Department of Ophthalmology – Kulliyyah of Medicine

Vision and Mission

Our vision and mission is to achieve excellence in clinical services and the leader in academic and medical research. We are commited to become the center of excellence in ophthalmic training.

Introduction

The Department of Ophthalmology, IIUM is located at 4th level of the Kulliyyah of Medicine at the Indera Mahkota Campus (IMC), Kuantan, Pahang. The objectives of its development are: Firstly, to cater the need for under graduate teaching programmes. Secondly, to become the centre of excellence in ophthalmic training, research and service and third to improve the standard of eye healthcare, especially in the region in the East Coast of Malaysia.

The department was established in 2002 and now is well equipped with a well-rounded, multi-disciplined staff with high energy, integrity and up-to-date equipment to become a world-class training, research and service centre.

The Department of Ophthalmology was the first to offer the Specialized Clinic in IMC, and the first to perform surgical operations in IMC. The department has also become an ophthalmic diagnostic referral centre, for both local and international parties.

Academic

Undergraduate Activities

Undergraduate Programme

The Department involved in Undergraduate Programme since the first intake of medical students in 1997. The department offers the MBBS 4603 course (Ophthalmology) for the Year 4 students as part of the specialised posting. In this course, students are required to undergo 2 weeks of clinical rotation in Ophthalmology. Until now, about 25 batches of students had undergone training under this programme.

MBBS 4603 - Ophthalmology Programme

Postgraduate Activities

Postgraduate Programme

The postgraduate training programme in ophthalmology is designed for the trainees to acquire knowledge, skills and competency in ophthalmic surgery. The duration of the training programme will be four years and can be up to a maximum of seven years. Upon satisfactory completion of each of the components stipulated in the programme, the trainees will be eligible to appear for the final examination.

The programme is problem-centered and experience-based. Trainees carry out their duties and responsibilities under supervision. As the training progresses, the trainees will be given the task of incremental responsibility for patient care with a corresponding reduction in the level of supervision. Trainees are required to maintain log books and submit case reports. They should also conduct research and produce a dissertation prior to the final examination.

Current Active Students

Graduated

Clinical Services

Cataract Surgery

Cataract Surgery is a procedure to remove the lens of the eye and, in most cases, replace it with artificial lens.

We are aim to provide a comprehensive cataract assessment as well as treatment to our patients.

Laser Refractive Surgery

Founded in 2009, LASIK IIUM is a laser refractive surgery service under IIUM Eye Specialist Clinic. We are the first tertiary-based institution to provide this service in Malaysia.

Our main goal is to provide services that are par with the international standard which are also tailored to our local needs.

Implantable Phakic Contact Lens

The Implantable Phakic Contact Lens (IPCL) is a special contact lens, which is implanted between the iris (coloured part of the eye) and the natural lens of the eye.

The main function of the IPCL is to provide high quality vision without depending on glasses or traditional contact lens.

IPCL is for everyone, aiding those with short/ long sightedness, astigmatism and even prebyopia. This hybrid lens is made out of animal-free acrylic material, making it suitable for everyone.

Corneal Cross Linking

Corneal cross-linking is a treatment for an eye problem called Keratoconus.

In this condition, the front part of your eye, called the cornea, thins out and get weaker over time. This makes it bulge into a cone shape which can distort your vision and make it hard to see.

Corneal cross-linking is the only treatment that can stop progressive keratoconus from getting worse. And it may help you avoid a corneal transplant, which is major surgery.