The Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Ophthalmology at KIST Medical College & Teaching Hospital is a three-year postgraduate residency program that trains doctors to become specialist eye surgeons. The curriculum covers medical and surgical management of eye diseases, including cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retinal disorders, corneal transplantation, pediatric ophthalmology, and oculoplasty. Residents gain extensive hands-on experience in outpatient clinics, operating theatres, and emergency eye care, using modern diagnostic and surgical equipment. The program emphasizes research, academic development, and community eye health, requiring the completion of a thesis. Graduates are prepared to work as consultant ophthalmologists in hospitals, eye care centers, and academic institutions, addressing both common and complex visual disorders.
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