MS in Ophthalmology

Advance Your Career in Eye Care and Surgical Treatments

MS in Ophthalmology

Course Overview

MS in Ophthalmology is a 3-year postgraduate degree course that entirely deals with the diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and prevention of eye disorders. The course provides in-depth clinical training including Histology, Ocular Physiology, Immunology, and Microbiology.

  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Level: Postgraduate
  • Average Fees: ₹5,000 - ₹6,00,000 per annum
  • Selection: MBBS + NEET-PG
  • Average Starting Salary: ₹4 - ₹12 Lakhs annually

Career Prospects

MS in Ophthalmology offers a wide range of job opportunities. You can practice as an Ophthalmologist, Medical Consultant, Senior Resident, Lecturer, Professor, Clinical Data Analyst, and more. The demand for Ophthalmologists is high, ensuring job security and high remuneration.

  • Ophthalmologist
  • Medical Consultant
  • Senior Resident
  • Lecturer
  • Professor

Job Roles & Salary Structure

Role Average Annual Package (INR)
Product Specialist 5-8 LPA
Clinical Associates 4-9 LPA
Ophthalmologist 4-10 LPA
Consultant Ophthalmologist 4-8 LPA
Professor 5-12 LPA
Surgeon 6-12 LPA

Top Medical Colleges

Top Government Colleges Offering MS Ophthalmology

Institute State/City Seats
Madras Medical College Chennai 30
Stanley Medical College Chennai 6
Medical College Kolkata Kolkata 22
Grant Medical College Mumbai 12
King George’s Medical University Lucknow 8
Lady Hardinge Medical College Delhi 4
RG Kar Medical College Kolkata 6
Army Hospital Research And Referral Delhi 4
Andhra Medical College Visakhapatnam 11
Mysore Medical College and Research Institute Mysuru 9

Top Private Colleges Offering MS Ophthalmology

Institute State/City
Kasturba Medical College Manipal
CMC Vellore Vellore
NIMS University Jaipur
Sri Ramchandra Institute of Medical Education and Research Chennai
Ramaiah Medical College Bangalore
Sharda University Noida
SVS Medical College Telangana
Santosh Medical College Ghaziabad
St. Johns Medical College Bangalore
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical College Gangtok

Frequently Asked Questions

After pursuing MS in Ophthalmology you can join any Government, private, or corporate hospital. Apart from that you can set up your own eye clinic after some initial investment.

Harvard University is the best Institute for MS Ophthalmology.

The total fee of MS Ophthalmology in India can range between 5k-10 lakh per annum.

The duration of a Master of Surgery (MS) in Ophthalmology is 3 years.

To get admission to MS in Ophthalmology you must have an MBBS degree with 50 % marks and a good rank in the NEET PG entrance examination.