The Department of Ophthamology and Visual Sciences offers practical experience in examination, investigation and management of patients in the neuro-ophthalmology, retina, cornea, glaucoma, refraction and contact lens, oculo-plastics, genetic and low vision clinics under supervision in addition to general ophthalmology and pediatric ocular motility clinics throughout the week. Instruction and assistance is given in the practical performance of major and minor ophthalmic surgical procedures. The management of patients with emphasis on solving diagnostic problems and performance of medical and surgical therapy is undertaken on both an in-patient and out-patient basis with follow-up clinics.