Can I study ophthalmology without an MBBS?

To become an ophthalmologist, you must first complete an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) programme and then pursue a postgraduate degree in ophthalmology, such as an MS (Master of Surgery) or an MD (Doctor of Medicine). Alternative: Ophthalmologists should hold a Bachelor's degree, complete a 4-year Doctor of Medicine (M. D. ) programme and participate in an ophthalmology residency within a hospital for three years. So MBBS is not compulsory to become an ophthalmologist, you can do the 4 year Bachelor's programme of doctor of medicine and it is compulsory to gain 3 year experience in an opthalmology department within a hospital

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Yes, you can study without a Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery. To become an ophthalmologist you must have cleared 10+2 examinations in Chemistry Biology Physics and English with Biology or Maths as optional subjects with at least 45 percent to 50 percent marks and should have passed out from the recognised board or institution. For more details, you may visit the Shiksha Ophthalmic Technology page. (<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/opthalmic-technology-chp" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/opthalmic-technology-chp</a>). I hope this will help you.

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