Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus

Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus

The Children's Eye Centre is dedicated to children's eye health, including service, education and research. Established in 2011, the Centre covers all aspects of a visually challenged child's eye health such as prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. In addition, the Centre conducts clinical, epidemiological and basic investigations focusing on the outcome, prevalence, genetics, congenital anomalies, infection, cataract, glaucoma, ROP, and retinoblastoma.

This program aims to train eye care professionals in early intervention treatment strategies to address the critical issue of childhood blindness. In addition, other aspects of childhood blindness are covered.

The following are the areas and techniques where the training is imparted

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

• Slit lamp biomicroscopy
• Applanation tonometry
• Gonioscopy direct and indirect
• Pachometry
• Keratometry
• Indirect and direct ophthalmoscopy
• Biomicroscopic indirect ophthalmoloscopy
• Perimetry, including automated perimetry
• Use of Argon and Nd YAG lasers
• Ultrasonograpy (A scan and B scan)
• Slit lamp photography
• Evaluation of children with strabismus, cataract, glaucoma, oculoplasty, tumor related problems and vitreo-retinal disorders

Surgical Training

Basic Cataract surgical skills

This period of the fellowship is meant to ensure that the fellow can competently perform standard cataract surgical procedures.

The fellows will also use the wet lab facility to enhance their skills in using the microscope. They will assist the faculty in:

• Surgery of congenital cataract
• Intraocular lens implantation
• Pediatric IOL power calculation
• Primary posterior capsulotomy and anterior vitrectomy
• Postoperative management
• Amblyopia therapy

Anterior segment, including cornea and cataract surgeries

During this posting, fellows will work in rotation with two cornea and anterior segment surgeons to learn the finer aspects of cataract surgery. Fellows will be assisted by the faculty in performing cataract surgery on children. Eventually, they will be expected to perform cataract surgery independently.

Strabismus surgery

During this posting, fellows will learn basic clinical diagnostic and surgical techniques for the management of strabismus. They will initially assist during surgery and then move on to independent surgeries, based on their level of competence.

Ophthalmic plastic surgery

During this one-month posting, the fellow will work with the consultant and learn basic examination and management techniques for common pediatric oculoplasty problems as well as management of pediatric tumors. The fellows are expected to learn about syringing and probing of nasal lacrimal ducts, surgical management of ptosis, entropian, ectropian, etc.

Retina

During this posting with the consultant, the fellow can improve his skills in indirect ophthalmoscopy and basic work-up of vitreo-retinal diseases in children, including familial disorders, genetic retinal diseases, congenital eye anomalies and retinopathy of prematurity. The fellow will be assisted during the evaluation and management of babies who are treated or screened for retinopathy of prematurity and also be trained in the following areas:

• Surgery with lasers related to vitreo-retinal procedures in children
• Diagnosis of pediatric retinal disorders, especially retinal degeneration
• Retinopathy of prematurity and genetic disorders affecting the retina
• Performing laser treatment for premature retinal degeneration
• Simple surgeries for retinal diseases (optimal)

Stipends

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

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