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We have been approved as a training centre for Phaco, SICS, Retina, Eye Banking & Cornea, Glaucoma and Paediatric Ophthalmology by Government of India (NPCB).
The PBMA’s H. V. Desai Eye Hospital, also offers the following short term and long term fellowship courses, to upgrade the skills of practicing ophthalmologists. So far, we have trained more than 907 ophthalmologists nominated by the Government of India and private ophthalmologists from all over the country as well as from abroad, under skill transfer program of the hospital.
18% GST to be applicable on training fees.
| Sr No. | Ophthalmology Courses | Duration | Rates for Indians (in Rs.) | Rates for Foreigners (in $) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phacoemulsification | 1 Month | 65,000.00 | $3,500.00 |
| 2 | SICS | 1 Month | 50,000.00 | $3,500.00 |
| 3 | Medical Retina | 2 Months | 45,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
| 4 | Glaucoma | 2 Months | 45,000.00 | $2,500.00 |
| 5 | Cornea | 2 Months | 45,000.00 | $2,500.00 |
| 6 | Oculoplasty | 3 Months | 50,000.00 | $2,500.00 |
| 7 | Pediatric Ophthalmology | 3 Months | 60,000.00 | $4,500.00 |
| 8 | Low Vision Aid | 15 Days | 10,000.00 | $800.00 |
| 9 | Low Vision Aid | 1 Month | 15,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| 10 | ROP Training for Ophthalmologist | 1 Month | 20,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| 11 | ROP Training for Ophthalmologist | 15 Days | 10,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| 12 | ROP screening (Neo) training | 10 Days | 10,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Sr No. | Long Term Fellowships | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Ophthalmology | 15 Months |
| 2 | Paediatric Ophthalmology | 15 Months |
| 3 | Glaucoma | 18 Months |
| 4 | Cornea | 18 Months |
| 5 | Medical Retina + ROP | 6 Months |
| 6 | Vitreo Retina | 18 Months |
| 7 | Oculoplasty | 18 Months |
| 8 | Medical Retina with Phaco | 1 Year |
| 9 | Research fellowship in various sub-specialty | 2 Year |
Research fellowship is available in all sub speciality, duration 6 months in addition to the regular duration. We also provide training to optometrists, ophthalmic technicians, clinical assistants, nurse, outreach coordinators, support staff and eye care managers. H. V. Desai Eye Hospital, offers several structured training programs.
The CBM-H. V. Desai eye hospital Phaco training centre with provisions and resources from Zeiss aims at training the budding surgeons in a well-equipped OT set up for phaco surgeries and a highly sophisticated Wet lab facilities. The training schedule has been designed keeping in mind quality, safety and meticulous performance of each step both in Wet lab as well as real time surgery. By the end of training program the trainee will have thorough knowledge about IOL calculations/A-scan, Safe OT practices, Phacoemulsification surgeries, Phaco machine and Post-op evaluation and management.
Introduction:
H. V. Desai Eye Hospital, is a project of The Poona Blind Men’s Association, which is a comprehensive eye care institute, with facility for quality eye care service and skill transfer. So far, the Institute has trained 305 trainees in phacoemulsification. The CBM-H. V. Desai Eye Hospital Phaco Training Center, supported by Zeiss Ltd., with resources and provisions, aimed at training the budding surgeons, in a well-equipped Operation Theatre, which was set up for Phaco surgeries along with a highly sophisticated Wet lab facility, to enhance the learning experienceObjective:
Duration of Course: 3 Days
Education Qualification:
Course Fees: Rs. 10,000 + 18% GST
Sharing Accommodation Charges: Rs. 5000 per month
Food expenses are not include and can be paid at the canteen on a monthly basis.
Highlights of the Course:
Number of Wet Lab Cases: 5 cases
Course Assessment:
The assessment rubric used for wet lab training is ICO-OSSCAR ( adapted from cyber sight platform of Orbis )
Detailed Wet Lab Learning Phaco program Step-by-Step
How to Apply
Please send your application at desaieyehospital@hvdeh.org /training@hvdeh.org along with curriculum vitae and scanned copies of your educational qualification certificates and id proof.
PBMA’s H.V. Desai Eye Hospital, Pune in partnership with Orbis is offering training programme in glaucoma. The programme will be Long Term Fellowships for 6 and 12 months duration and Short Term Observership for 1 & 3 months and one-week period.
The training programme is under the Orbis – Santen project. It aims to strengthen infrastructure and build the training capacity of eye health professionals in glaucoma. Supported by Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., the program will develop training infrastructure by establishing digital training hubs and equip glaucoma specialists through blended learning sandwich fellowships, observership, hospital-based training, webinars, and Continuous Medical Education (CME).
Minimum qualification is M.S, DNB, DOMS in Ophthalmology
Selection Procedure will be through online examination followed by an interview. For more details, refer to the brochure. You can also contact:wetlab@hvdeh
PBMA’s H. V. Desai Brochure Phacoemulsification Training
