Consultant - Glaucoma Surgeon

Requirements

Consultant - Glaucoma Surgeon

diagnosis and surgical management of glaucoma

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive glaucoma diagnostics, including visual field analysis, OCT interpretation, gonioscopy, and optic nerve head assessment.
• Perform a wide range of glaucoma surgeries, including but not limited to trabeculectomy, glaucoma valve implants, MIGS (minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries), and combined cataract-glaucoma procedures.
• Lead outpatient glaucoma clinics with high standards of patient care and clinical efficiency.
• Collaborate with general ophthalmologists and subspecialty colleagues for co-management of complex cases.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all patient interactions, surgical outcomes, and follow-ups in accordance with institutional protocols.
• Contribute to clinical training programs, mentoring junior doctors and fellows as required.
• Participate in academic initiatives, CMEs, workshops, and research projects related to glaucoma.
• Adhere to all clinical governance, patient safety, and ethical standards.
• Assist in developing patient awareness programs and preventive glaucoma screening camps.
  

Required Qualifications:

• MS/MD/DNB in Ophthalmology from a recognized medical institution.
• Completion of a fellowship in Glaucoma diagnostics and surgery from one of the top-tier eye hospitals such as:
• LV Prasad Eye Institute
• Aravind Eye Hospital
• Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore
• Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
• Minimum of 2 years of independent experience post-fellowship in glaucoma management and surgery.
  

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• High level of surgical precision, patient empathy, and diagnostic acumen.
• Sound understanding of glaucoma pathophysiology, therapeutics, and laser procedures.
• Competence in managing advanced and refractory glaucoma cases.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, peers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to participate in community outreach programs and screening initiatives.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to medical ethics and hospital protocols.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and digital tools for patient records and imaging.