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Ophthalmology
These are the items commonly listed for the Ophthalmology department. Tick the ones you need in your list and add your own quantities.
- 102items listed
- 6groups
- 63named in official documents
- 13scale with MBBS seats
102 items in 6 groups below. Tap a group to open it; tap “About this item” to read more. Lists are for planning; please follow current official norms.
What the regulations say
63 of 102 items on this page are named in IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark), NMC Form-B 2024. 13 have a figure that depends on MBBS seats.
| Item | Source | 50 seats | 100 seats | 150 seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indirect ophthalmoscope Quantity printed in NMC Form-B (Form-B: 6) | NMC Form-B 2024 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Fundus camera Quantity printed in NMC Form-B (Form-B: 2) | NMC Form-B 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fundus fluorescein angiography / ICG Quantity printed in NMC Form-B (Form-B: at least 1) | NMC Form-B 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Optical coherence tomography Quantity printed in NMC Form-B (Form-B: 1) | NMC Form-B 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Electroretinogram, full-field + multifocal Quantity printed in NMC Form-B (Form-B: 1) | NMC Form-B 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Multifocal ERG Quantity printed in NMC Form-B (Form-B: 1) | NMC Form-B 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Micro-perimetry Quantity printed in NMC Form-B (Form-B: 1) | NMC Form-B 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vitrectomy machine Quantity printed in NMC Form-B (Form-B: 2) | NMC Form-B 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Endo-laser Quantity printed in NMC Form-B (Form-B: 2) | NMC Form-B 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Nd:YAG laser for capsulotomy Quantity printed in NMC Form-B (Form-B: 1) | NMC Form-B 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Red laser Quantity printed in NMC Form-B (Form-B: 1) | NMC Form-B 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Laser indirect ophthalmoscopy Quantity printed in NMC Form-B (Form-B: 1) | NMC Form-B 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cryophotocoagulation Quantity printed in NMC Form-B (Form-B: 1) | NMC Form-B 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Teaching beds — Ophthalmology UG-MSR bed table | NMC UG-MSR 2023 | 10 | 20 | 20 |
Figures come from NMC and government documents dated up to February 2026. Many are minimums. Items marked in grey are government benchmarks (for example IPHS 2022), not binding on private colleges. Check the current official norms before ordering.
Equipment
63 items
Operating microscope (cataract) NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A surgical microscope designed for eye surgery, giving a magnified, brightly lit view of the eye.
How it is used: Ophthalmologists use it during cataract and other front-of-eye operations, and trainees learn surgery under it.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Buyers choose between models with or without motorised zoom and focus, an assistant scope and a camera.
A-scan ultrasound NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: An A-scan ultrasound sends sound waves into the eye and displays the echoes as a line graph to measure eye length and tissue features.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology mainly for eye length measurement before cataract surgery and sometimes to study eye tissues. Residents learn ultrasound biometry on it.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Buyers choose between stand-alone A-scan and combined A/B-scan units.
B-scan ultrasound NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A B-scan ultrasound is an eye ultrasound machine that shows a cross-sectional image of the eye's internal structures.
How it is used: Used in eye clinics to examine the back of the eye when it cannot be seen directly, and to teach residents eye ultrasound techniques.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Options include stand-alone and combined A/B-scan systems.
Keratometer NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A keratometer is an eye instrument that measures the curvature of the front clear surface of the eye, called the cornea, by reading reflected light.
How it is used: Used in eye clinics before cataract surgery to help calculate lens power, and for contact lens fitting and checking corneal shape.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Choices include manual keratometers and automated units combined with refractometers.
Specular microscope NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A specular microscope photographs and counts the cells in the inner layer of the cornea (endothelium).
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology to check corneal health before cataract or corneal surgery and to assess donor corneas in eye banks.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Laser interferometer / IOL Master NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A laser interferometer, often called an IOL Master type device, uses light to measure eye length and other eye dimensions very precisely.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology before cataract surgery to calculate the power of the artificial lens to be implanted.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Phaco machine NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A phaco machine uses ultrasound energy to break up a cloudy lens (cataract) and remove it through a small incision.
How it is used: Used in eye operation theatres for modern small-incision cataract surgery, and for training residents in phaco surgery.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Options include machines for cataract only or combined cataract and vitrectomy systems.
Pachymeter NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A pachymeter is an eye instrument that measures the thickness of the cornea, the clear front window of the eye, using ultrasound or light.
How it is used: Used in eye clinics for glaucoma assessment, before refractive surgery and in corneal disease, because corneal thickness affects diagnosis and treatment choices.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Options include ultrasound and optical pachymeters.
Contrast sensitivity chart NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A contrast sensitivity chart shows letters or patterns that gradually fade in contrast, testing how well a person sees low-contrast objects.
How it is used: Used in eye clinics to assess visual quality beyond standard acuity, for example in cataract, glaucoma and retinal disease, and in low vision assessment.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Choices include printed charts and digital display-based tests.
Orbscan or Pentacam NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Orbscan and Pentacam are types of corneal tomography instruments that map the shape and thickness of the cornea in detail.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology to assess the cornea before refractive (LASIK) surgery, to detect keratoconus and to plan some cataract procedures.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Buyers choose between scanning-slit and rotating-camera (Scheimpflug) systems.
Videokeratography NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Videokeratography, also called corneal topography, maps the curvature of the corneal surface using reflected rings of light.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology to detect irregular corneas such as keratoconus, for contact lens fitting and before refractive surgery.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Amniotic membrane storage (deep freezer −80 °C) NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A deep freezer that holds very low temperatures (around minus 80 °C), used to store processed amniotic membrane for eye surgery.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology to preserve amniotic membrane grafts, which are used in surgery for some corneal and eye surface conditions.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Options include upright and chest freezers of different capacities.
LASIK laser NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A LASIK laser system uses an excimer laser to reshape the cornea and correct spectacle power.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology for refractive surgery to reduce dependence on glasses, and for training residents in refractive procedures.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Systems may include an excimer laser only or both excimer and femtosecond lasers.
Lenses for laser NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Lenses for laser are special contact lenses placed on the eye to focus and direct laser beams onto the retina, iris or capsule.
How it is used: Used in eye clinics during laser treatments such as retinal photocoagulation, iridotomy for glaucoma and capsulotomy after cataract surgery.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Different lenses are chosen for retinal, glaucoma and capsule procedures.
C3R NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: C3R (corneal collagen cross-linking with riboflavin) equipment uses riboflavin eye drops and controlled ultraviolet light to strengthen the cornea.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology to slow the progression of keratoconus and other conditions in which the cornea becomes thin and weak, changing its shape.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Operating microscope with BIOM and re-inverter NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: An eye operating microscope fitted with a BIOM (a wide-angle viewing system for the back of the eye) and a re-inverter that turns the image the right way up.
How it is used: Ophthalmologists use it for retina and vitreous surgery, where they need a wide view of the inside of the eye.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Buyers choose between contact and non-contact wide-angle systems and manual or automatic image inverters.
Indirect ophthalmoscope NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: An indirect ophthalmoscope is a head-mounted light used with a handheld lens to give a wide view of the retina.
How it is used: Used in eye clinics and wards to examine the whole retina, including the edges, for conditions such as retinal detachment and diabetic changes.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Options include halogen or LED lighting and wired or wireless models.
Fundus camera NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A fundus camera is a specialised camera that takes photographs of the back of the eye, including the retina and optic nerve.
How it is used: Used in eye clinics to record and track retinal conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, and to create teaching images.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Options include mydriatic and non-mydriatic (no dilation needed) cameras, and portable models.
Fundus fluorescein angiography / ICG NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) and indocyanine green (ICG) angiography photograph retinal blood vessels after a dye is injected into a vein.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology to study blood flow and leakage in the retina and choroid, for example in diabetic eye disease and macular conditions.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Buyers choose systems with FFA only or with both FFA and ICG imaging.
Optical coherence tomography NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Optical coherence tomography is a non-contact imaging system that creates high-resolution cross-sectional images of the eye's layers.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology to examine and track the retina, macula and optic nerve in diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Options include posterior-segment, anterior-segment and combined systems, with or without OCT angiography.
Electroretinogram, full-field + multifocal NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: An electroretinogram records the electrical response of the retina to light. Full-field ERG tests the whole retina; multifocal ERG maps responses from small central areas.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology to assess retinal function in inherited retinal diseases, unexplained vision loss and some drug-related eye problems.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Systems may offer full-field ERG only or combined full-field and multifocal testing.
Multifocal ERG NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Multifocal electroretinography (ERG) records the electrical responses of many small areas of the central retina to light.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology to detect and map localised macular problems, including some drug-related retinal damage and inherited macular diseases.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Available as a stand-alone system or as part of a combined electrophysiology system.
Micro-perimetry NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Micro-perimetry tests sensitivity at precise points on the retina while watching the retina at the same time.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology to assess central vision function in macular diseases and to monitor changes over time.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Vitrectomy machine NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A vitrectomy machine removes the gel inside the eye (vitreous) using a fine cutting probe, with fluid and light control.
How it is used: Used in eye operation theatres for retinal surgery, including retinal detachment, bleeding inside the eye and diabetic eye disease.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Options include posterior-only machines and combined cataract and vitrectomy systems.
Endo-laser NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: An endo-laser delivers laser energy through a fine probe placed inside the eye during retinal surgery.
How it is used: Used in vitreoretinal surgery to seal retinal tears and treat diseased retina from inside the eye.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Buyers choose by laser type and compatible probe range.
Nd:YAG laser for capsulotomy NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: An Nd:YAG laser is an eye laser mounted on a slit lamp that makes precise openings in eye tissue.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology to clear clouding behind an artificial lens after cataract surgery (capsulotomy), and for some glaucoma procedures.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Options include stand-alone YAG lasers and combined YAG and green laser systems.
Red laser NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A red laser in ophthalmology is a laser with a red wavelength, used to treat certain eye tissues.
How it is used: Used in eye clinics for specific retinal and other laser treatments where a red wavelength is preferred.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Laser indirect ophthalmoscopy NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A laser indirect ophthalmoscope (LIO) is a head-mounted ophthalmoscope that delivers laser treatment while viewing the retina.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology to treat the outer retina, including in premature babies with retinal disease and in patients who cannot sit at a slit lamp.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Cryophotocoagulation NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Cryophotocoagulation (cryotherapy) equipment freezes small, targeted areas of eye tissue using a cold probe connected to a gas-supplied console.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology for treatment of some retinal tears, retinal conditions in premature babies and certain eye tumours, and in glaucoma procedures.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Retinal surgery sets NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Retinal surgery sets are collections of fine instruments, such as forceps, scissors and cannulas, used in surgery on the retina and vitreous.
How it is used: Used in eye operation theatres for vitreoretinal procedures such as retinal detachment repair and membrane peeling.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Sets vary by instrument gauge size and whether they are reusable or single-use.
Gonioscope (Goldmann 1 or 2 mirror) NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A gonioscope is a special contact lens with one or two mirrors (Goldmann type) placed on the eye to view the drainage angle.
How it is used: Used in eye clinics with a slit lamp to examine the drainage angle of the eye, which is important in diagnosing and classifying glaucoma.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Main choice is between one-mirror and two-mirror versions, or other gonioscopy lens designs.
Non-contact tonometer NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A non-contact tonometer measures eye pressure using a gentle puff of air, without touching the eye.
How it is used: Used in eye clinics and screening camps for quick eye pressure checks, especially to screen for glaucoma in large numbers of patients.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Options include stand-alone units and units combined with refractometers.
Applanation tonometer on all slit lamps NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Applanation tonometers fitted to each slit lamp in the eye clinic, so eye pressure can be measured at every examination station.
How it is used: Used in eye outpatient clinics to measure eye pressure routinely during examination, which helps in glaucoma screening and follow-up without moving patients between stations.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Buyers choose between fixed mounting and swing-in types compatible with their slit lamps.
Perkins tonometer / Tonopen NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Perkins tonometers and Tonopens are portable devices that measure eye pressure without needing a slit lamp.
How it is used: Used for patients who cannot sit at a slit lamp, such as children, bedridden patients or those under anaesthesia, and in outreach settings.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Buyers choose between the Perkins applanation type and the electronic Tonopen type.
Standard automated perimeter with normative database NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A standard automated perimeter tests the field of vision point by point and compares results with a built-in database of normal values.
How it is used: Used in eye clinics mainly to detect and monitor glaucoma and to assess visual field loss in nerve and brain conditions.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Synoptophore NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A synoptophore is a table-mounted instrument that shows separate images to each eye to assess and train binocular vision.
How it is used: Used in orthoptic and squint clinics to measure eye alignment and binocular vision, and for some eye exercise therapy.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Paediatric refraction set NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A paediatric refraction set is a collection of trial lenses, child-sized frames and accessories designed for testing children's spectacle power.
How it is used: Used in paediatric eye clinics to check whether children need glasses and to prescribe the correct power.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Sets vary in the lenses, frames and fixation aids included.
Red-green goggles NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Red-green goggles are glasses with one red and one green lens, used to separate what each eye sees during testing.
How it is used: Used in eye and squint clinics with tests such as the Worth four-dot test to check binocular vision and suppression.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Hess or Lees chart NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A Hess or Lees chart is a test screen used to map how each eye moves and to show which eye muscles are weak or overacting.
How it is used: Used in squint and neuro-ophthalmology clinics to assess double vision and eye muscle problems, and to monitor changes over time.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Buyers choose between the Hess screen and the Lees screen, or electronic versions.
Teller / Cardiff acuity cards NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Teller and Cardiff acuity cards are special picture or stripe cards used to estimate vision in babies and young children.
How it is used: Used in paediatric eye clinics to assess vision in infants and children who are too young to read letter charts.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Buyers choose between Teller (stripe pattern) and Cardiff (picture) cards.
Prism bar NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A prism bar is a strip of prisms of increasing strength held in front of the eye.
How it is used: Used in squint clinics to measure the size of an eye misalignment during the cover test, and to teach residents squint assessment.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Choices include horizontal and vertical prism bars, or loose prism sets.
Randot / TNO test NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Randot and TNO tests are booklets viewed with special glasses to measure stereopsis, the ability to see depth with both eyes.
How it is used: Used in eye and squint clinics, especially for children, to assess binocular vision and depth perception.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Buyers choose between the Randot and TNO versions.
Maddox wing / Maddox rod NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: The Maddox wing and Maddox rod are simple handheld devices used to measure small misalignments of the eyes.
How it is used: Used in squint and orthoptic clinics to assess eye alignment and hidden squints, and to teach residents basic orthoptic tests.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Buyers choose between the Maddox wing, the Maddox rod, or both.
VER NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: VER (visual evoked response) records the brain's electrical response to visual patterns using scalp electrodes.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology and neurology to test the visual pathway from eye to brain, for example in optic nerve disease or unexplained vision loss.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Available as a stand-alone unit or within combined eye electrophysiology systems.
Low vision assessment kit NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A low vision assessment kit is a set of special charts, magnifiers and test aids used to measure remaining vision in people with poor sight.
How it is used: Used in low vision clinics to assess what a patient can see and to try different aids, helping choose suitable devices for daily tasks.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Kits vary in the range of charts, magnifiers and telescopes included.
Low vision aids (glare filters, telescopes, magnifiers, electronic aids incl. CCTV) NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Low vision aids are devices such as glare filters, telescopes, magnifiers and electronic aids including CCTV video magnifiers that help people with poor sight.
How it is used: Used in low vision clinics to let patients try and choose aids that help with reading, distance viewing and daily activities.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Buyers choose a mix of optical, non-optical and electronic aids.
Tele-ophthalmology set-up NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A tele-ophthalmology set-up combines eye cameras, computers and internet connectivity so eye images can be shared with specialists remotely.
How it is used: Used to connect outreach centres with the main eye department so specialists can review images, advise and refer patients without travel.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Set-ups vary in the cameras, software and connectivity used.
Outreach eye camp equipment NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: Outreach eye camp equipment is a set of portable items such as vision charts, trial sets, torches, ophthalmoscopes and portable slit lamps used at camps.
How it is used: Used by ophthalmology departments to screen communities for cataract, refractive errors and other eye problems, often as part of community outreach.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Sets vary by number and type of portable instruments included.
Visual field analyser NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: A visual field analyser is an automated machine that tests how wide and how sensitive a person's side and central vision is.
How it is used: Used in eye clinics mainly for glaucoma diagnosis and follow-up, and to assess field loss due to nerve or brain conditions.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Optical biometer NMC Form-B 2024About this item
What it is: An optical biometer uses light instead of ultrasound to measure eye length and other eye dimensions without touching the eye.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology before cataract surgery to calculate the power of the artificial lens accurately and quickly, and to teach residents modern biometry.
Used in: Ophthalmology
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Direct ophthalmoscope IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A direct ophthalmoscope is a handheld light and lens instrument used to look into the eye and see the retina and optic nerve.
How it is used: Used in eye, medicine and other outpatient clinics for routine eye examination, and widely used to teach students fundus examination.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Options include halogen or LED lighting and rechargeable or battery handles.
Indirect ophthalmoscope with 20D lens IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A head-mounted indirect ophthalmoscope supplied with a 20 dioptre condensing lens, which is the standard lens held in front of the patient's eye.
How it is used: Used in eye clinics to examine the full retina and teach residents indirect ophthalmoscopy, including screening for retinal tears and detachment.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Options include LED or halogen illumination and wireless headsets.
Slit lamp IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A slit lamp is a microscope with a bright, adjustable light used to examine the front and inside of the eye in detail.
How it is used: Used in every eye clinic for routine examination of the eyelids, cornea, lens and other structures, and as a basic teaching instrument.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Options include different magnification ranges, LED or halogen lights, and models with teaching or camera attachments.
Refraction unit IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A refraction unit is an eye examination workstation that brings together a chair, a stand and instruments such as a phoropter and vision chart.
How it is used: Used in eye outpatient clinics for spectacle testing and routine examinations, and for training students and residents in refraction.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Configurations vary in the instruments mounted and the type of chair and stand.
Streak retinoscope IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A streak retinoscope is a handheld instrument that shines a streak of light into the eye to estimate spectacle power objectively.
How it is used: Used in eye clinics, especially for children and patients who cannot respond reliably, and to teach residents objective refraction.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Options include halogen or LED bulbs and different handle types.
A-scan biometer IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: An A-scan biometer is an eye instrument that uses ultrasound waves, sent through a small probe, to measure the length of the eye from front to back.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology before cataract surgery to calculate the power of the artificial lens (IOL) to be implanted, and to teach residents biometry.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Options include contact and immersion probes and stand-alone or combined A/B-scan units.
B-scan IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A B-scan is an eye ultrasound that produces a two-dimensional picture of the inside of the eye and orbit.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology to see the retina and other structures when the view is blocked, for example by dense cataract or bleeding, and to check for retinal detachment or tumours.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Buyers choose between stand-alone B-scan and combined A/B-scan units.
Auto-refractometer IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: An auto-refractometer is an automated instrument that estimates a person's spectacle power by measuring how light focuses in the eye.
How it is used: Used in eye clinics as a quick starting point for spectacle testing, which is then refined manually. Helpful in busy outpatient departments and screening camps.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Options include table-top and handheld models, and units combined with a keratometer.
Punctum dilator IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A punctum dilator is a fine, pointed hand instrument used to widen the small tear drainage opening at the eyelid margin.
How it is used: Used in ophthalmology clinics and theatres during tear duct probing, syringing and related minor procedures on the eyelid tear drainage system.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Available in single-ended and double-ended designs and different tip sizes.
Applanation tonometer IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: An applanation tonometer measures eye pressure by gently flattening a small area of the cornea, usually mounted on a slit lamp.
How it is used: Used in eye outpatient clinics to measure eye pressure, especially for detecting and monitoring glaucoma. Residents learn standard pressure measurement on it.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Options include slit-lamp-mounted (Goldmann type) and handheld (Perkins type) tonometers.
OCT IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: OCT (optical coherence tomography) is a scanner that uses light to produce detailed cross-sectional images of the retina and optic nerve.
How it is used: Used in eye clinics to diagnose and monitor macular disease, diabetic eye disease and glaucoma, and to teach residents retinal imaging.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Buyers choose between spectral-domain and swept-source systems, and whether angiography (OCT-A) is included.
Trial lens set with trial frame (adult/child) IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A trial lens set is a box of lenses of different powers, used with an adjustable trial frame for adults or children.
How it is used: Used in eye clinics to find a patient's exact spectacle prescription, and to teach students and residents subjective refraction.
Used in: Ophthalmology
Options: Sets vary by number of lenses, lens material and the adult or child frame included.
Furniture — department office
9 items
Executive table for Head of Department About this item
What it is: A larger office desk for a department head, usually with drawers and a side unit for files.
How it is used: Used in the Head of Department's office for administrative work, meeting faculty and students, and managing department records.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Choices include wooden or laminate finishes, with or without side return, and lockable pedestal drawers.
Revolving office chair About this item
What it is: An office chair that swivels on a base with wheels, usually with height adjustment and a cushioned seat and back.
How it is used: Used by faculty and office staff across departments at desks and computer tables for daily paperwork, computer work and record keeping.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Options include mesh or cushioned backs, with or without armrests, medium or high back, and fabric or leatherette covers.
Visitor chairs About this item
What it is: A fixed-leg chair placed in front of a desk for guests, usually with a cushioned seat and sometimes armrests.
How it is used: Placed in front of office and department desks, where visitors, students, patients' relatives or colleagues sit during meetings.
Used in: Administration, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT and more
Options: Options include steel or wooden frames, cushioned or plain seats, with or without armrests, and fabric or leatherette covers.
Office table About this item
What it is: A standard working desk for office use, usually with one or more drawers.
How it is used: Used by faculty and office staff in departments for paperwork, record keeping and meeting students or colleagues.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Options include steel, wooden or laminate construction, with or without lockable drawers, and different sizes.
Computer table About this item
What it is: A desk designed for a computer, usually with space for the monitor and often a sliding keyboard tray and CPU shelf.
How it is used: Used in department offices, the library and computer areas for staff and students to work on computers, records and online resources.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Central Library, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT and more
Options: Options include wooden, laminate or steel construction, with or without keyboard tray, CPU stand and drawers.
Steel almirah About this item
What it is: A tall steel cupboard with lockable doors and internal shelves for safe storage.
How it is used: Used across offices and departments to store files, records, stationery, teaching materials and other items that need to be kept locked.
Used in: Administration, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT and more
Options: Options include different heights, full or half shelves, with or without a locker compartment, and plain or glass-panel doors.
Filing cabinet About this item
What it is: A cabinet with deep pull-out drawers for keeping files and documents upright and organised, usually made of steel.
How it is used: Used in administrative and department offices to store student records, staff files, correspondence and other official documents.
Used in: Administration, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT and more
Options: Buyers choose between two-, three- or four-drawer models, with or without central lock, and steel or wooden construction.
Bookshelf / book rack About this item
What it is: A shelf unit for storing books, journals and files in an upright, easy-to-see arrangement.
How it is used: Used in department offices, seminar rooms and departmental libraries to keep reference books, journals, theses and records.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Options include steel or wooden construction, open shelves or glass doors, with or without lock, and adjustable shelves.
Side rack About this item
What it is: A small rack or low cabinet placed beside a desk to hold files, books and frequently used items.
How it is used: Used next to desks in department offices and faculty rooms to keep working files, books and stationery within easy reach.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Options include steel or wooden construction, open shelves or with doors, and with or without lock.
Furniture — faculty rooms
5 items
Office table About this item
What it is: A standard working desk for office use, usually with one or more drawers.
How it is used: Used by faculty and office staff in departments for paperwork, record keeping and meeting students or colleagues.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Options include steel, wooden or laminate construction, with or without lockable drawers, and different sizes.
Revolving office chair About this item
What it is: An office chair that swivels on a base with wheels, usually with height adjustment and a cushioned seat and back.
How it is used: Used by faculty and office staff across departments at desks and computer tables for daily paperwork, computer work and record keeping.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Options include mesh or cushioned backs, with or without armrests, medium or high back, and fabric or leatherette covers.
Visitor chairs About this item
What it is: A fixed-leg chair placed in front of a desk for guests, usually with a cushioned seat and sometimes armrests.
How it is used: Placed in front of office and department desks, where visitors, students, patients' relatives or colleagues sit during meetings.
Used in: Administration, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT and more
Options: Options include steel or wooden frames, cushioned or plain seats, with or without armrests, and fabric or leatherette covers.
Steel almirah About this item
What it is: A tall steel cupboard with lockable doors and internal shelves for safe storage.
How it is used: Used across offices and departments to store files, records, stationery, teaching materials and other items that need to be kept locked.
Used in: Administration, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT and more
Options: Options include different heights, full or half shelves, with or without a locker compartment, and plain or glass-panel doors.
Bookshelf / book rack About this item
What it is: A shelf unit for storing books, journals and files in an upright, easy-to-see arrangement.
How it is used: Used in department offices, seminar rooms and departmental libraries to keep reference books, journals, theses and records.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Options include steel or wooden construction, open shelves or glass doors, with or without lock, and adjustable shelves.
Furniture — OPD
7 items
Doctor's table About this item
What it is: A working desk for a doctor, usually with drawers for forms, prescription pads and stationery.
How it is used: Used in consultation rooms and clinical department offices, where doctors see patients, review reports and write notes.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and more
Options: Buyers choose between steel, wooden or laminate tops, with or without lockable drawers, and different sizes.
Doctor's chair About this item
What it is: A comfortable office chair for a doctor, usually with cushioned seat and back, suited to long hours of sitting at a desk.
How it is used: Used by doctors in consultation rooms and department offices while examining records, talking to patients and writing prescriptions.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and more
Options: Options include revolving with wheels or fixed, with or without armrests, mesh or cushioned back, and height adjustment.
Patient stool About this itemWhat it is: A patient stool is a small, usually round stool, often revolving and height adjustable, on which a patient sits during consultation.
How it is used: It is used in OPD rooms so doctors and students can examine seated patients and turn them easily during examination.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and more
Options: Buyers choose between fixed and revolving tops, height adjustment, and steel or chrome frames.
Attendant chair About this itemWhat it is: An attendant chair is a simple, sturdy chair for a patient's relative or attendant, usually with a metal frame and wipe-clean seat.
How it is used: It is placed in OPD rooms, wards and procedure areas so attendants can sit with patients during consultation, waiting or treatment.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and more
Options: Options include plain or cushioned seats, with or without armrests, and stackable designs.
Examination couch About this itemWhat it is: An examination couch is a padded, raised table on which a patient lies or sits to be examined by a doctor.
How it is used: It is used in OPDs, wards and skills labs for physical examination of patients and for students to practise examination skills.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and more
Options: Buyers choose between fixed and adjustable backrest, with or without drawers, and steel or wooden frames.
Waiting area seating (3- and 4-seater) About this item
What it is: Linked seating units with three or four seats joined on one frame, designed for heavy public use.
How it is used: Placed in OPD waiting halls and corridors of clinical departments, where patients and attendants wait for registration and consultation.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and more
Options: Options include three- or four-seater units, perforated steel, moulded plastic or cushioned seats, and with or without armrests.
Registration / help-desk counter About this item
What it is: A front counter where staff sit to register patients, issue OPD cards and answer queries, often with a computer space.
How it is used: Placed at the entrance of clinical departments and OPDs, where patients register, get directions and receive help before consultation.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and more
Options: Buyers choose between wooden, laminate or steel construction, single or multi-window designs, and with or without glass screens.
Furniture — wards
14 items
Hospital bed, two-function (manual) About this itemWhat it is: A two-function hospital bed is a manual bed where the backrest and knee section can be raised or lowered using hand cranks.
How it is used: It is used in general wards to help patients sit up, rest comfortably and be examined, and is a common bed type for teaching-hospital wards.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics and more
Options: Buyers usually choose head and foot panel material, side-rail type, and castors versus fixed legs.
- Hospital bed, three-function / Fowler (manual) About this item
What it is: A three-function Fowler bed is a manual hospital bed whose backrest, knee section and overall height can be adjusted using hand cranks.
How it is used: It is used in wards to position patients for comfort, feeding, breathing and examination, and to bring the bed to a convenient working height for staff.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics and more
Options: Buyers choose between ABS or steel head and foot panels, side-rail types, and castor sizes with or without brakes.
Hospital mattress About this itemWhat it is: A hospital mattress is a foam or similar mattress sized for hospital beds, usually covered with a waterproof, wipe-clean fabric.
How it is used: It is used on ward and examination beds to give patients a comfortable, hygienic surface that can be cleaned and disinfected between patients.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics and more
Options: Buyers choose between foam densities, single-piece or sectional mattresses to match adjustable beds, and cover materials.
- Bedside locker About this item
What it is: A bedside locker is a small cabinet placed beside a hospital bed, usually with a drawer, a shelf or cupboard and a top surface.
How it is used: Patients use it to keep personal belongings, water and small items within reach, while staff use the top for temporary placement of items during care.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, ICU and HDU, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and more
Options: Common choices are stainless-steel, powder-coated steel or moulded plastic bodies, with or without wheels.
Overbed table About this itemWhat it is: An overbed table is a height-adjustable table on wheels with a top that slides over a hospital bed in front of the patient.
How it is used: It lets patients eat, read or keep items in front of them while in bed, and gives staff a working surface during bedside care.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, ICU and HDU, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and more
Options: Common choices are stainless-steel, laminated or ABS tops and fixed or tilting table tops.
IV stand About this itemWhat it is: An IV stand, also called a drip stand, is a tall pole with hooks at the top and a wheeled or weighted base.
How it is used: It holds bottles or bags of intravenous fluids above the patient so fluids can flow into a vein, in wards, ICUs and procedure areas.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, ICU and HDU, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and more
Options: Buyers choose between two-hook and four-hook tops, fixed or height-adjustable poles, and steel or chrome finish.
- Bedside screen About this item
What it is: A bedside screen is a movable, folding frame with fabric or panel sections that can be placed around a bed to create a private area.
How it is used: It gives patients privacy during examination, procedures, dressing changes or personal care in shared wards, including during student bedside teaching.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics and more
Options: Common choices are two-, three- or four-panel folding screens, on wheels or fixed feet.
- Attendant chair About this item
What it is: An attendant chair is a simple, sturdy chair for a patient's relative or attendant, usually with a metal frame and wipe-clean seat.
How it is used: It is placed in OPD rooms, wards and procedure areas so attendants can sit with patients during consultation, waiting or treatment.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and more
Options: Options include plain or cushioned seats, with or without armrests, and stackable designs.
Nursing station counter with chairs About this itemWhat it is: A nursing station counter is a desk-like work counter, usually with storage and a writing surface, supplied with chairs for nursing staff.
How it is used: It serves as the central point in each ward or ICU where nurses keep records, monitor patients, store supplies and coordinate care.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, ICU and HDU, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and more
Options: Buyers choose the counter size and shape, laminate or solid-surface tops, and number of chairs.
Dressing trolley About this itemWhat it is: A dressing trolley is a wheeled cart, usually stainless steel, with two shelves and sometimes holders for bowls and buckets.
How it is used: It carries sterile dressing materials, instruments and lotions to the bedside so staff can clean and dress wounds in wards and OPDs.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics and more
Options: Common choices are trolley size, number of shelves, and with or without bowl and bucket holders.
Linen trolley About this itemWhat it is: A linen trolley is a wheeled cart with shelves or bags used to carry and store bed sheets, gowns and other hospital linen.
How it is used: It is used in wards to bring clean linen to beds and to collect used linen separately for sending to the laundry.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics and more
Options: Common choices are open-shelf clean-linen trolleys and bag-holder soiled-linen trolleys.
Instrument cabinet About this item
What it is: A closed cabinet, often with glass-fronted doors and shelves, for storing medical and surgical instruments in a clean, organised way.
How it is used: Clinical departments keep examination and procedure instruments in it, in wards, OPDs and teaching areas, so instruments are easy to find and protected from dust.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics and more
Options: Buyers choose between stainless-steel and powder-coated steel bodies, glass or solid doors, and single or double-door sizes.
Wheelchair About this itemWhat it is: A wheelchair is a chair with large wheels that allows a person who cannot walk easily to be moved or to move themselves.
How it is used: It is used across OPDs, wards, emergency and physiotherapy areas to move patients safely between departments, tests and treatment areas.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, Emergency / casualty, General Medicine, General Surgery, ICU and HDU, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and more
Options: Buyers choose between foldable and fixed frames, self-propelled and attendant-pushed models, and steel or lighter frames.
- Bed pan and urinal stand About this item
What it is: A bedpan and urinal stand is a small metal frame or rack that holds a bedpan and urine bottle beside the patient's bed.
How it is used: It keeps toileting items within reach of bed-bound ward patients and nursing staff, and stores them off the floor in a clean, orderly way.
Used in: Dermatology, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics and more
Options: Common choices are stainless-steel or powder-coated mild-steel frames, with or without wheels.
Furniture — teaching room
4 items
Student chair with writing pad About this item
What it is: A chair with a small attached writing surface on one arm, so a student can sit and write without a separate desk.
How it is used: Used in demonstration rooms, tutorial rooms and seminar halls, where students sit to attend small-group classes and take notes.
Used in: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery and more
Options: Options include steel or plastic frames, right- or left-hand writing pads, cushioned or plain seats, and with or without a storage tray.
Teacher's table and chair About this item
What it is: A desk with a matching chair for a teacher, usually with a drawer for notes, attendance registers and stationery.
How it is used: Placed at the front of demonstration rooms and practical labs, where the teacher sits to take attendance, prepare and conduct classes.
Used in: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery and more
Options: Buyers choose between steel, wooden or laminate desks, with or without lockable drawers, and fixed or revolving chairs.
Podium / lectern About this item
What it is: A stand with a sloping top for a teacher to rest notes while speaking, sometimes with a shelf below.
How it is used: Used in demonstration rooms and seminar rooms, where teachers stand to take classes, give presentations and conduct discussions.
Used in: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery and more
Options: Options include wooden or laminate finish, fixed or movable, and with or without a microphone mount.
White board / display board About this item
What it is: A wall board with either a white dry-erase writing surface or a pin-up display surface. Some models combine both on one board.
How it is used: Used in demonstration rooms, seminar rooms and department corridors for teaching, notices, timetables, charts and display of student work.
Used in: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery and more
Options: Common choices include white writing surface, soft pin-up board or combination board, magnetic surface, and wall-mounted or movable stand.
How Unnat Exports helps with Ophthalmology
- One list, one quotation
Every item for Ophthalmology, from equipment to furniture, quoted together, item-wise, with GST shown.
- Matched to the documents
Item names follow the wording used in NMC and government planning documents, so your list reads the way inspectors expect.
- Help with specifications
Not sure which model or size? Our team goes through the options with you before quoting.
- Supply across India
Delivery and installation for your city are confirmed in the quotation.
Before you finalise your Ophthalmology list
- Check your MBBS intake and any PG seats; several quantities scale with them.
- Compare the list with the current official norms for your college. The table above shows which items the documents name.
- Measure the rooms, labs or wards so furniture and equipment fit.
- Decide which items you already have and which need replacing.
- Note any tender or department specifications you must follow.
Send this checklist with your list and we will quote against it.
Common questions
What does Unnat Exports supply for the Ophthalmology department?
Items from the equipment groups on this page, plus furniture for the department office, faculty rooms, OPD. Most of them fall under ophthalmology equipment, office, classroom, library & hostel furniture, hospital furniture & patient handling.
Do I have to buy everything on this list?
No. The list shows items commonly bought for this department. You choose the items and quantities you need; every quantity box starts empty.
Do you also supply furniture for the Ophthalmology department?
Yes. This page lists furniture for the department office, faculty rooms, opd, wards, teaching room. Tell us your room sizes in the note box if you need custom sizes.
Is this the official list of requirements?
No. It is a planning list to help you prepare your purchase. Please check the current official norms that apply to your college, such as the National Medical Commission documents, before you finalise quantities.
How do I get a quotation for Ophthalmology?
Open the list builder, tick the items, type your quantities and send the list. You can also send the list you already have on WhatsApp at 94674 67836.
Can you help me choose models and specifications?
Yes. When you send your list, tick “I need help choosing specifications” and our team will call you to go through the options before quoting.
Ready to get a quotation?
Tick what you need, type your quantities, and send the list to Unnat Exports. Or just message us on WhatsApp.