Training in Optometry is one of the flagship programs.
Rotary Eye institute offers training in various Sub – Specialties of optometry:
Observer ship opportunities are offered in select sub- specialties of Optometry. These programs are offered preferably to practicing optometrist for a duration of 1 or 3 months.
OBSERVERSHIP (1 month)
OBSERVERSHIP (3 month) (specific sub-specialty)
- Cataract Investigations (1 month or 3 months)
Objectives:
- To observe and identify cataract in patients.
- To understand different investigations performed in cataract patients
- To understand treatment protocol
- To observe cataract surgery
2. Glaucoma and Retina (1 month or 3 months)
Objectives:
- To observe different types of glaucoma and retinal conditions in patients.
- To understand different investigations performed in glaucoma and retinal condition patients.
- To make appropriate referrals
3. Pediatric Optometry (1 month or 3 months)
Objectives:
- To observe and understand refraction in pediatric patients.
- To understand different investigations performed in pediatric patients.
- To make appropriate referrals
- To involve in school screening
4. Contact lens and low vision (3 months)
Objectives:
- To observe and understand selection of contact lens
- To observe and understand selection of low vision patients
- To understand different investigations performed in contact lens and low vision patients.
- To understand fitting methodologies in different types of contact lenses.
- To make appropriate referrals.
5. Vision therapy (1 month)
Objectives:
- To observe and understand non-strabismic binocular vision conditions.
- To understand normative values
- To understand treatment protocol
- To make appropriate referrals
Long Term Fellowship: 6 months- 40000 INR (No Accommodation No Stipend)
Fellowship In Vision Therapy
The Vision therapy fellowship program is 6 month fellowship program designed to provide intensive clinical, teaching and research experience in behavioral and developmental vision care, binocular vision, and vision therapy protocols. The fellow will have the opportunity to work with the diverse population at the orthoptics / Vision therapy clinic and the pediatric clinic. The fellow will also be trained in clinical teaching and research and can teach undergraduate and postgraduate.
Objectives:
- To observe and understand non-strabismic binocular vision conditions and amblyopia
- To understand normative values
- To understand treatment protocol in non-strabismic binocular vision, Amblyopia, Neuro-optometric rehabilitation, developmental children
- To make appropriate referrals
- To involve in school screening
| Eligibility | B.optometry with minimum of one year experience. Candidates will be selected for 6 months fellowship. |
| No of seats | 1 per year |
| Duration | 6 Months |
| Course Fee | Indian Students: 40000 INR International students:1500 USD |
| Teaching Methodology Regular Full time Clinical program | |
| Administration Process: Eligibility, Skill test, Knowledge assessment through Personal interview |
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| Long term fellowship Main outcome measure: on completion of the course, candidate can conduct assessments for Basic Binocular Vision and Orthoptics related disorders. Can co manage Orthoptic disorders along with the Pediatrics Ophthalmology team |
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Comprehensive Optometry
Long Term Fellowship: 12 months-40000 INR (No Accommodation No Stipend)
The fellowship is an excellent blend of clinical rotation, community, and research. At the end of the training program, the trainee will be able to:
- Provide excellent comprehensive management of ocular diseases.
- Manage all the predominant ailments in the subspecialty independently
- Become an expert in various optometry techniques
- Be able to publish research papers
Clinical rotation will be in
- Community departments
- Investigation department
- Pediatric department
- Sub-specialty optometry- 3 months
| Eligibility | B.optometry with minimum of one year experience |
| No of seats | 2 per year |
| Duration | 12 Months |
| Course Fee | Indian Students: 40000 INR International students:1500 USD |
| Frequency | Once a year in July |
| Teaching Methodology Regular Full time Clinical program | |
| Administration Process: Eligibility, Skill test, Knowledge assessment through Personal interview |
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| Long term fellowship Main outcome measure: on completion of the course, candidate can conduct assessments/Investigations in different condition and Can co-manage Ophthalmology team | |