ABOUT US

The University Department aims to provide the ophthalmology component of the undergraduate medical curriculum in the delivery of core material via Phase II and Phase III teaching and by the provision of student selected components (SSC) which can be either research or clinically based. MD and PhD students are also supported by the department.

Research within the department is mainly clinically based with an epidemiological bias. Areas of research interest include diabetic eye disease, ocular trauma, strabismus and congenital naso-lacrimal duct obstruction. Strong research links exist between the department of medicine (diabetes and ENT)

The Ophthalmology Department provides a full range of clinical ophthalmology services to the population of Tayside (city of Dundee,Angus, Perth and Kinross) and North East Fife.

In patient services are based at Ninewells Hospital, comprising in patient beds, two operating theatres, a laser suite and a day case unit.

Out patient clinics take place within Ninewells Hospital. Perth Royal Infirmary, Arbroath, Montrose, Stracathro Hospital and Brechin.