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Certification Course In Ophthalmology

The Certification Course in Ophthalmology is a rigorous, postgraduate-level program designed to provide medical practitioners and allied health professionals with the specialized knowledge and clinical proficiency required to excel in the field of eye care. This course offers a deep dive into the diagnosis, management, and therapeutic strategies for a wide spectrum of common and complex ocular diseases, delivered by leading experts in the field.

Detailed Curriculum Modules

The course is divided into eight comprehensive modules, ensuring a holistic understanding of the entire visual system and pathology.

Module 1: Foundational Anatomy & Physiology

  • Detailed review of the orbit, globe, adnexa, and visual pathways.

  • Understanding the function of ocular structures, including aqueous humor dynamics and the lacrimal system.

Module 2: Ophthalmic Examination & Instrumentation

  • Mastering the basics: Visual acuity testing, Tonometry, and Ophthalmoscopy.

  • Advanced techniques: Slit lamp examination, Gonioscopy, and Fundus photography.

Module 3: Refractive Errors and Optics

  • Principles of clinical optics and light refraction.

  • Diagnosis and management of Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism, and Presbyopia.

  • Introduction to contact lens fitting and surgical correction concepts.

Module 4: Glaucoma and Optic Nerve Disorders

  • Etiology and pathology of primary open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma.

  • Advanced diagnostic tools: OCT, Visual Field Analysis (Perimetry).

  • Current medical and surgical management protocols.

Module 5: Retinal Diseases

  • Management of common External Eye Diseases (Conjunctivitis, Keratitis, Uveitis).

  • Diagnosis and grading of Dry Eye Disease.

  • Corneal dystrophies and degeneration.

Module 6: Anterior Segment and Cornea

  • Management of common External Eye Diseases (Conjunctivitis, Keratitis, Uveitis).

  • Diagnosis and grading of Dry Eye Disease.

  • Corneal dystrophies and degeneration.

Module 7: Lens and Cataract Management

  • Etiology and classification of cataracts.

  • Pre-operative assessment and IOL power calculation principles.

  • Post-operative care and management of complications.

Module 8: Ophthalmic Pharmacology & Therapeutics

  • Classes of ophthalmic drugs: Antibiotics, Antivirals, Steroids, and NSAIDs.

  • Topical vs. Systemic drug administration.

  • Understanding drug interactions and side effects relevant to eye care.

Key features

Full Clinical cases discussion session

Doubt clearing session

Viva at the end of Course

Hands on Goats Eye

Observer ship in Clinical Setup/Eye Hospital

Full Clinical patient’s hands on

Live patients Case to case scenario

Full Mentorship available during clinical practice

Complete clinical guidance after course completion

Telegram Group for Support

Certificate of completion at the end of Course from a in a joint Collaboration with leading Eye Hospital

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