Experience Requirements

CORRIGENDUM-FACULTY POSITION
SIOVS INSTITUTE OF OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCES (SIOVS), HYDERABAD @ Eye Hospital Journalist Colony, Hyderabad
In continuation to earlier advertisement made through INF-KRY No. 4511 /2018 published in various leading Newspaper on 29-12-2018 & 30-12-2018.
The closing date for advertisement is here by extended up to Monday 21st January 2019
All other terms and conditions will remain same.
Deputy Director Admin
SIOVS, Hyderabad
Faculty Positions
• Advertisement (http://www.siovs.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Job_Advertiment.pdf )
• Application Form (http://www.siovs.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Application_%20Form.pdf )

Project Based Vacancy
• Finance Officer(13-12-2018)
Important Notes:
1. Please send your CV at email address program_officer@siovs.edu.pk on or before 20th December, 2018.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview.
3. Canvassing in any manner will lead to disqualification.
4. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the Written Test / Interview.
5. The Institute / INGO reserve the right to delete any post(s) partially and /or completely.

SINOJI INSTITUTE OF OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCES (SIOVS), HYDERABAD @ Eye Hospital Journalist Colony, Hyderabad Phone: +92-22-9210351-2, Fax: +92-22-2106802 Web: www.siovssedu.pk, E-mail info@siovs.edu.pk

FACULTY POSITION CORRIGENDUM
In continuation to earlier advertisement made through INF-KRY No. 4511/2018 published in various leading Newspapers on 29-12-2018 & 30-12-2018. The closing date for advertisement is hereby extended up to Monday 21st January, 2019. All other terms and conditions will remain same.
Deputy Director Admin SIOVS, Hyderabad
Say No to Corruption
FACULTY POSITIONS The Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences (SIOVS) @ Eye Hospital Hyderabad invites applications as per Higher Education Commission (HEC) criteria on the prescribed application form available and downloadable from SIOVS official Website http://www.siovs.edu.pk/career to work in a team-oriented clinical, teaching & research environment with outstanding patient care for the under mentioned Teaching positions on Regular Basis . 1. ASSISTANTPROFESSOR (BPS-19) OPHTHALMOLOGY Required Qualifications: MBBS with FCPS /MS / Membership of Royal Colleges (UK)/ Diplomat of American Board or equivalent International terminal qualifications (as determined by HEC) in Ophthalmology subject, duly recognized and registered with PM&DC. Required Experience: Two years clinical experience in Ophthalmology in a recognized Hospital /Institute 2. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (BPS-19) BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Ph.D. in the field of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from an HEC recognized University / Institution or equivalent degree awarded after 18-years of education in the relevant filed as determined by HEC. AND Six years research experience in HEC recognized medical University with Two years experience in ophthalmic research laboratory of a well reputed public sector Institute. AND Two research publications published in last five years in International journals recognized by HEC. TERMS & CONDITIONS Age limit is relaxable as per Government policy.? Those candidates who are working in Government/ Semi-Government/ Autonomous/? Semi-Autonomous bodies should apply through proper channel with Departmental Permission (N.O.C) and no application shall be entertained without submission of such N.O.C / Departmental permission in this office within due date. Only short listed candidates will be called for written test/ interview.? Page 1 of 2 Institute reserves the right to cancel all advertised post(s), partly or as a whole.? Incomplete application(s), in any manner, shall not be entertained.? Canvassing in any manner will disqualify the candidate.? No T.A/D.A will be paid for appearing in written test / interview.? The relevant basic and postgraduate degrees shall be registered, recognized and valid? with PM&DC. Quota is reserved for Disabled Persons, Minorities (Non-Muslims) and women as per? Government policy. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Prescribed application forms are available and shall be downloaded from SIOVS official? Website http://www.siovs.edu.pk Pay Order / Bank Draft of Rs.3,000/- (Rupees Three Thousands Only ) in favor of “Sindh? Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences(SIOVS), Hyderabad.” Application form with full particulars must include three passport size photographs with? white background, TWO SETS of attested photocopies of all relevant Educational certificates, Experience certificates, Residential documents (Domicile, PRC&CNIC), Matriculation Pakka Certificate, Mark sheets, including Valid PMDC Registration Certificate and copies of Research Publications duly attested by the Government Gazetted Officer of BPS-18 and above . The required documents are to be submitted at the time of submission of Application Form? on or before closing date i.e. 31st December 2018 and no further communication regarding short of documents and submission of form(s) will be made after due date. Application(s) on plain paper and/ or only CV will not be entertained.? Page 2 of 2
Company Profile and Details :
Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences (SIOVS) is one of the major research institutes in Pakistan established through an act of Provincial Assembly of Sindh by upgrading its status from Liaquat University Eye Hospital Hyderabad to SIOVS. It is only institute in Pakistan that is established through the assembly act which offers teaching, training, and clinical services in the field of Ophthalmology.
SIOVS is located in Hyderabad the second largest city in Sindh. We teach and train undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of Ophthalmology. Apart from it, we highly care to render our selfless services in managing the patients having eye related diseases with kind collaboration of Government of Sindh, Fred hollows foundation, Australia and Sight Savers International (UK). The expert clinical and teaching staff with sophisticated equipments available remains ready to serve the general public with utmost care and professional accuracy.
Prof.Dr.Khalid Iqbal Talpur is the founding Director of Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences (SIOVS), Hyderabad. A Hard working, dedicated individual who always endeavors to look forward to the future. With his highest clinical qualification FRCS and past international experience of United Kingdom (U.K) in the field of ophthalmology, he is making efforts to upgrade, modernize and improve the existing hospital in all respects like teaching, training and patient management.
Academic Council
The Academic Council is the Academic Body of the Institute and shall, subject to the provisions of this SIOVS Asct 2013, the Statues and the Regulations have the powers to lay down proper standards of instructions, scholarships, research and examinations, and to regulate and promote the academic life of the Institute and its colleges/schools.
1 PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH NOTIFICATION KARACHI, THE 26TH MARCH, 2013. NO.PAS/Legis-B-21/2013- The Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Bill, 2013 having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of Sindh on 13th March, 2013 and assented to by the Governor of Sindh on 20th March, 2013 is hereby published as an Act of the Legislature of Sindh. THE SINDH INSTITUTE OF OPHTHALMOLOGY AND VISUAL SCIENCES ACT, 2013. SINDH ACT NO. XXVI OF 2013. AN ACT to provide for the establishment of an Institute known as the Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Hyderabad. WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the establishment of an Institute known as the Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Hyderabad and to provide for matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto; Preamble. It is hereby enacted as follows: - 1. (1) This Act may be called the Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Act, 2013. (2) It shall come into force at once. Short title and commencement. 2. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context - (a) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the Institute; (b) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Institute; (c) “Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Board; (d) “Director” means the Director of the Institute; (e) “Government” means the Government of Sindh; (f) “Institute” means the Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences established under this Act; (g) “Member” means a member of the Board; (h) “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations; (i) “regulations” means the regulations made under this Act; and (j) “Selection Board” means the Selection Board of the Institute; Definitions. 2 3. (1) An Institute to be called the Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Hyderabad shall be established by reconstituting and reorganizing the Liaquat University Eye Hospital Hyderabad. (2) The Institute shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal with power to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both moveable and immoveable, vesting in it and shall, by the name specified, sue and be sued. Establishment of the Institute. 4. (1) All properties, rights and interest of whatever kind used, enjoyed, possessed, owned or vested in, or held in trust by the Liaquat University Eye Hospital Hyderabad and all liabilities legally subsisting against it shall stand transferred to the Institute. (2) All persons serving in the Ophthalmology Department of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, in any capacity, immediately before the commencement of this Act shall, if they opt to serve in the Institute, notwithstanding any law or terms and conditions of their service, stand transferred for service to the Institute. (3) The option under sub-section (2) shall be exercised and submitted to Government within ninety days of the commencement of this Act and the option so exercised shall be final. (4) All persons serving in the Ophthalmology Department of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences shall – (a) be entitled to receive from the Institute for the period of their service under the Institute, pay and allowance which shall not be less than those admissible to them immediately before their transfer to the Institute; and (b) be governed by such regulations as the Institute may make; provided that such regulations shall not be less favourable than the rules applicable to them immediately before their transfer to the Institute. (5) The Institute shall, in respect of the persons transferred under subsection (2) - (i) exercise all such administrative and financial powers as were exercisable by Government or any authority subordinate to it; (ii) initiate disciplinary proceedings against any such person and refer the case of such person to Government for further action. (6) The persons transferred under sub-section (2) shall be entitled to receive from Government for their entire service, including the service under the Institute, pension and amount of commutation of pension in accordance with the rules applicable to them: Provided that the Institute shall pay to Government in respect of each person a sum equal to the sum which bears the same proportion to the total sum paid to such person as the total period of service of such person bears to the period of service rendered by him in the Institute. Property and persons. 3 (7) The pension and the amount of commutation of pension shall be sanctioned by such officer of the Institute as Government may authorize in this behalf. (8) The General Provident Fund accumulations of the persons transferred under sub-section (2) shall continue to contribute towards their Provident Fund account: Provided that temporary advances from such Fund may be sanctioned by the Institute in accordance with the rules applicable to them. 5. The Functions of the Institute shall be as follows:- (i) to undertake treatment and acquire latest physical facilities necessary for carrying out investigation of Eye diseases, (ii) to develop methodology and standardize techniques for the investigation and treatment of various eye diseases; (iii) to undertake teaching in the principle of surgery with emphasis in Ophthalmology; (iv) to undertake postgraduate teaching programmes such as M.S., M.D., F.C.P.S. and Ph.D in Ophthalmology in collaboration with Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences; (v) to undertake training of nursing and paramedical staff including technicians both graduates and postgraduates in the field of Ophthalmology; (vi) to carry out and promote research, surveys, experiments and demonstrations in Eye diseases for prevention of blindness and control of such diseases; (vii) to publish research papers, studies and such other works as are completed at the Institute or are prepared in collaboration with any other similar institute or agency, local or foreign or which are otherwise of substantial value to the Institute; (viii) to organize seminars and conferences and to promote cooperation with national and international agencies, organizations, institutions and universities in activities falling within the purview of the Institute; and (ix) to undertake all such activities or do such other acts and things as may be necessary to further the objectives of the Institute. Functions of the Institute. 6. The Institute shall be open to all persons of either sex of whatever religion, race, creed, caste, colour or domicile who are academically qualified for admission to the courses of study offered by the Institute and no person shall be denied the privilege on the ground only of sex, religion, race, creed, caste, colour or domicile. Institute open to all. 4 7. (1) The Governor of Sindh shall be the Patron of the Institute. (2) The Patron may cause an inspection or inquiry to be made on his own motion in respect of any matter connected with the affairs of the Institute and shall, from time to time, direct any person or persons to inquire into or carry out inspection of - (a) the Institute, its buildings, laboratories, libraries and other facilities; (b) any institution, department or hostel maintained by the institute; (c) the adequacy of financial and human resources of the Institute; (d) the teaching, research, curriculum, and other academic matters of the Institute; and (e) such other matters as may be specified by him related to the Institute. (3) The Patron shall on receipt of report under sub-section (2), communicate to the Board his views with regard to the result of visitation and shall, after ascertaining the views of the Board, advise the Board on the action to be taken by it. (4) The Board shall, within such time as may specified by the Patron, communicate to him such action, if any, as has been taken or may be proposed to be taken upon the result of the visitation. (5) Where the Board does not, within the time specified, take action or the action taken is not to the satisfaction of the Patron, the Patron may issue such directions as he deem fit and the Chairperson shall comply with such directions. Patron. 8. (1) The general direction and administration of the institute and its affairs shall vest in the Board , which may exercise all powers and do all acts and things which may be exercised or done by the Institute . (2) The Board shall consisting of the following:- (i) Secretary Health Chairperson (ii) President of the Society for welfare of the patients of Ophthalmology Vice Chairperson (iii) Registrar, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro Member (iv) One reputed senior Ophthalmologist of Province of Sindh to be nominated by Government Member (v) Two nominees of Society for welfare of patients of Ophthalmology Members (vi) Two nominees of the Academic Council Members (vii) One nominee of the Chamber of Agriculture Member (viii) one Member of Provincial Assembly from the Hyderabad constituency to be nominated by the Speaker Member Administration of the affairs of the Institute. 5 (ix) One nominee of the Pakistan Medical Association Member (x) one nominee of the NGO supporting hospital Member (xi) One officer of the Health Department, Government of Sindh. Member (xii) Director Member - Secretary (3) The Board may associate such other experts, as it may consider necessary. (4) A Member other than ex-officio Member may resign his office in writing under his hand addressed to Government and thereupon he shall cease to hold office. (5) A Member other than ex-officio Member, shall cease to hold office if he does not attend three consecutive meetings of the Board without any valid reason. (6) Unless a Member ceases to hold office, the term of office of member, other than ex-officio member, shall be three years. (7) Where a person is appointed to be a member by virtue of holding an office, he shall cease to be such member when he ceases to hold that office. 9. (1) The Board shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and regulations, exercise administrative and financial powers in respect of the Institute as may be necessary for its proper and efficient functioning. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the Board shall have the powers - (i) to hold, control and administer the property, funds and resources of the Institute and borrow or raise money for the purpose of the Institute; (ii) to exercise supervision and over all control over the Institute; (iii) to consider and approve annual research programme, annual reports and audit statements of account of the Institute; (iv) to create, suspend or abolish such posts of teaching and non teaching staff of the Institute as may be necessary; (v) to appoint and prescribe terms and conditions of the services of the teaching and non-teaching staff of the institute; (vi) to institute professorships, associate professorships, assistant professorships, senior registrarship and lectureships and any other posts; (vii) to consider and approve annual and revised budget estimates and to re-appropriate funds from one major head of expenditure to another and to appoint auditors; Power and Functions of the Board. 6 (viii) to cause proper books of accounts to be kept for all sums of money received and expended by the Institute and for assets and liabilities of the Institute; (ix) to lay down its own rules of procedure; (x) to frame rules and regulations; (xi) to appoint committees or sub-committees as deemed fit for carrying out the purpose of this Act; and (xii) to delegate any of its powers to the Director, excepting the approval of budgetary estimates. (3) The Chairperson may, in an emergency, which in his opinion requires immediate action, take such action as deemed necessary and shall, as soon hereafter as possible, report his action to the Board. 10. (1) The Board shall meet at least twice in a year with a gap of at least three months on the dates to be fixed by the Director in consultation with the Chairperson; provided that the Chairperson may convene a meeting at any time. (2) The Chairperson shall preside over the meeting. (3) In the absence of the Chairperson, the meeting may be presided over by the Vice-Chairperson and in the absence of both, by the Member appointed by the Members present. (4) The quorum for a meeting shall be one third of the total number of Members, a fraction being counted as one, but no quorum shall be necessary for the meeting held in lieu of the meeting which was adjourned for want of quorum. (5) The Chairperson shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case of a tie. (6) The Director being the Secretary of the Board shall record the minutes of meeting which shall be submitted by him at the next meeting for confirmation. Meetings of the Board. 11. The Director to be appointed by the Board on the prescribed terms and conditions, shall possess prescribed qualification from a University established by law in Pakistan or a University of International repute and shall have experience in the field of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences institutions for at least ten years: Provided that the person holding office of the Professor of Ophthalmology of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, immediately before the commencement of this Act shall be the first Director of the Institute. Director of the Institute. 12. (1) The Director shall be the academic and executive head of the Institute and shall manage the affairs of the Institute in accordance with the provisions of this Act and regulations, and shall have the following powers and functions:- Powers of Director. 7 (i) to keep in custody the record and seal of the Institute; (ii) to authorize payments of monthly salaries and allowances to the employees or the persons working in the Institute; (iii) to be responsible for Academic and Research activities of the Institute aimed at providing medical care and shall ensure that the provisions of this Act and the regulations are faithfully observed; (iv) to sanction or re-appropriate an amount not exceeding two lacs (two hundred thousand) rupees during the fiscal year for an unseen item not provided for in the budget and submit report to the Board in this behalf in its next meeting to prepare budget estimates and supplementary budget estimates and place the same before the Board for approval; (v) to prepare budget estimates and supplementary budget estimates and place the same before the Board for approval; (vi) to pass payment of bills, under any head of the budget duly approved and authorized; (vii) to act as Secretary of the Board and issue notices of meeting of the Board and its committees in consultation with the Chairperson and to prepare and maintain minutes and record and proceedings of the meeting; (viii) to take steps for the implementation of decisions of the Board; (ix) to carry on all the correspondence of the Institute; (x) to create and fill temporary teaching and non-teaching posts for a period not exceeding six months; (xi) to execute deeds and documents on behalf of the Board; and (xii) to perform any other duties which may be assigned to him by the Board. (2) The Director shall not, except with the previous approval of the Board in each case or unless already approved in the budget duly item-wise, allow expenditure on items of civil works, or capital expenditures on equipment or automobiles. (3) The Director shall be ex-officio member of a committee or subcommittee set up by the Board and shall preside over meetings of such committees. (4) If the Director is satisfied that any proceeding of the Selection Board or the Academic Council are not in accordance with the provisions of this Act, he may report the matter to the Board whose decision shall be final. 8 (5) The Director may delegate such of his powers not being the powers delegated to him to any officer or committee of the Institute subject to such conditions as he deems fit. 13. (1) The Institute shall have an Academic Council which shall perform such functions as may be assigned to it by the Board under this Act or regulations. (2) The Academic Council shall consist of the Director who shall be the Chairperson, Registrar of the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences and all Professors and Associate Professors of the Institute. (3) The Academic Council may associate such other experts as it may consider necessary. (4) The meetings of the Academic Council shall be held as frequently as possible, but not less than four times a year. (5) The quorum of a meeting shall be one-half of the total number of the members of the Academic Council, a fraction being counted as one. Academic Council. 14. (1) The Institute may for efficient performance of its functions appoint such officers and staff possessing such professional, technical or ministerial qualifications and experience in such manner and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed. Appointments and terms and conditions of officers and staff of the Institute. 15. (1) There shall be a Selection Board consisting of the Director and such other members as the Board may appoint. (2) The Director shall be the Chairperson of the Selection Board. (3) The quorum for a meeting of the Selection Board shall not be less than two third of its members. (4) A member of the Selection Board, other than ex-officio member, shall hold office for two years. (5) No member of the Selection Board who is also a candidate for the post to which appointment is to be made shall take part in such proceeding of election Board. Selection Board. 16. (1) There shall be a separate fund of the Institute known as the Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Fund. (2) The Fund shall consist of - (a) grants and subsidy received from the Federal, Provincial and Local Governments; (b) donations, endowments and deposits; (c) income from investment and deposits; (d) loans raised or aid obtained by the Institute; (e) fees, royalties on publications of the Institute and other charges for services rendered by the Institute; and Fund. 9 (f) all moneys received from any donor agency of Pakistan or foreign origin. 17. The amounts credited in the Fund shall be deposited in any Scheduled Bank approved by the Board. Crediting of the funds. 18. The Board may invest its Fund in any security of the Federal Government or Provincial Government or any other security approved by Government. Investment and utilization of the Funds 19. (1) The Board shall cause the accounts of Institute to be maintained in such a form and manner as may be prescribed. (2) The accounts shall be audited once a year by the Auditor of the firm of Chartered Accountants appointed by the Board. (3) The annual statement of the accounts and audit report thereon shall be submitted by the Auditor for consideration of the Board for such action as deemed necessary. Maintenance of accounts and audit of accounts. 20. The Director shall submit, with the approval of Board, to Government such periodical returns, annual, accounts statements and statistics or information as may be required by Government. Annual reports and periodical returns. 21. If any difficulty arises in first implementation of the provisions of this Act, Government may, on the recommendation of Director or otherwise, give appropriate direction to remove such difficulty. Removal of difficulties 22. No court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any proceeding, grant any injunction or make any order in relation to anything which is done or purported to have been done or intended to be done in good faith under this Act. Bar of Jurisdiction 23. No suit or legal proceeding shall lie against Government, the Board or any person in respect of anything which is done or purported to have been done or intended to be, or has been done in good faith under this Act. Indemnity 24. Subject to approval of Government, the Board may, by notification in the official gazette, make regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act for carrying out purposes of this Act. Power to make regulations. 25. The provisions of the Liaquat University of Medical Health Sciences Ordinance., 2000 (Ordinance No.VIII of 2001) relating to the Ophthalmology Department of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro are hereby repealed. Repeal. _________ BY ORDER OF THE SPEAKER PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH G.M.UMAR FAROOQ ACTING SECRETARY PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH

Teaching, Training & Research
Prime academic functions of SIOVS are:
• To undertake teaching in the principle of surgery with emphasis inOphthalmology;
• To provide training to FCPS Part-II trainees in Ophthalmology, as per policy of College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP).
• To undertake postgraduate teaching programs such as M.S., F.C.P.S. and Ph.D in Ophthalmology.
• To undertake training of nursing and paramedical staff includingtechnicians both graduates and postgraduates in the field ofOphthalmology;
• To carry out and promote research, surveys, experiments anddemonstrations in Eye disease for prevention of blindness andcontrol of such diseases;
• To publish research papers, studies and such other works as arecompleted at the Institute or are prepared in collaboration withany other similar institute or agency, local or foreign or which areotherwise of substantial value to the Institute;
• To organize seminars and conferences and to promote cooperation with national and international agencies, organizations,institutions and universities in activities falling within the purview of the Institute; and
UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL:
SIOVS is in process to start BS (Vision Sciences), a four (4) years Undergraduate Degree Program. For this, we are going to establish state of the art Academic Complex with Research Center and Auditorium.
POSTGRADUATE LEVEL:
Currently SIOVS offers below mentioned Post-Graduate course in collaboration with College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP):
S.NO
COURSES ABBREVIATION DURATION

01
FCPS Fellow College of
Physicians & Surgeons
Pakistan 4-Years Teaching Program
The training is in form of Lectures, Presentations by postgraduates and supervisors. Clinical skills development in form of case presentations. Surgical training under supervision of the Professor/Associate Professor of SIOVS.
TECHNOLOGISTS:
Recently Sindh Medical Faculty recognized SIOVS as the teaching & training institute for conducting below mentioned courses.
S.NO NAME OF COURSE DURATION OF COURSE
1 Refractionist Technician One (1) Year
2 Ophthalmic OT Technician One (1) Year
RESEARCH:
Active research takes place in the Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences (SIOVS), Hyderabad.
Following are the two Research Papers recently published in International Research Journals:
1. Results of a Community-based Screening Programme for Diabetic Retinopathy and Childhood Blindness in District Hyderabad, Pakistan. (British Medical Journal)
2. Determination of Risk Factors and treatment of Dry Eye Disease in Type 1 Diabetes Before Corneal Complications at Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. (Banthan Open Journal)
PEDIATERIC EYE CLINIC
At the SIOVS Pediatric Eye Clinic, we offer complete Eye Examinations, Diagnosis & Treatment of complex eye disorders in children through medical treatment plans and surgical options.
FUNCTIONS
Diagnostic (Medical)
Primary goal is to provide most advanced diagnostic Consultation and medical/surgical management of:
Diagnostic (Medical)
• Focusing and refractive errors such as near Sightedness, Farsightedness and Astigmatism.
• Amblyopia (Lazy eye)
• Pediatric Cataract
• Pediatric Glaucoma
• Pediatric Retina
• Strabismus in children and adults
• Lacrimal disorders
• Retinopathy of prematurity
• Eyelid (ptosis)
• Eye infections (Corneal, Conjunctival, Allergic disorders)
• Ocular tumors
SURGICAL
• Pediatric Cataract
o LMA+IOL
o Lensectomy
• Traumatic Cataract Surgery
• Pediatric Trauma (primary repair)
o Trabeculectomy
• Sling Procedure
• DCR E intubation
• Strabismus Surgery
• Probing and Syringing
EUA
• Glaucoma
• Ocular Tumors (e.g. Retinoblastoma)
FACILITIES:
• Slit lamps.
• Hand Held Slit lamp.
• Indirect Ophthalmoscope.
• Direct Ophthalmoscope.
• Tonopen.
• Goldman Applanation Tonometery.
• Retinoscope, Trial box, Prisms.
• RAF Rule.
• Maddox Rod, Wing.
• Visual activity chart, Kay pictures, Lea Symbols.
• Hess Chart.
VITREO-RETINA
At the SIOVS Vitreo-Retina Clinic we deal with the conditions at the back of the eye medically as well as surgically. This delicate surgery takes place where gel – like vitreous and light sensitive area (Retina) found.
FUNCTIONS
In Vitreo-Retina Clinic we not only diagnose the conditions but we can restore, preserve & enhance vision in many types of conditions.
We also provide AntiVEGF injection to poor patients.
MEDICAL:
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Diabetic Maculopathy
• Hypertensive Retinopathy
• ARMD
• CNV
• CSR
• Vitreous Haemorrhage
• CRVO
• CRAO
• Eales disease
• Uveitis
• Vasculitis
LASER:
• PRP
• 360 Peripheral Laser
• Focal
• Grid
ANTI VEGF INJECTIONS:
• Avastin 1.25mg /0.05ml
• Lucentis 0.3mg/0.05ml
SURGICAL:
• Vitreous Haemorrhage
• Endophthalamitis
• Retina Detachment
• Dropped Nucleous
• Dropped IOL
FACILITIES:
• Argon Laser
• Pascal Laser
• OCT
• FFA
• Fundus Photograph Camera
• B.Scan
• 90D
• 78D
• Slit Lamp
• Indirect Ophthalmoscope
• Constellation 23G Vitrectomy machine
• Fragmentome
• Cyropexy
• Community Ophthalmology Wing
• Community ophthalmology wing of SIOVS did successful projects and currently working with the coloration of INGO’s like Australian based Organization Fred Hollows Foundation (FHF), UK based Organization Sightsavers, and CBM details given below:
S.NO Name of Project Partners Year
1. Medical officers, LHSs and LHWs Training on Primary Eye care at District Hyderabad SIOVS-FHF 2014
2. Screening of Children’s Under Five Years for Visually Impairing and Blinding Eye Conditions & Screening Diabetics for Diabetic Retinopathy Project in District Hyderabad, Sindh Pakistan SIOVS-FHF 2014-2016
3. LHSs and LHWs Training on Primary Eye care at District Hyderabad at District Khairpur Mirs SIOVS-Sightsavers 2015
4. Medical officers, LHSs and LHWs Training on Primary Eye care at District Matiari SIOVS-FHF 2016
5. Integrated Model Of Care For Diabetic Retinopathy Within The Health System Of Pakistan (IMOC-P) Hyderabad SIOVS-FHF 2016-2018
6. Gender Base Violence (GBV) at District Hyderabad SIOVS-FHF 2016-2020
7. To determine the status of Vision Impairment of the persons engaged in heavy vehicle driving on National Highway Authority Islamabad SIOVS-Sightsavers January 2018 to June-2018

Facilities
SIOVS is fully equipped with state of the art modern sophisticated equipments which remain ready to serve the patients in below mentioned sections:
OPD (Out Patient Department)
SIOVS has recently built its new OPD building for providing quality services with large space for more than one thousand patients with the diseases like, Cataract, Glaucoma and Diabetic Retinopathy being treated with utmost care.
WARDS
Indoor comprises of Three (3) Wards/Units headed by one of faculty member as Incharge of the unit. Each ward is sub divided into sub-wards for male, female and children. The total number of beds available in SIOVS Eye Hospital are Ninety (90).
O.T COMPLEX:
O.T Complex consists of the below mentioned rooms/sections:
1- Four (4) Operating Rooms (ORs)
• General Ophthalmology
• Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Vitreo-Retina
• Oculoplastic
2- Recovery room (Anaesthetic room) contains centralized oxygen
3- Surgeon Room for Consultants
4- Surgeon Room for Residents
5- Anaesthetist Room
6- Technician/Nurses Room
7- Preoperation/Preparation Room
8- Seminar Room
SCIENTIFIC OPHTHALMIC RESEARCH AND DIAGNOSTIC LAB:
The Scientific Ophthalmic Research & Diagnostic Laboratory was established with the collaboration of Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, Pakistan. The Scientific Ophthalmic Research Laboratory (SORL) is the state of the art Research & Diagnostic Laboratory considered to be one of the best research laboratory in the field Ophthalmology in Pakistan equipped with the latest diagnostic and therapeutic equipment integrated with latest software tools.
The Scientific Ophthalmic Research Laboratory is currently providing following services:
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
• Pattern Lasers
• Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA)
• Digital Slit Lamp Photography
• A, B Scan and UBM Scan
• Topography
• Keratometry
• Perimetry
• Pachymetry
• Pattern Laser
• Argon Laser
• Yag Laser
• Autorefractometry
• Airpuf Tonometery
• Low Vision Aid
• Pathological Investigation
Ocular Pathology Lab
The Ocular Pathology Lab regularly performs pathological test related to Ophthalmology.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR FCPS-II (OPHTHALMOLOGY) Candidate should have qualified MBBS Degree with one year House Job and FCPS Part-I in? Ophthalmology. Candidate should possess valid PMDC Registration Certificate.? ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR MCPS (OPHTHALMOLOGY) Candidate should have qualified MBBS Degree with one year House Job.? Candidate should possess valid PMDC Registration Certificate.?
1. Forms are available on website www.siovs.edu.pk 2. Last date of submission of Application Form: 07/12/2018 3. List of eligible candidates to appear in pre-entry test will be displayed on 12/12/2018 4. Pre-entry test: 14/12/2018 5. Test Result: 16/12/2018 6. Interviews of candidates: 19/12/2018 7. Final list of successful candidates: 20/12/2018 Schedule: