Cataract & Refractive Fellowship
The application deadline has been extended to 9th August 2025
Overview
This fellowship program provides extensive clinical, surgical and academic exposure to cataract and refractive surgery. The program was started in the year 1999 and has trained, refined and moulded over a hundred students into skilled surgeons and ethical ophthalmologists as they step into bright & promising careers
The extensive clinical, surgical and academic exposure that Nethradhama provides empoweres fellows to build bright & promising careers.
For more queries email us: education@dev.nethradhama.org
Eligibility
Post MS/MD/DNB ophthalmology or any equivalent degree recognized by MCI
Seats
6 seats every 6 months
Duration
24 months
Course fee & Stipend
As per the Hospital Guidelines
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Program Overview
Teaching Program
Regular Seminars
- Regular weekly seminar presentations by fellows , moderated by consultants of the department.
- Regular journal clubs discussing the latest developments in opthomology
- Weekly case presentations conducted in an exam oriented manner
Video based discussion of cases
- Extensive training in investigative procedures such as Retinoscopy, Biometry, keratometry, B scan, Topography, Abberometry, ASOCT, Dry eye evaluation tests etc.
- Fellows are also trained in therapeutic procedures such as YAG Capsulotomy, IPL etc.
Workshops & Conferences
- Fellows are encouraged to participate in National and International conferences to present and publish papers and posters
- Fellows are encouraged to volunteer for inhouse conferences, training programs and CMEs
Surgical Training
Wet Labs
- We have a fully functional wet lab with microscopes, Phaco machines, wax eyes, instruments etc. It is available 24x7 for improving the student’s surgical skills.
Cataract Surgery
- Fellows are started on SICS training in our camp OTs under experienced surgeons.
- One on one Phaco training is carried out where fellows experience using different types of Phaco machines and microscopes.
- Senior fellows are trained in complex Cataract surgery using state-of-the-art equippment.
Refractive Surgery
- Fellows are trained in various refractive procedures- Surface ablation, Microkerotone LASIK, Femtosecond LASIK, SMILE surgery and Phacic IOL (dry labs) under experienced surgeons.
Postings
Hospital Postings
Rotations in Refraction Clinic, Low Vison Aids clinic, Contact lens Clinic, Computer Vision Clinic and Diagnositics.
Fellows are tagged with senior consultants in the Phaco-refractive department for one-on-one training.
Camps
Fellows are posted in screening camps as per the monthly schedule. We conduct 20-30 screening camps per month and have a state-of-the-art surgical facility where patients from screening camps are operated for cataract.
Night Duties
Fellows are posted for evening and night duties twice a week and are trained to manage emergency cases under expert guidance. Accomodation is provided for the duty doctors
Infrastructure
Library For Students
The library facilities are available 24x7 containing all the latest books/journals.
Cutting Edge Equipment
All fellows have access to the latest diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and get hands on experience.
Electronic Medical Records
We have a paperless system where all patient records are entered digitally with minimal clerical work
Laboratory
The in-house microbiology lab gives students a chance to understand the preparation of slides/culture media and diagnose infections.
Canteen
Healthy and homelike meals are available inhouse canteen.
Accomodation
Inhouse Accommodation
- Clean & Hygenic Rooms are provided in the hospital premises for doctors on night duty
External Accommodation
- Well Furnished rental apartments are provided at subsidized price for the benefit of students
- Separate accommodation for men and women
- Good connectivity with metro
Our Alumuni Speak
I did my DNB & Fellowship in phaco & refractive at Nethradhama Super Speciality eye Hospital and it is a tremendous experience. Nethradhama provides enormous amount of clinical knowledge & surgical experience. Nethradhama updates & upgrades their technology to the current market standards, allowing ophthalmologists and its students to explore various advances in ophthal & encourages publications of articles at international platform. Nethradhama has splendid & high ranked professors & mentors who guide & are approachable at all times. I am elated to be a part of Nethradhama & its continues services to provide “Vision Care Par Excellence”.
I did my DNB & Fellowship in phaco & refractive at Nethradhama Super Speciality eye Hospital and it is a tremendous experience. Nethradhama provides enormous amount of clinical knowledge & surgical experience. Nethradhama updates & upgrades their technology to the current market standards, allowing ophthalmologists and its students to explore various advances in ophthal & encourages publications of articles at international platform. Nethradhama has splendid & high ranked professors & mentors who guide & are approachable at all times. I am elated to be a part of Nethradhama & its continues services to provide “Vision Care Par Excellence”.
Our Alumuni Speak
I did my DNB & Fellowship in phaco & refractive at Nethradhama Super Speciality eye Hospital and it is a tremendous experience. Nethradhama provides enormous amount of clinical knowledge & surgical experience. Nethradhama updates & upgrades their technology to the current market standards, allowing ophthalmologists and its students to explore various advances in ophthal & encourages publications of articles at international platform. Nethradhama has splendid & high ranked professors & mentors who guide & are approachable at all times. I am elated to be a part of Nethradhama & its continues services to provide “Vision Care Par Excellence”.
I did my DNB & Fellowship in phaco & refractive at Nethradhama Super Speciality eye Hospital and it is a tremendous experience. Nethradhama provides enormous amount of clinical knowledge & surgical experience. Nethradhama updates & upgrades their technology to the current market standards, allowing ophthalmologists and its students to explore various advances in ophthal & encourages publications of articles at international platform. Nethradhama has splendid & high ranked professors & mentors who guide & are approachable at all times. I am elated to be a part of Nethradhama & its continues services to provide “Vision Care Par Excellence”.