Medical retina fellowship (Advanced course): 12 months
Course Content:
- Mastering the skills of using slit lamp biomicroscopy, digital fundus photography which includes use of contact and noncontact fundus lenses.
- Mastering the skills of using indirect ophthalmoscopy.
- Diagnosis of various medical and surgical retina conditions under supervision of retina specialist.
- Interpretation of fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA), Indocyanine green angiography (ICG), Optical coherence tomography (OCT), OCTA, ultrasonography (USG) and electro diagnostic modalities.
- Hands on experience in performing FFA, ICG, OCT, OCTA, USG and electro diagnostic modalities.
- Diagnosis of various ocular tumors and their management.
- Visiting NICU with retina specialist to screen babies for retinopathy of prematurity.
- Hands on experience in performing lasers for ROP babies under supervision.
- Hands on experience in performing laser photocoagulation for various posterior segment diseases.
- Hands on experience in delivering intravitreal injections for various posterior segment pathologies.
- Emergency Room posting for a period of 1 month to understand and deal with emergencies involving all ophthalmic sub-specialties
- Familiarize with the art of prescribing low visual aids.
- Taking part in research and Presentation in conferences
- Familiarize with genetic screening and counselling
- 3 months of senior residency with independent OPD, laser and USG postings.