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| Fellowship In Vision Therapy |
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The Vision therapy fellowship program is a 6 month program designed to provide intensive clinical, teaching and research experience in behavioral and developmental vision care, binocular vision, and vision therapy protocols. The fellow will have the opportunity to work with the diverse population at the orthoptics / Vision therapy clinic and the pediatric clinic. The fellow will also be trained in clinical teaching and research and have the opportunity to teach undergraduate students.
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To understand the basic and advanced binocular vision conditions
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| To understand normative values |
| To make appropriate referrals |
To do a comprehensive binocular assessment and orthoptic evaluation
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| Course Details |
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| Eligibility |
• BS degree in Optometry (or)
• Diploma in Optometry/Refraction with minimum 2 years of clinical experience |
| No of seats |
4 per year |
| Duration |
6 Months |
| Course Fee |
Indian students: INR 60,000/-
International students: USD 1200 |
| Frequency |
Twice a year (Jan and July) |
| Teaching Methodology Regular Full time Clinical program |
| Administration Process: Eligibility, Skill test, Knowledge assessment through Personal interview |
| Main outcome measure: on completion of the course, candidate can conduct assessments for Basic Binocular Vision and Orthoptics related disorders. Can co-manage Orthoptic disorders along with the Paediatrics Ophthalmology team |
| Hostel facilitiy provided for outstation / international candidates |
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| Download Course Application |
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Contact Us:
Ms.Jaanake. V. N,
Fellowship 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
Email : tsnaoptometry@gmail.com
Website : www.thesnacademy.ac.in |
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