Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Comprehensive Ophthalmology

The program aims to train ophthalmologists in the diagnosis and management of common diseases of the eye in the areas of clinical evaluation, use of various investigative procedures, medical treatment, surgical intervention and research. The clinical training involves fellows working in rotation through different subspecialties in the outpatient department. They will also be encouraged to evaluate patients' problems in detail, using logic and clinical data to arrive at an accurate diagnosis.

The 24 months fellowship program in comprehensive ophthalmology comprises technical instruction in modern methods of eye care, extensive work experience and complete patient care. It prepares candidates for a professional career in comprehensive ophthalmology with the ability to manage an eye care centre independently.

Eligibility: MS or MD or DNB or DO in ophthalmology

Curriculum:

The fellows will be involved in all aspects of clinical diagnosis and will become familiar with the following procedures under supervision:

• Slit lamp biomicroscpy
• Applanation tonometry
• Gonioscopy
• Pachymetry
• Keratometry
• Indirect and direct ophthalmoscopy
• Biomicroscopic indirect ophthalmoloscopy
• Perimetry, including automated perimetry
• Use of Nd YAG laser
• Ultrasonograpy (A scan and B scan)
• Slit lamp photography
• Newer modalities like OCT

Training in the use of Laser equipment: Nd-YAG iridotomy, capsuotomy and membranectomy, suturolysis,

Surgical Training:

Extracapsular cataract extraction(ECCE), Small incision cataract surgery(SICS), phacoemulsification with pciol implantation, pterygium surgery,trabeculectomy,combined surgery, tissue adhesive application, Lacrimal sac and lid surgeries.

Stipends

All the long term fellows will be paid a stipend of INR 40,000/- per months.

Prerequisites

MS/MD/DNB in Ophthalmology

Intake

Batch starts in January and July every year (No of candidates intake will depend on the slot availability)

Interested candidates may apply with upload resume:

Dr Sanjay Chanda (Consultant, C L Gupta Eye Institute)

Address: Ram Ganga VIhar, Phase-II, Moradabad -244001, Uttar Pradesh

E-mail: drsanjay@clgei.org

Web: www.clgei.org