Ophthalmologist Glaucoma Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Ophthalmologist – Glaucoma & Anterior Segment Surgeon

Location: Caribbean Island | Full-Time | On-Site

Institution: Leading Private Multispecialty Eye Care Center

Position Overview

A leading private healthcare institution in the Caribbean is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist with subspecialty expertise in Glaucoma, capable of independently managing advanced glaucoma, complex cataract surgery, and comprehensive anterior segment care.

This role is designed for a technically strong glaucoma surgeon who can serve as the clinical anchor for glaucoma services, while also contributing to high-volume cataract surgery and general ophthalmology, ensuring continuity of care across the full disease spectrum.

The successful candidate will play a key role in service development, surgical excellence, technology adoption, and clinical governance, within a modern ophthalmic setup equipped with advanced diagnostics and operating infrastructure.

Core Clinical Responsibilities

Glaucoma Services

Diagnose, stage, and manage all forms of glaucoma, including:

• Primary open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma

• Secondary glaucoma (neovascular, traumatic, uveitic)

• Advanced and end-stage disease, including one-eyed patients

Perform and interpret advanced glaucoma diagnostics:

• OCT (RNFL & macular analysis), visual fields

• Gonioscopy, AS-OCT, UBM, OCT-A (where available)

Deliver comprehensive glaucoma treatment, including:

• Medical management and long-term monitoring

• Laser procedures (YAG PI, SLT, argon laser suturolysis)Surgical glaucoma interventions:

• Trabeculectomy

• Glaucoma Drainage Devices (Ahmed, AADI or equivalent)

• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), including goniotomy-based techniques

Cataract & Anterior Segment Surgery

Independently perform phacoemulsification across routine and complex cases, including:

• Dense, mature, and intumescent cataracts

• Miotic pupils, weak zonules, post-vitrectomy eyes

• Premium IOL implantation (toric, aspheric, enhanced monofocal)

Perform combined procedures, including:

• Phaco-trabeculectomy

• Phaco + MIGS

• Phaco + GDD implantation

Manage intraoperative and postoperative complications, including:

• Anterior vitrectomy

• Sulcus fixation and secondary IOL implantation

General Ophthalmology

• Provide outpatient and inpatient comprehensive ophthalmic care

• Manage ocular emergencies and anterior segment pathology

• Ensure continuity of care across glaucoma, cataract, and general ophthalmology patients

Academic, Operational & Leadership Responsibilities

• Contribute to clinical audits, outcomes tracking, and quality improvement initiatives

• Participate in technology selection, equipment optimization, and OT workflow design

• Support training and mentoring of junior doctors, optometrists, and nursing staff

• Engage in clinical research, case presentations, and CME activities

• Maintain meticulous medical records aligned with international best practices Required Qualifications

MBBS with MS / MD / DNB in Ophthalmology

Formal fellowship training in Glaucoma

Demonstrated expertise in:

• Surgical glaucoma (trabeculectomy, GDDs, MIGS)

• High-precision phacoemulsification and complex cataracts

Eligibility for medical licensure in the Caribbean

Strong grounding in evidence-based ophthalmic practice

Desired Technical & Professional Competencies

Advanced surgical judgment and decision-making in high-risk glaucoma

Ability to balance subspecialty glaucoma care with high-volume cataract services

Strong patient counseling and longitudinal disease management skills

Collaborative mindset within a multidisciplinary ophthalmology team

Interest in building and leading glaucoma services within a growing institution

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive, tax-efficient salary in USD

• Comprehensive health insurance

• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship

• Access to modern diagnostic platforms and surgical technology

• CME support and long-term professional growth

• Excellent work-life balance in a high-quality Caribbean setting

Strategic Fit (Why This Role Works)

This position is ideal for a technically confident glaucoma specialist who:

• Enjoys surgical depth rather than narrow subspecialisation

• Wants autonomy in clinical decision-making

• Is comfortable combining advanced glaucoma surgery with cataract volume

• Seeks international exposure without compromising clinical complexity

Application Instructions

Embark on a fulfilling medical career in the Caribbean. Apply