Optometry Training Programmes

Vivekananda Netralaya - Optometry Training Programmes

OPHTHALMIC TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Long Term Ophthalmology Fellowship:
Long term ophthalmology fellowship training is offered in comprehensive ophthalmology as well as ophthalmic subspecialty. The following are the long term programmes currently offered at the institute.
Recruitment Process:
The recruitment for long term fellowships programmes is based on a written test and interview. Interviews are held twice a year, July and December and sessions commences in April and November. For further details and for application for fellowship interview please email at
Short Term Ophthalmology Fellowships:
The following short ophthalmology training programmes are currently offered at the institute.
Fellowship Training Programme Minimum Qualification No. of Seats Duration
Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
MS//DNB/DO
1 / year
24 months
Glaucoma and anterior segment
MS//DNB/DO
1-2 / year
12 months/ 24 months
Vitreoretina Services
MS//DNB/DO
1-2 / year
30 months
Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology
MS//DNB/DO
1-2 / year
12 months/24 months
Cornea & Anterior Segment
MS//DNB/DO
1-2 / year
15 months/24 months
Comprehensive Ophthalmology(Medical officer)
MS//DNB/DO
6-8 / year
24 months
Residency Training programmes(Diplomat of National board)
MBBS
2/year
36 months

OPTOMETRY TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Our Clinical Optometry Training Programmes are aimed to make a fresh Optometry graduate well-versed in preliminary eye exam procedures and to provide appropriate referral services to other specialties.

Objective:

• To understand the basic and advanced principles of Clinical Optometry
• To do a thorough comprehensive eye examination
• To be familiar with basic and advanced diagnostic procedures in Optometry
• To be a competent Optometry Professional with exposure to multi-lingual, multicultural clinical environment and ability to handle different types of patients
• To make appropriate referrals.

The following optometry training programmes are currently offered at the institute .
Short Training Programmes Minimum Qualification No. of seats Duration
Paediatric Optometry
Degree / diploma in Optometry
1 / month
2 weeks
Paediatric Optometry and Orthoptics
Degree / diploma in Optometry
1/ alternate month *
1 month
Vision therapy
Degree / diploma in Optometry
1/month
2 weeks
Orthoptics and Vision therapy
Degree / diploma in Optometry
1 / quarter
3 months
Basic paediatric workup
Degree / diploma in Optometry
1/ alternate month *
1 month
Low Vision Aids
Degree / diploma in Optometry
1 / month
2 weeks
Low Vision aids- advanced training
Degree / diploma in Optometry
1 / month
1 month
Contact Lens training
Degree / diploma in Optometry
1/month
1 month
Ocular Prosthesis training
Degree / diploma in Optometry
1/month
1 month