Role & responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage conditions related to:
- Eyelids: ptosis, entropion, ectropion, chalazion, eyelid tumors, trauma
- Orbit: fractures, inflammations, thyroid eye disease, tumors
- Lacrimal system: congenital & acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction, DCR surgeries
- Facial aesthetics: Botox, fillers, scar revision, chemical peels
- Conduct pre-operative assessments & investigations
- Perform reconstructive and cosmetic oculoplastic surgeries
- Provide post-operative care, follow-ups, and complication management
Surgical Responsibilities
- Eyelid surgeries: blepharoplasty, ptosis correction, lid reconstruction
- Lacrimal surgeries: external/endoscopic DCR, probing, intubation
- Orbital surgeries: decompressions, tumor excisions, fracture repairs
- Facial aesthetic procedures: Botox, fillers, minor cosmetic interventions
- Management of pediatric oculoplasty cases (congenital anomalies)
Patient Care & Counselling
- Explain diagnosis, treatment options & surgical risks
- Provide pre/post-surgery guidance and rehabilitation support
- Work with ocularists for prosthetic eye rehabilitation
Administrative & Training Responsibilities
- Maintain medical records & surgical documentation
- Participate in hospital quality improvement and audits
- Train junior doctors, fellows, and optometrists
- Contribute to research, publications & CME activities
Preferred candidate profile
MS/DNB-Ophthalmology
Fellowship in Oculoplasty