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Department of Ophthalmology

Vision & Mission


The department of Ophthalmology is a well-equipped department situated on the 5th floor of building no. 3 of Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Lavale. Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. We aim to impart to the UG student along with academics, the ability to ethically innovate, educate and participate in various activities of the department.

  Vision
  • The Department of Ophthalmology of Symbiosis Medical College for Women is committed to be a ‘CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE’ by excelling in each of our core areas—patient care, research, and education.
Mission
  • Mission is to provide such skills to the students that at the end of the course, students shall have knowledge of:
    1. Common problems affecting the eye
    2. Principles of management of major ophthalmic emergencies
    3. Major systemic diseases affecting the eye
    4. National programme for prevention of blindness and its implementation at various level
    5. Eye bank organisation

HOD Profile



Name:- Dr. Arundhati Pande
MBBS DOMS DNB FICO FAICO (Oculoplasty) FACS MRCS

Dr Arundhati Pande is working more than 20 years in the field of Ophthalmology. She is a Graduate from Prestigious Lokmanya Tilak Medical college and Sion Municipal Hospital Mumbai.

Teaching Experience:

She is having teaching experience for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Nursing students.

Achievements:

She has international and National Conferences presentations. She was a winner of a POS quiz in 2018. She is active member of All India Ophthalmology society, Delhi ophthalmology society, Maharashtra ophthalmology society, Poona ophthalmology society.

Paper Publications:

She is having International and National publications at various journals.

Presentations:

Dr Arundhati has Government of India approved patent No 427660. She is doing basic science research with Symbiosis center for research and innovation (SCRI) Symbiosis.

Extracurricular activities:

Dr. Pande is Half Ironman finisher. She has 5 events under her belt. She was podium finisher at Kolhapur Lohpurush Event. She is Marathoner with podium finisher. She is cyclist and got Podium in Pune Lonavala 100 km ride. She is an avid trekker. She has done two expeditions Mount Yunam, Mount Mentok Kangri. She follows Vipassanya meditation.

Infrastructure facilities


Department - Professor room, Associate Professor room, Assistant Professor room, Departmental Library.

OPD - Reception Counter, Waiting hall, Refraction room, patient examination room, Dark room, Minor procedure room, B – scan, Cataract work -up room, Demo room.

Ward - Separate male and female wards, total 10 beds, nursing station, doctors room, clinic room, pantry room and separate male and female toilets.

Library

  • Department library has 80 books
  • Journals – National, International and E-journals
  • Broadband internet, 24 hours open, free for teachers and students.

    • Ophthalmology OPD



    Major Equipments Slit Lamp



    Perimetry


    B Scan


    Refraction


    Ophthalmic Operation Theatre


    Services


    OT services:

    1. Small incision cataract surgery

    2. Phaco emulsification Cataract surgery

    3. Pterygium surgery

    4. Squint surgery

    5. DCT/DCR


    OPD services:

    1. Cornea clinic

    2. Glaucoma clinic

    3. Retina clinic

    4. Squint Clinic

    5. Oculoplastic Clinic

    6. Neuro-opthalmology

    7. Routine day care procedure

    8. Perimetry

    9. Orthoptic exercises

    10. Refraction

    11. Bscan

    12. Screening for Retinopathy of prematurity

    Key Focus Areas


    1. Cataract Screening Camps
    2. Providing comprehensive outpatient care
    3. Providing surgical care of highest quality
    4. Awareness programs and educational lectures for general population, faculties and medical students