clinical governance and audit.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team with structured theatre scheduling and scope for private practice as per centre policy.
  

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