Ophthalmology is a fast advancing specialty, and there is a need to upgrade skills continuously. To address this need, GEF has introduced training programmes for aspirant Ophthalmologists in Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS) and General Ophthalmology. Over 120 Ophthalmologists are already trained under this programme.
There is an urgent need for well trained Ophthalmic Assistants to provide basic eye care and services. In view of this, GEF runs a School for Optometry in its premises, which provides a 2 year course leading to a Diploma in Optometry, recognised by the Government of Karnataka. About 30 Ophthalmic Assistants are trained every year.
The aim of the programme is to provide a step by step approach to the advanced procedure, which
will equip the trainees
with understanding of the basic principles of eye surgery and proficiency in techniques
essential for desire consistent
surgical outcomes.
The duration of the course is 30 days.
Each candidate has to perform operations on 30 patients.
The course will primarily focus on nucleus management and make candidates conversant in
capsulorhexis and cortical I&A.
Candidates will perform all cases through a clear corneal incision and will also be trained in
foldable IOL loading and
implantation.
Every Candidate is required to bring along a USB pen drive to record the surgeries conducted by
him /her for analysis
and discussion with the instructors.
Indian candidates: INR 90,000/-
International Candidates: INR 1,00,000/-
The course fees has to be paid by cheque/cash/Demand Draft on the first day of the course. Accommodation facility is
available on request.
Downloaded application form duly filled must be scanned and sent through e-mail to gefbangalore1995@hotmail.com .
'Phaco
Training Programme' must be entered in the subject
field of the e-mail.
TRAINING COURSES FOR OPTOMETRISTS AND OPHTHALMOLOGISTS
GEF is running a course for Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology (DOT), registered with the Karnataka State Paramedical Board.
GEF Fellowship Course in Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS)and Phaco Emulsification for Young Ophthalmologists and General Ophthalmology
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