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| Paediatric
Ophthalmology |
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| The Paediatric
Centre covers all aspects of
a visually challenged child's
eye health such as prevention,
treatment, and rehabilitation.
In addition, the Centre conducts
clinical, epidemiological and
basic investigations focusing
on the outcome, prevalence,
genetics, congenital anomalies,
infection, cataract, glaucoma,
ROP, and retinoblastoma.
This program aims to train eye
care professionals in early intervention
treatment strategies to address
the critical issue of childhood
blindness. In addition, other
aspects of childhood blindness
are covered. |
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| Duration |
15
months
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| Seats
available |
One
in every Six months
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| Eligibility |
MS
/ DO / DNB (Ophthalmology)
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| Selection |
Through
interview
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| Application
procedure |
Applications
must be accompanied
by a curriculum
vitae and photocopies
of certificates.
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| Posting
schedule |
| 1st
month |
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Comprehensive
Posting
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| 2nd
month |
- Retina
Posting
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| 3rd
month |
- OPD
+ diagnostics
refraction,
visual acuity
assessment,
orthoptics,
HESS charting,
Independent
general
paediatric
OPD, OPD
+ assisting
speciality
cases in
OT, Presenting
cases, journal
articles
in Symposium,
Start working
on a paper.
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| 4th
& 5th
month |
- Adult
squint surgeries,
Probing,
Cosmetic
squint surgeries.
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| 6th
& 7th
month |
- Phaco
surgeries,
paediatric
cataract
after assessing
skill.
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| 8th
month |
- Alwar
posting
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| 9th
month |
- ERG,
EOG, VEP
(Observership
for one
week)
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| 10th
month |
- Cornea
clinic for
one week,
contact
lens, VEC,
VRC posting
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| 11th
to 15th month |
- Paediatrics
squint +
cataract
surgeries,
Papers presented
in All India
Conference
and 1 publication
in any pre-renewed
journal.
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They
have to
attend paediatric
camps, ORP
screening
camps.
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| In-patient
care |
The
fellows will be
required to review
the medical records
of all the hospital
patients and present
a summary of the
patient data along
with a treatment
plan. Post-operative
and medical rounds
will start early
in the fellowship,
enabling reporting
on specific assignments.
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| Clinical
Training |
The
fellows
will be
involved
in all aspects
of clinical
diagnosis
and will
become familiar
with the
following
procedures
under supervision:
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Slit lamp
biomicroscopy
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Applanation
tonometry
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Gonioscopy
direct and
indirect
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Pachometry
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Keratometry
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Indirect
and direct
ophthalmoscopy
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Biomicroscopic
indirect
ophthalmoloscopy
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Perimetry,
including
automated
perimetry
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Use of Argon
and Nd YAG
lasers
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Ultrasonograpy
(A scan
and B scan)
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Slit lamp
photography
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Evaluation
of children
with strabismus,
cataract,
glaucoma,
oculoplasty,
tumor related
problems
and vitreo-retinal
disorders.
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| Expectations |
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Evaluation
of new patients
and follow-up
examinations
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Good record-keeping
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Thorough
investigations
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Timely consultation
reports
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Care and
consideration
of all patients
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| Evaluation |
Each
fellow will be
given a training
module for keeping
a record of each
case that he assists
in or whenever
he performs surgery
on his own. The
concerned faculty
will evaluate
the fellow’s
performance at
the end of the
posting.
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| Stipend
and leave benefits |
The
fellows will be
paid stipend during
the period of
fellowship. They
will be allowed
leave benefits
as per the rules
of the Institute.
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| Ancillary
facilities |
The
library is well
equipped with
Videos, CDs and
journals. Access
to the Internet
and on-line databases
like Medline are
also available.
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| Accommodation |
Fellows
are provided shared
bachelor accommodation
in the campus.
Accommodation
is also provided
during rotation
at the ORP center
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For
further details
contact
Dr.
Shroff’s
Charity Eye Hospital
5027,
Daryaganj, New
Delhi-110002
Tel No:
011-41564300 to
311
Fax: 011-41564316
Web Site: www.sceh.net
E-Mail: training@sceh.net
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