DNB Ophthalmology
The value of medical education is paramount in Thind Eye Hospital. The goal is to educate future ophthalmologists and support the national effort to expand access to healthcare.
The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has approved THIND EYE HOSPITAL for postgraduate studies in ophthalmology—DNB ophthalmology, which offers two primary seats annually. According to NBE procedure, admission is made through the NEET and counseling. According to NBE guidelines, DNB students receive a stipend.
Students are required to produce a powerpoint presentation on a topic from the current module for once-weekly seminars.
Additionally, the students are rotated through various subspecialty OPDs to hone their clinical abilities. Students are urged to be modest and empathetic
and cultivate a high level of ethics in their work.
Along with teaching students fundamental skills like slit lamp biomicroscopy, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, gonioscopy, tonometry, and retinoscopy, the institute also has state-of-the-art equipment like optical biometry, ultrasound (A- and B-scan), optical microscopes, Pentacams, aberrometers, OCTs, and visual field analysis, VR.
Clinical Rotations Across Subspecialties
To provide full-spectrum exposure, DNB residents rotate through multiple specialty OPDs and surgical units:
Cataract services
Cornea and anterior segment
Retina & vitreoretinal surgery
Glaucoma clinics
Pediatric ophthalmology & squint services
Orbit and oculoplasty
Refractive surgery (LASIK, SMILE, ICL)
Neuro-ophthalmology
Emergency and casualty services
Such well-rounded exposure ensures that each student becomes proficient in diagnosing and managing diverse ophthalmic conditions.
Hands-on Skills & Diagnostic Training
DNB students are taught and supervised in all essential ophthalmic examination techniques, including:
Slit-lamp biomicroscopy
Direct & indirect ophthalmoscopy
Gonioscopy
Applanation tonometry
Retinoscopy
Corneal staining & tear film evaluation
Pre- and postoperative patient assessment
As their training progresses, students gain hands-on experience in assisting and performing common ophthalmic procedures under faculty supervision.
State-of-the-Art Equipment for Training
Thind Eye Hospital is equipped with a comprehensive range of advanced diagnostic and imaging systems, ensuring that students train on globally benchmarked technology, such as:
Optical Biometry
Ultrasound A-Scan & B-Scan
Operating Microscopes
Pentacam / Corneal Topography
Aberrometers
OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)
Visual Field Analyzers
Vitreoretinal (VR) systems
This advanced infrastructure enhances learning quality and prepares students for modern ophthalmic practice.
Ethics, Professionalism & Patient-Centred Values
Academic excellence alone is not enough to create a great doctor.
At Thind Eye Hospital, DNB residents are encouraged to:
Maintain humility in their approach
Develop empathy and compassion for all patients
Uphold the highest ethical standards
Adopt a patient-first mindset
Cultivate discipline and responsibility in clinical decision-making
These values are deeply ingrained in the hospital’s culture and are emphasised by senior faculty leaders.