Job Summary

Examine, diagnose, and manage a wide range of paediatric ophthalmic conditions. Evaluate and treat strabismus, amblyopia, congenital cataracts, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, and other childhood eye disorders. Perform paediatric ophthalmic surgeries as per clinical indications and departmental protocols. Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for infants, children, and adolescents. Manage emergency paediatric ophthalmic cases. Interpret diagnostic investigations and formulate appropriate treatment plans. Counsel parents and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and follow-up care. Work closely with optometrists, orthoptists, anaesthetists, paediatricians, genetic counsellors, and other specialists for multidisciplinary patient management. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the hospital information system. Ensure compliance with hospital policies, clinical protocols, NABH standards, and patient safety guidelines.

Participate in departmental clinical meetings, audits, CMEs, and academic activities. Guide and mentor fellows, residents, and junior doctors wherever applicable. Participate in research activities, publications, and clinical trials as per departmental requirements.

Contribute to community outreach programs, screening camps, and awareness initiatives. Support quality improvement initiatives and continuous professional development.

The Ophthalmologist - Paediatric Ophthalmology is responsible for providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care to infants, children, and adolescents. The role includes diagnosing and treating paediatric eye disorders, managing strabismus, amblyopia, congenital ocular conditions,



and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care while maintaining the highest clinical and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

- Examine, diagnose, and manage a wide range of paediatric ophthalmic conditions.
- Evaluate and treat strabismus, amblyopia, congenital cataracts, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, and other childhood eye disorders.
- Perform paediatric ophthalmic surgeries as per clinical indications and departmental protocols.
- Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for infants, children, and adolescents.
- Manage emergency paediatric ophthalmic cases.
- Interpret diagnostic investigations and formulate appropriate treatment plans.
- Counsel parents and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and follow-up care.
- Work closely with optometrists, orthoptists, anaesthetists, paediatricians, genetic counsellors, and other specialists for multidisciplinary patient management.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the hospital information system.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, clinical protocols, NABH standards, and patient safety guidelines.
- Participate in departmental clinical meetings, audits, CMEs, and academic activities.
- Guide and mentor fellows, residents, and junior doctors wherever applicable.
- Participate in research activities, publications, and clinical trials as per departmental requirements.
- Contribute to community outreach programs, screening camps, and awareness initiatives.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and continuous career development.

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📌 Consultant ophthalmologist - Paediatric (Bengaluru)
🏢 Narayana Nethralaya
📍 Bengaluru