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Fellowship in Clinical Optometry at
Isha Netralaya
About the Fellowship
The Fellowship in Clinical Optometry at Isha Netralaya, Thane is a structured 12-month program designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and advanced clinical practice.
With a strong focus on diagnostics, pediatric eye care, and binocular vision, the fellowship nurtures optometrists into confident clinicians skilled in decision-making, research, and patient management.
» Program Objectives
- Build strong foundational knowledge in comprehensive eye care (2 months)
- Deepen clinical expertise in diagnostics and pediatric vision (10 months)
- Foster analytical and research-oriented thinking through guided projects
» Fellowship Structure and Rotations
1. Comprehensive Eye Care (2 Months)
- Refraction and pediatric eye examination (retinoscopy, refinement)
- General clinic exposure and slit-lamp mastery
Introduction to optometric and ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (hands-on)
2. Ocular Diagnostics (5 Months)
- Acquisition and interpretation of diagnostic and imaging scans (anterior and posterior segment)
- Co-management of ocular diseases with ophthalmologists
3. Pediatric & Binocular Vision (5 Months)
- Amblyopia, strabismus, and vision therapy
Low-vision assessment in pediatric patients
4. Research Activities (Throughout)
- Topic selection under faculty supervision (Month 1)
- Conduct clinical or literature-based research
Present findings at symposiums, conferences, or in peer-reviewed journals.
Months 11–12: Final Assessment
» Evaluation Components:
- Written examination (MCQs and short answers)
- Practical OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination)
- Case presentation and viva
- Teaching Methods
- Weekly lectures and case discussions with instructors
- Monthly peer review and case presentations
- Journal clubs and research discussions
- Clinical logbook maintenance and review
- Specialized lectures by ophthalmologists
» Duration and Certification
Duration: 12 Months
» Certification
Upon successful completion, fellows are awarded a Certificate of Fellowship in Pediatric Optometry and Ophthalmic Imaging by Isha Netralaya.
» Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Optometry (B.Optom or equivalent)
- Valid optometry license
- Basic computer literacy
- Good communication skills
- Selection based on entrance exam and faculty interview
» Stipend Structure
Qualification Monthly Stipend
B.Optom / M.Optom Graduates ₹15,000 / month
Diploma Holders ₹8,000 / month
» Optional Add-ons
- Externship Opportunities: 2–4 weeks at a primary eye care center
- Tele-Optometry Training Module
- Soft Skills & Practice Management Workshops
» Why Choose Isha Netralaya?
- NABH-accredited tertiary eye hospital with multi-specialty departments
- Expert mentorship from ophthalmologists and senior optometrists
- State-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging technology
- 360° clinical exposure across all ophthalmic subspecialties
- Research and community outreach opportunities