Fellowship Details:
1. Comprehensive Ophthalmology Fellowship (Duration – 18 Months)- Chennai / Kolkata
2. Comprehensive Ophthalmology Fellowship (Duration – 21 Months)- Chennai (with additional surgical hands on in Kolkata)
Eligibility: MS/DNB/DO
Age Limit: Upto 40 years
Goals:
1. To become a competent Ophthalmologist capable of medical management of ophthalmic disorders in all subspecialities of the eye through training in
arrow_right Refraction - including ability to do keratometry, lensometry and biometry
arrow_right Diagnosis and Medical management of glaucoma
arrow_right Correction of refractive errors, administering amblyopia therapy and learning when to refer a strabismus patient to a Paediatric Ophthalmologist
arrow_right Diagnosis and follow up of diabetic retinopathy, AMD and other retinal disorders, and referral for laser when necessary. Ability to pick up retinal breaks and conditions needing specialized retinal care
arrow_right First line management of uveitis, ordering and interpretation of tests, and competency in indications for referral
arrow_right Understanding the basics in diagnosis and management of disorders of eyelids, adnexa and orbit.
arrow_right Complete evaluation of neuro-ophthalmic conditions and to recognize when to refer.
arrow_right Management of ophthalmic emergencies
arrow_right Competence at reading and performing visual fields, OCT and other ocular diagnostic tools.
arrow_right Managing peripheral centers independently
2. Good working knowledge of Internal Medicine and patient care
3. Surgical skill to become an independent cataract surgeon in ECCE, SICS and Phacoemulsification with additional exposure to
arrow_right Chalazion, small lid lesions
arrow_right Pterygium
arrow_right Lid lacerations, anterior segment trauma
arrow_right Dacrycystorhinostomy and trabeculectomy
4. Procedure skills
arrow_right YAG laser capsulotomy
arrow_right YAG Peripheral Iridotomy
5. Management skills
arrow_right Patient communication
arrow_right Ethics
arrow_right Office management skills
6. Teaching and education
arrow_right Monthly seminars and case presentations
arrow_right Maintain logbook
arrow_right Research work
arrow_right Training includes :