CLINICAL INTERNSHIP FOR M.OPTOMETRY

Nandadeep Eye Hospital was founded in the year 1980. Since then, it has grown and become an institute for training and one of the centers for national and international fellowships. It has started Clinical Internship for M.Optometry students with single objective of creating the next generation of Optometrists.

“We aim to infuse high professional ethics, community orientation, and camaraderie into building optometrists.”

“Our vision is to become India’s leading ophthalmic institute in all respects.”

“Our mission is to provide total eye care with world-class quality at affordable fees, achieving 100% patient satisfaction while following medical ethics.”

HIGHLIGHTS OF PROGRAM

FIRST TIME IN NANDADEEP EYE HOSPITAL

Case-based learning

All Optometry specialties under one roof

The latest diagnostic
tools

Didactic lectures

Clinical Research

Adequate hands-on
training

Community Eye Care

Study materials
provided

Program Module	Duration	Stipend	Tuition Fees
Post graduate Clinical Internship For Masters In Optometry	06 months	5000	70,800
Post graduate Clinical Internship For Masters In Optometry with 1 Optometry Specialty	06 months	5000	70,800
Post graduate Clinical Internship For Masters In Optometry followed by Fellowship program (Blended Course )	06 months + 06 months	7000	94,400

(Note: All fees above are inclusive of 18% GST.)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Patient Evaluation and Counselling

Hands-on training

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Professionalism

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Patient Evaluation and Counselling

Hands-on training

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Professionalism

Post Graduate Clinical Internship
For M.Optometry

Geriatric and pediatric history-taking
Retinoscopy and cycloplegic refraction at various age groups
Advance Ocular Diagnostics
Subjective and objective refraction
Dry eye test and workup therapy
OPD Management and counseling
Various workups
Anterior and posterior segment examination
Independent practice
Eye screening camps

Postgraduate Clinical Internship For
M.Optometry and Any 1 Specialty

PEDIATRIC

BINOCULAR VISION AND VISION THERAPY

ANTERIOR SEGMENT

POSTERIOR SEGMENT AND OCULAR DIAGNOSTICS

Course Overview

1. Pediatric Refraction and Evaluation Course Overview

Case specific history taking
Vision assessment in different age groups
Refraction procedures and techniques in pediatric different cases
Role of cycloplegia in pediatric refraction
Art of prescribing glasses in pediatrics
Ocular motility and squint evaluation
Congenital ocular anomalies
Optometry Work-up and documentation
Case Based Learning

2. Orthoptics and Advanced Vision Therapy Course Overview

Concept of Binocular Single Vision: grades and assessment
Strabismus: types, evaluation and management
Non Strabismic Binocular Disorders and management
Amblyopia and management
Art of prescribing prisms
Orthoptic work-up and management
Software based Vision Therapy and Syntonic
Case Based Learning
Behavioural and Neuro-optometry

3. Specialty Contact Lens and Anterior Segment Course Overview

Refraction procedures in irregular corneas
Differential diagnosis of anterior segment diseases
Case Specific History
Hands-on and interpretation of various anterior segment diagnostics
Clinical Photography

Posterior segment and Ocular Diagnostics

Fellowship Program Details

Start Date	As per the University Schedule
Duration	Depends upon type of Fellowship programme enrolled
Eligibility Criteria	Bachelor or Master of Optometry from a recognized college/Institute/University, UGC recognized.
Application Process	Fill out the Google Form
Selection Process	Candidates are selected based on merit and interpersonal skills. via an online interview session by the Nandadeep Faculty Team
Accommodations and Food Facilities	Shared accommodation is available in apartments (separate for boys and girls)at walking distance from the hospital Tiffin delivery (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian) is available for lunch and dinner. Students can prepare their food in rooms.
Accommodation and food charges	Accommodation charges of approximately Rs 3,500–Rs 5,000 monthly will vary as per availability. Food charges approx. Rs 2,000/- Monthly
Requirements	Streak Retinoscope (Heine, Welch Allyn preferable) Full-sleeve white apron without any logo: pen torch, ruler, pocket diary