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Certificate Course in Low Vision Care |
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Introduction |
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The vast majority of patients with low vision can be helped to function at a higher level with the use of low vision devices. Management of a Low-vision patient does not end with prescribing Low vision device alone. It involves a coordinated effort on the part of the practitioner, patient and his / her family members to recognize the patient’s limitations, and help him / her choose devices that will satisfy the patient’s visual needs. |
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Objective: |
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To give the Optometrist a thorough understanding of the Basics of Low vision
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To assess the visual demands of Low vision |
To examine the Low vision patient and prescribe appropriate Low Vision device for Distance and Near |
To assist in counseling and rehabilitating the Low Vision patient.
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Course Details |
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Eligibility |
Diploma / Degree / Post-graduation in Optometry |
No of seats |
2 |
Duration |
3 months (12 weeks) |
Course Fee |
Indian students: INR 30,000/-
International students: USD 600 |
Frequency |
4 times a year (Jan, April, July, Oct) |
Hostel facilitiy provided for outstation / international candidates |
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Download Course Application |
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Contact Us:
Anuja R Singh,
Program Co-ordinator,
The Sankara Nethralaya Academy (TSNA)
(Unit of Medical Research Foundation)
Dr. V.G. Appukutty Campus
No.8, GST Road, St. Thomas Mount,
Chennai – 600 016.
Ph No: 044 - 4908 6000 / Fax: 044 28254180
Email : lvc@snmail.org / tsnaoptometry@gmail.com
Website : www.thesnacademy.ac.in |
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