Undergraduate Text Book of
OPHTHALMOLOGY
A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners & Students
Undergraduate Text Book of
OPHTHALMOLOGY
A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners & Students
A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners & Students
A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners & Students
We are pleased to present this CBME-aligned textbook of Ophthalmology, specifically designed for undergraduate medical students. Each chapter is aligned with specific competencies as listed in the official undergraduate medical education curriculum.
The book has been systematically divided into five sections. Section A deals with basics in ophthalmology, which includes ocular embryology, anatomy, physiology and optics. Section B deals with basic optics & refraction Section C deals with clinical ophthalmology that covers ocular diseases. Section D incorporates practical ophthalmology that comprises history taking and examination, ocular therapeutics, diagnostic and investigating procedures in ophthalmology, ophthalmic instruments and OT sterilization. Section E covers community ophthalmology and a miscellaneous chapter which can help students to fetch better marks in final examination as well as various competitive examinations.
The textbook connects ophthalmological concepts with related fields such as neurology, internal medicine, pediatrics, and community medicine.
Diagrams, flowcharts, and clinical photographs have been incorporated to enhance visual learning and retention.
Each chapter concludes with a variety of assessment tools, short and long answer questions, and points to remember.
Special emphasis is given on avoidable blindness in accordance with NPCB and other public health programs.
Competencies are mapped as per NMC curriculum into knowledge, skills, and ethics/communication.
Separate MCQ booklets are provided to aid students, residents, and optometrists in preparing for exams.
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Department of Ophthalmology ( WBMES), Fellow (Oculoplasty), FAICO
Alumni of North Bengal Medical College,
Sankara Deva Netralaya
Dr. Chandana Chakraborti completed MBBS from prestigious Calcutta Medical College and MD from Rajendra Prasad Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi. She has teaching experience of 20 years at multiple Govt. Medical Colleges of West Bengal namely RIO, Medical College Kolkata, CNMCH (Kolkata), NRSMCH (Kolkata), NBMCH (Darjeeling) and BSMC (Bankura). Professor Chakraborti is an examiner for both UG and PG for various State Medical Colleges. She is a passionate teacher and is involved in teaching and training programs with multiple ophthalmology organizations.
She is the Author of “Sure Success in Ophthalmology Viva Voce & Practical Examination” , a book for MBBS UG students. She has authored more than 75 research publications in reputed State, National and International level journals. She has authored two chapters in two different PG books. She is a reviewer of several National & International Ophthalmology journals. She is a regular speaker in various State and National level conferences. She has received various awards from reputed Academic bodies namely Sushrut Samman Award (2024) by Forum of Ophthal Teachers, Guru Sangam Gold Plate Resource Teacher Award (2023) by AIOS.
Dr. Nabanita Barua has done her MBBS from esteemed LHMC (New Delhi). She has completed her Diploma in Ophthalmology from MAMC (New Delhi) followed by DNB in Ophthalmology in AHEC (Jaipur). She pursued fellowship (NPCB) in vitreoretina in RIO (Kolkata). She also cleared three steps of FICO with MRCSED Ophthalmology. She has worked as in teaching faculty in various medical colleges like CNMC, NRS, IPGME&R (Kolkata), DMGMC (Purulia), spanning over a decade. She also has worked as member of MEU and pursued ACME in KGMU (Lucknow). At present, she is posted as Associate Professor and HOD Ophthalmology in TGMC(Tamluk). She has various research publications in NMC recognized journals. She is Associate Editor of State Ophthalmology Journal (JOSWB) and participates regularly in various national and international conferences.
Dr. Sripurna Ghosh is an Ophthalmologist with keen interest in Oculoplasty and Aesthetic procedures. She has done her MBBS from Bankura Sammilani Medical College followed by her Masters in Ophthalmology from North Bengal Medical College. She also cleared her DNB (Ophthalmology) exam. forthwith. After this she pursued her dream of fellowship in Oculoplastic Surgery. She has been conferred the FAICO (Oculoplasty) Certificate by All India Ophthalmological Society. She has authored chapters in books from International Publishers earlier. She has also participated in State and National Conferences as Faculty and has participated as Guest Faculty for PG teaching programme. It’s her fervour for teaching students that has helped her contribute to this book which shall help undergraduate as well as post graduate students to upskill their knowledge and clinical acumen in Ophthalmology.
Very Helpful for Undergraduate Students
Amazing book. Very helpful for UG students
A great book. Perfect amalgamation of practical and theoretical aspects of Ophthalmology.
MCQ booklet is a must have for NEET PG, FRCOpth and DNB PDCET aspirants
the Undergraduate Textbook of Ophthalmology fulfills its promise of being a reliable, concise, and clinically oriented guide for MBBS students. It is well-suited not only for classroom learning but also for quick revision before examinations. Teachers may also find it a handy resource for structuring lectures in accordance with the CBME framework.
The Undergraduate Textbook of Ophthalmology is a concise, well-structured guide aligned with the CBME curriculum. Clear language, clinical relevance, and rich illustrations make learning easy and engaging. Covering key competencies and practical aspects, it is an ideal companion for students in both classroom study and exam preparation
A clear, concise, and clinically oriented textbook of ophthalmology, perfectly aligned with CBME. Rich visuals and practical focus make it indispensable for undergraduates.
Perfectly written according to CBME-aligned guidelines. A must have textbook for all undergrads
Finally, a textbook where management of each condition is extremely well written in a methodical, algorithmic way. The MCQ booklet too is a must have for NEET PG as well FRCOpth aspirants.
