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
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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:
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Common problems affecting the eye
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Principles of management of major ophthalmic
emergencies
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Major systemic diseases affecting the eye
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National programme for prevention of blindness and its
implementation at various level
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Eye bank organisation
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:
- Common problems affecting the eye
- Principles of management of major ophthalmic emergencies
- Major systemic diseases affecting the eye
- National programme for prevention of blindness and its implementation at various level
- Eye bank organisation
HOD Profile
Name:-Dr. Kanchan Bala Rathore
Qualification:-M.B.B.S, M.S (OPHTHALMOLOGY), F.M.R
Fellow in Medical Retina and Phacosurgery
Fellow in Lasik Surgery
Dr. Kanchan Bala Rathore is a practicing Board-Certified Consultant Ophthalmologist & Cataract Surgeon. She Graduated in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S) and Post-Graduated in Master of Surgery (M.S) in Ophthalmology from Government Medical College, MP. She further did her Super specialization – ‘Fellowship in Medical Retina’ and ‘Phaco-Cataract’ Surgery from Mumbai. She has completed the course on CISP-I and II, RBCW as mandated under the National Medical Commission.
Experience:
She has over 12 years of experience in the field of Ophthalmology and Phaco- Cataract Surgeries. After her Rural Stint as Specialty Medical Officer (SMO) at various Government District Hospitals like Harda, Buldhana etc. She was appointed as Registrar at Prestigious Seth G.S Medical College, Govt. KEM Hospital. She was also attached at the Corporate Bombay Hospital where she worked with experienced Vitreo-Retinal and Paediatric Ophthalmic Surgeons.She was appreciated and felicitated for her extensive surgical work by Human Rights Association Society registered under Govt. of India.
Papers:
She has many research papers to her credit.
Personal Achievements:
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Appointed as Nodal Blindness Control Officer under NPCBVI - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India.
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Appointed as District ART Officer under NACO - Department of Public Health, Govt. of Maharashtra.
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Selected as Flight Lieutenant - Air Force under SSC - Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India.
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International Fellow under FICO - London, England.
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Completed over 6000 SICS and 2500 Phacosurgery up till date.
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Felicitated for extensive surgical work by “Human Rights Association Society” registered under Govt. of India.
Outreach activity:
| S.No | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organized and participated as Chief Operating Surgeon for Cataract Camp Harda, MP | December 2015 |
| 2 | Diabetic Retinopathy Eye Camp Bardoli, Gujarat | June 2016 |
| 3 | Cataract Screening Camp, Old Age Home Harda, MP | June 2019 |
| 4 | Lecture as subject expert for SCON “ESSENTIAL EYE EXERCISES & STRATEGIES FOR VISION ENHANCEMENT” | 5th Feb 2021 |
| 5 | World Glaucoma Day – Lecture | 12 March 2021 |
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.
Newly added equipments - NCT tonometer, Appasamy operating microscope with inbuilt recorder, Operating table
Library
Ophthalmology OPD
Major Equipments
Slit Lamp
Perimetry
B Scan
Refraction
Ophthalmic Operation Theatre
Services
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OT services
- Small incision cataract surgery
- Phaco emulsification Cataract surgery
- Pterygium surgery
- Squint surgery
- DCT/DCR
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OPD services:
- Cornea clinic
- Glaucoma clinic
- Retina clinic
- Squint Clinic
- Oculoplastic Clinic
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Routine day care procedure
- Perimetry
- Orthoptic exercises
- Refraction
- B-scan
- Screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Key Focus Areas
- Cataract Screening Camps
- Providing comprehensive outpatient care
- Providing surgical care of highest quality
- Awareness programs and educational lectures for general population, faculties and medical students
