The goal is to train the Ophthalmologists who have recently completed residency/MD/MS/Post Graduate through intensive training and to impart skills in the recent advances in the diagnosis and management of Vitreo-Retinal diseases.
Duration
:
18 months
University
:
Affiliated by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Session commences
:
Every year January and July
Places available
:
Two in each session.
Eligibility
:
MS or MD or DNB or DO with one year experience in ophthalmology.
University Fees
:
Rs. 25,000/- per year
Stipend
:
Rs. 40,000/- pm.
Application procedure: Applications must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and testimonial. Application can be downloaded from our website.
Laser
Use of slit lamp and Indirect Ophthalmoscope delivery modes for laser treatment of retinal disorders, PDT, TTT
Surgical training in
Retinal detachments
Vitreous pathologies
Vascular retinopathies
Ocular trauma
Macular disorders
Paediatric retinal diseases
Endophthalmitis
Scleral Buckling
Vitreous Surgery for Complicated Retinal Detachment
Vitreous Surgery for Vascular Retinopathy
Lensectomy
Medical & Surgical Management of Endophthalmitis
Glaucoma
The goal is to target the Ophthalmologists who have recently completed residency through intensive training to impart skills in the recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. Opportunities for research experience focusing on glaucoma
Duration
:
12 months
University
:
Affiliated by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Session commences
:
Every year January and July
Places available
:
Two in each session.
Eligibility
:
MS or MD or DNB or DO with one year experience in ophthalmology.
University Fees
:
Rs. 25,000/- per year
Stipend
:
Rs. 40,000/- pm.
Application procedure: Applications must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and testimonial. Application can be downloaded from our website.
Curriculum
Clinical/Diagnostics: The Fellow will be trained in the use of applanation tonometry, Gonioscopy, Visual Fields, Nerve Fiber, slit-lamp biomicroscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy Ultrasound Biomicroscopy analyzer, OCT, YAG peripheral Iridotomy, Cyclodestructive procedures, Trabeculectomy, stereoscopic disc evaluation (78D lens), automated perimetry examination with Humphery, Combined Procedures and Disc Photography.
Training in the use of Laser equipment: Nd-YAG iridotomy, Selective laser trabeculoplasty, suturolysis, and gonioplasty, Transcleral cyclophotocoagulation
Microsurgical techniques
Assisting all glaucoma surgeries
Surgery for congenital glaucoma
Trabeculectomy with or without mitomycin C
Trabeculectomy with ECCE or Phaco with PC IOL
Glaucoma implant surgeries
For the next one year the fellow will be assigned to the glaucoma subspecialty, with a rotation period in Cornea OPD/OT, Refractive OT/OPD & Contact Lens Clinic. Will be on duty weekly once and on rotation on holidays. The fellow will handle independent OPD on their duty days and as and when required.
At the end of fellowship there will be a theory and practical examination conducted through RGUHS.
Phaco-Emulsification& Refractive Surgeries
Duration
:
12 months
University
:
Affiliated by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Session commences
:
Every year January and July
Places available
:
Two in each session.
Eligibility
:
MS or MD or DNB or DO with one year experience in ophthalmology.
University Fees
:
Rs. 25,000/- per year
Stipend
:
Rs. 40,000/- pm.
Paper I
Part A
:
Basic Sciences
Refraction & refractive errors
:
Basic instrumentation
slit lamp, gonioscopy, retinoscopy, direct ophthalmoscopy, tonometry,
Part B
:
Clinical sciences
Cataracts (management of senile, traumatic, complicated, post vitrectomy & those associated with other ocular abnormalities like high myopia & coloboma)
:
Refractive disorders
Myopia, hypermetropia, Astigmatism, Presbyopia
Paper II
Part A
:
Investigations and Diagnostic Procedures
General Ophthalmology and Cataract- A-scan biometry, Keratometry, Pachymetry,
Corneal topography, Specular Microscopy, OCT, B-scan, UBM
Part B
:
Surgical procedures,recent Advances
1)
Cataract: SICS, Phacoemulsification
2)
Refractive Surgery
PRK,LASIK,LASEK, Phakic IOL
Wave front Technologies, Presbyopia Surgeries, Lenticular Procedures,
Femtosecond Laser Recent Advances
