Medicine

Yes, you can become an eye surgeon without an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery).

To become an ophthalmologist you must have cleared Class 12 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.

An ophthalmologist treats all eye diseases and diagnoses also, performs eye surgery, and prescribes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems.

For more details, you may visit the Shiksha Ophthalmic Technology page. (https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/opthalmic-technology-chp). I hope this will help you.

Medical aspirants have preferred the MBBS course over the BDS course. Two are different from one another as follows:

• Coursework: In the MBBS program, you learn about human anatomy, pathology, and other clinical aspects of medicine. A BDS degree qualifies you as a specialist in dental surgery and treatment.
• Fees: The fees for the BDS are comparably lower than the MBBS fee. The cost of the MBBS program can reach 15 lacs even in government colleges, while the BDS program can cost up to 6 lacs.
• Career Options: A BDS can be used to become a dentist, dental hygienist, or prosthodontist. After earning your MBBS, you can apply for medical officer jobs in the government, like in UPSC CMS, but private hospitals and clinics demand a master's degree in any field of medicine, including surgery.
• Salary: An MBBS degree can earn you up to Rs. 1 lac per month, while a BDS degree can earn you an average annual salary of about Rs. 4.5 lacs. When it comes to NEET counseling, the majority of students who receive high marks opt for MBBS, though BDS is an excellent and less hectic choice.