Department of Ophthalmology

Providing comprehensive eye care services, education, and research in ophthalmology with state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty.

Department Overview

A comprehensive ophthalmology department dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and research.

GMC Gondia Building

Our Mission

  • Diagnosis and treatment of all types of Eye patients
  • Good quality education to MBBS and PG students
  • Good research work
  • Active participation in community work

Department Activities

Comprehensive range of clinical, academic, and community services provided by our department.

Clinical Work

Routine and Emergency eye care services providing comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for all types of eye conditions.

Academic Teaching

Comprehensive education for 150 MBBS students annually, covering all aspects of ophthalmology through modern teaching methodologies.

PG Training

Advanced training for 3 PG Residents for MS Ophthalmology per year, including comprehensive surgical and clinical training.

Research Work

Active involvement in cutting-edge research projects, clinical trials, and academic publications in ophthalmology.

Community Services

Diagnostic camps, awareness programs, and community outreach initiatives for comprehensive eye care.

Vision Care

Specialized services for visual impairment, including certification for UDID/Swavlamban Card and comprehensive eye care.

Our Vision

Striving towards excellence in ophthalmology care and education.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

To make available the state of art diagnostic and treatment facility of all Eye disorders including subspecialty services.

Excellence in Education

To become the best ophthalmology department for UG and PG teaching in Maharashtra state.

Eye Bank Services

Establishment of eye bank services to support corneal transplantation and vision restoration programs.

Our Services

Comprehensive range of ophthalmology services since inception, striving for excellence in academics, research and patient care.

OPD Diagnostic Procedures & Management

Comprehensive outpatient diagnostic services and management of various eye conditions

Screening Services

Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy, ARMD, and other retinal disorders

School Children Camps

Diagnostic camps for school children for refractive errors and other ocular morbidities

Emergency Services

Emergency services specially trauma care for acute eye conditions

Surgical Procedures

Cataract, Dacryocystitis, Glaucoma, Lid Surgeries, Pterygium, and other ophthalmic surgeries

National Programs

Contribution to National Program for Control of Blindness through SICS surgeries and awareness programs

Visual Divyang Certification

Certification of Visual Divyang for UDID/Swavlamban Card

Diagnostic Camps

Various diagnostic and awareness camps as organized as per Govt. of Maharashtra/India guidelines

Education & Training

Comprehensive academic activities involving teaching, examinations, and record keeping with modern learning strategies.

MBBS Education

Academic activities involve teaching, examinations, record keeping of internal assessment of 150 MBBS Students per year.

PG Training

PG teaching/Training to three candidates per year for MS Ophthalmology including Thesis/research work.

CPS Training

Two CPS DOMS candidates have already been trained in our department.

Modern Teaching Methods

Learner-centered teaching strategies including small group discussions, problem-based learning, and surgical training.

Research Activities

Active involvement in research and academic development in ophthalmology.

Student Research

The Department encourages students in the domain of research and has guided and supervised several Short-Term Studentship (STS) projects under ICMR.

Faculty Research

The faculty is also involved in various research activities contributing to the advancement of ophthalmology knowledge.

Department Facilities

State-of-the-art facilities designed to provide comprehensive ophthalmology care and education.

Slit Lamp Examination

Advanced slit lamp biomicroscopy for detailed anterior segment examination

Autorefractometer

Computerized autorefractometer for accurate refractive error measurement

Ophthalmoscopy

Direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy for comprehensive retinal examination

Retinoscopy

Objective retinoscopy for accurate refractive assessment

Tonometry

Intraocular pressure measurement using advanced tonometry techniques

Dedicated Ophthalmic OT

State-of-the-art dedicated ophthalmic operation theatre for surgical procedures

Dedicated Eye Ward

Specialized eye ward for inpatient care and post-operative management

Projector

Audio-visual equipment for effective teaching and presentations

Departmental Library

Comprehensive collection of ophthalmology books, journals, and digital resources

Teaching Room

Dedicated teaching room for academic sessions and student interactions

Our Faculty

Meet our experienced and dedicated team of ophthalmology educators and practitioners.

Assistant Professor

Dr Pravinkumar Dhuwadhapare

Leading the department with extensive experience in ophthalmology education and clinical practice.

Senior Resident

Dr Mohit Gajbhiye

Specialized in comprehensive eye care with expertise in modern ophthalmic procedures and patient management.