- The requirements of any aspiring ophthalmologist to have a comprehensive knowledge of the basic sciences remains at the heart of clinical training. The students will thoroughly understand the anatomy, physiology and biological aspects of the eye - Practitioners are required to have a thorough comprehension of the scientific principles behind any clinical procedure and management of disorders. It provides guidance on basic principles governing every aspect of eyes and special physiological and pathological systems which a basic Opthalmology trainee would be expected to know