Fellowship in Glaucoma Surgery

Overview

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. The Fellow will be trained in the use of different ophthalmology procedures in Glaucoma case management;

• Applanation Tonometry
• Gonioscopy
• Visual Fields
• Nerve Fiber
• Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy
• Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
• Ultrasound Biomicroscopy analyzer
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
• YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy
• Peripheral Iridotomy
• Cyclodestructive Procedures
• Trabeculectomy
• Stereoscopic Disc Evaluation (78D lens)
• Automated Perimetry examination with Humphery
• Combined Procedures and Disc Photography

DUTY & POSTING:

• For 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 once in a week on rotation on holidays.
• The fellow will handle independent OPD on their duty days and as & when required.

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

At the end of fellowship there will be a theory and practical examination conducted through RGUHS.

Eligibility

Candidates with MS or MD or DNB or Diploma in Ophthalmology (DOMS) with one year experience in ophthalmology.

Minimum Education