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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 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.

Short Term Training Details:

Sr No.Ophthalmology CoursesDurationRates for Indians (in Rs.)Rates for Foreigners (in $)
1Phacoemulsification 1 Month 65,000.00 $3,500.00
2 SICS1 Month 50,000.00 $3,500.00
3 Medical Retina 2 Months 45,000.00 $3,000.00
4Glaucoma2 Months 45,000.00 $2,500.00
5 Cornea 2 Months 45,000.00 $2,500.00
6Oculoplasty3 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

Long Term Fellowship Details:

Sr No.Long Term FellowshipsDuration
1General Ophthalmology18 Months
2Paediatric Ophthalmology15 Months
3Glaucoma15 Months
4Cornea15 Months
5Medical Retina 6 months
6Vitreo Retina18 Months
7Oculoplasty15 Months
8Medical Retina with Phaco 1 Year
9Research 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.

Phacoemulsification Training

Eye Bank Conference

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.

pdf-iconH. V. Desai Brochure Phacoemulsification Training

Wet Lab Training

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 experience.

Objective:

  • To orient the trainee in Phaco microsurgery by the wet lab training.
  • To enhance the trainee’s theoretical knowledge by observation as well as phaco online lectures.
  • Orient the trainee in different IOL calculating modalities.

Duration of Course: 3 Days

Education Qualification:

  • A Resident post M.B.B.S enrolled in an institute for post-graduation.
  • Ophthalmology PG degree M.S/DOMS, DNB, MD.

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:

  • Access to Cyber sight phacoemulsification, online course, to enhance theoretical knowledge, assisted, with the help of, a plethora of online surgical videos, of simple as well as complicated cases.
  • For wet lab training, which is one of our main highlights, we have a Zeiss Lumera 300 microscope, with side viewing attachment for the trainee observation and teaching purpose. Also internal recording system, is in place, for the trainees to record their cases, and then audit it with the trainer and the Zeiss Visalis 100 Phaco machine, used exclusively for Wet lab training purpose.
  • One to one trainee to trainer interaction.
  • Observing senior surgeons performing surgeries through T.V. display and side microscope.
  • Training in A-scan biometry.

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

  • Preparation of equipment
  • Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis
  • Hydro-dissection & hydro-delineation
  • Nucleus disassembly and Cortical cleanup
  • IOL folding, insertion and positioning (optional for the last two cases on chargeable basis which are apart from the existing fees.)
  • Removal of viscoelastic.

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.

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