The fellowship in Clinical Optometry is a intensely clinical training program aimed to make a fresh Optometry graduate well-versed in preliminary eye exam procedures and to provide appropriate referral services to other specialties
Objective:
To understand the basic and advanced principles of Clinical Optometry
To do a thorough comprehensive eye examination
To be familiar with basic and advanced diagnostic procedures in Optometry
To be a competent Optometry Professional with exposure to multi-lingual, multi cultural clinical environment and ability to handle different types of patients
To make appropriate referrals.
Course Details
Eligibility
Degree / Diploma in Optometry
No of seats
12 per year
Duration
1 year (Full time Regular Rotational Clinical Postings in various departments of SN and its branch hospitals)
Course fee
Indian students: INR 60,000/- per year International students: USD 1200
Frequency
Twice a year (Jan and July)
Hostel facilitiy provided for outstation / international candidates
Course highlights
• Study materials provided
• CME Programs
• Interactive sessions with senior faculty
• Wider clinical / academic exposure
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@snmail.org
Website : www.thesnacademy.ac.in