Academic

Courses Offered

DNB in Ophthalmology

The Eye Foundation offers DNB in Ophthalmology for those with a Diploma in Ophthalmology (DO) and for all candidates who have passed the DNB common entrance test after their M.B.B.S. The candidates are admitted twice a year, in January and July following another entrance test conducted by the hospital itself.

*Download Application form for registration as Trainee
*DNB Scannable Application Form

Fellowship in Optometry

The institute has been successfully conducting a fellowship course in Optometry for interested candidates.

Eligibility: Candidates who have passed Baccalaureate in Optometry / Diploma in optometry or Diploma in Ophthalmic assistant courses with an aggregate of 50% of marks.

Curriculum:During this fellowship students will be rotated in all departments like Refraction, Contact lenses, Orthoptics, Perimetry, Biometry, Lasik, Community optometry and Low vision aids. Theory classes will also be held covering all relevant aspects. Clinical skills in using state of the art equipments in all sub specialties would also be taught.

Stipend: Stipend of Rs 2500 per month will be paid to the candidates. Free Accommodation and subsidized boarding will also be provided.

Internship - Fellowship in Optometry.

Another curriculum where we allow a lateral entry to our Fellowship program , which inducts students who have succesfully completed third year of Optometry curriculum and opting to do internship outside is also being offered. During this program, in the first year (internship) the students will be simultaneously taught the theoretical & practical aspects in Optometry as mentioned in the curriculum .After the successful completion of internship, in the second year, students will be given free hand in taking care of regular out patients & all diagnostic procedures.Besides, they have to be involved in the routine academic activities of the Optometry department like seminars and projects. Clinical skills in using state of the art equipments in all sub specialties would also be taught.

After completing the Fellowship,they will be absorbed in our hospitals for a period of two years as a full time Optometrist with a proper pay package and perks.

During the entire period of their stay, free accommodation & subsidized food will be provided.Though they will not be paid any stipend during the internship period, a monthly stipend of Rs.2500/- will be paid in the second year.The academic year will start from July every year.

*Download Syllabus
* Download application form

The filled in applications along with relevant photo copies of certificates and a DD for Rs 50/- drawn in favour of “The Eye Foundation“ should reach us before 31st October 2008.

Fellowship in Cornea

( Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University )

Programme Highlights

Eligibility : MS/MD/DNB

Duration : 1 Year

Clinical Exposure : Various Corneal Disorders & External Eye Disorders
Investigations : Corneal Topography, Pachymetry, Aberrometry, Specular Microscopy, Automated Keratometry, IOL Master, Work Up for Refractive Procedures, Corneal Ulcer Work Up, Eye Bank
Procedures (Observation/Assisted/Wet Lab/Individual Performance) : Penetrating Keratoplasty, DALK, Pterygium Excision with Autograft, Procedures related to External Eye Diseases, Corneal Refractive Procedures - LASIK, PRK, Epilasik, Intralase, Phakic IOL’s, Refractive cataract surgery.
Programme will Involve Case Discussions, Seminars, Clinical Meeting Presentations, Periodic assessment and Final Exit Exam to be conducted by Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University.
Accommodation & Subsidized Boarding Available
Stipend : Rs 30,000/PM

Fellowship in Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Programme Highlights

Eligibility : MS/MD/DNB/DO
Duration : 1 Year
Training Schedule

General Ophthalmology including Cataract Surgery
Glaucoma
Medical Retina
Cornea
Oculoplasty & External Eye Diseases
Low Vision & Contact Lens

Programme will Involve

Training in OPD for Independent Case Disposals,
Training in relevant Investigative Procedures
Observation/Assisted/Wet Lab/Individual Performance of Surgical Procedures
Case Discussions, Seminars, Clinical Meeting Presentations
Periodic assessment

Accommodation & Subsidized Boarding Available
Stipend : Rs 30,000/PM

Advanced Diploma in Ophthalmic Care Management.
(Affiliated to Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore)

The Course is designed to impart basic medical knowledge, general nursing care, ophthalmic nursing care with special emphasis on practical application and community care, learning about all types of ophthalmological instruments, including the latest state of the art equipments being used for treatment of various eye diseases like Glaucoma, Cataract, Retinal diseases squint, etc. It also includes Phamacological Ophthalmology and theatre nursing care including theatre sterilization before ophthalmological surgery. They will also be sent to rural and urban eye camps and school screening projects. On completion of the course, the candidate will be completely knowledgeable about ophthalmic nursing in theory and practical as well as in community nursing care.

Admission criteria

Any candidate who has passed +2 or an equivalent course. (graduates can also apply)
Both male and female candidates aged 17 years and above are eligible to apply.
Physical fitness certificate to be obtained from a Registered Medical Practioner.

Course Duration: 2 Years

Medium of Instruction: English

Downloads

* Download Syllabus
* Download Application form


	Courses Offered DNB in Ophthalmology The Eye Foundation offers DNB in Ophthalmology for those with a Diploma in Ophthalmology (DO) and for all candidates who have passed the DNB common entrance test after their M.B.B.S. The candidates are admitted twice a year, in January and July following another entrance test conducted by the hospital itself. Download Application form for registration as Trainee DNB Scannable Application Form Fellowship in Optometry The institute has been successfully conducting a fellowship course in Optometry for interested candidates. Eligibility: Candidates who have passed Baccalaureate in Optometry / Diploma in optometry or Diploma in Ophthalmic assistant courses with an aggregate of 50% of marks. Curriculum:During this fellowship students will be rotated in all departments like Refraction, Contact lenses, Orthoptics, Perimetry, Biometry, Lasik, Community optometry and Low vision aids. Theory classes will also be held covering all relevant aspects. Clinical skills in using state of the art equipments in all sub specialties would also be taught. Stipend: Stipend of Rs 2500 per month will be paid to the candidates. Free Accommodation and subsidized boarding will also be provided. Internship - Fellowship in Optometry. Another curriculum where we allow a lateral entry to our Fellowship program , which inducts students who have succesfully completed third year of Optometry curriculum and opting to do internship outside is also being offered. During this program, in the first year (internship) the students will be simultaneously taught the theoretical & practical aspects in Optometry as mentioned in the curriculum .After the successful completion of internship, in the second year, students will be given free hand in taking care of regular out patients & all diagnostic procedures.Besides, they have to be involved in the routine academic activities of the Optometry department like seminars and projects. Clinical skills in using state of the art equipments in all sub specialties would also be taught. After completing the Fellowship,they will be absorbed in our hospitals for a period of two years as a full time Optometrist with a proper pay package and perks. During the entire period of their stay, free accommodation & subsidized food will be provided.Though they will not be paid any stipend during the internship period, a monthly stipend of Rs.2500/- will be paid in the second year.The academic year will start from July every year. Download Syllabus Download application form The filled in applications along with relevant photo copies of certificates and a DD for Rs 50/- drawn in favour of “The Eye Foundation“ should reach us before 31st October 2008. Fellowship in Cornea ( Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University ) Programme Highlights Eligibility : MS/MD/DNB Duration : 1 Year Clinical Exposure : Various Corneal Disorders & External Eye Disorders Investigations : Corneal Topography, Pachymetry, Aberrometry, Specular Microscopy, Automated Keratometry, IOL Master, Work Up for Refractive Procedures, Corneal Ulcer Work Up, Eye Bank Procedures (Observation/Assisted/Wet Lab/Individual Performance) : Penetrating Keratoplasty, DALK, Pterygium Excision with Autograft, Procedures related to External Eye Diseases, Corneal Refractive Procedures - LASIK, PRK, Epilasik, Intralase, Phakic IOL’s, Refractive cataract surgery. Programme will Involve Case Discussions, Seminars, Clinical Meeting Presentations, Periodic assessment and Final Exit Exam to be conducted by Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University. Accommodation & Subsidized Boarding Available Stipend : Rs 30,000/PM Fellowship in Comprehensive Ophthalmology Programme Highlights Eligibility : MS/MD/DNB/DO Duration : 1 Year Training Schedule General Ophthalmology including Cataract Surgery Glaucoma Medical Retina Cornea Oculoplasty & External Eye Diseases Low Vision & Contact Lens Programme will Involve Training in OPD for Independent Case Disposals, Training in relevant Investigative Procedures Observation/Assisted/Wet Lab/Individual Performance of Surgical Procedures Case Discussions, Seminars, Clinical Meeting Presentations Periodic assessment Accommodation & Subsidized Boarding Available Stipend : Rs 30,000/PM Advanced Diploma in Ophthalmic Care Management. (Affiliated to Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore) The Course is designed to impart basic medical knowledge, general nursing care, ophthalmic nursing care with special emphasis on practical application and community care, learning about all types of ophthalmological instruments, including the latest state of the art equipments being used for treatment of various eye diseases like Glaucoma, Cataract, Retinal diseases squint, etc. It also includes Phamacological Ophthalmology and theatre nursing care including theatre sterilization before ophthalmological surgery. They will also be sent to rural and urban eye camps and school screening projects. On completion of the course, the candidate will be completely knowledgeable about ophthalmic nursing in theory and practical as well as in community nursing care. Admission criteria Any candidate who has passed +2 or an equivalent course. (graduates can also apply) Both male and female candidates aged 17 years and above are eligible to apply. Physical fitness certificate to be obtained from a Registered Medical Practioner. Course Duration: 2 Years Medium of Instruction: English Downloads * Download Syllabus * Download Application form