DSEK in a Day
A focused single-day experiential learning on Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK)
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CORNEA AND OCULAR SURFACE LIST
- Glue application:
- Cyano-acrylate tissue adhesive application
- Fibrin glue
- Trauma:
- Corneal tear
- Scleral tear
- Corneal perforation
- Corneal foreign body removal
- Intra-cameral foreign body removal
- Keratoplasty:
- Therapeutic PK
- Tectonic PK
- Patch graft
- Lamellar surgery (ALK/DSEK/DMEK)
- Ocular Surface:
- Amniotic membrane grafting
- Pterygium excision + conjunctival autograf
- Limbal biopsy
- Limbal stem cell transplantation
- Boston keratoprosthesis
- Miscellaneous:
- Conjunctival Resection Superficial keratectomy
- Scleral deroofing
- AC tap
- EDTA chelation
- Alcohol epithelectomy
- Superficial keratectomy
ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH
- Regular scheduled participations in fellow classes (Case presentations, journal clubs, theory discussion) and optometry classes.
- Two case reports/ small retrospective study and one large retrospective study/ prospective study are mandatory.
- Active participation in various CMEs/ workshops/ wet-labs organized at LJEI
Cornea Fellowship
FAQs – Cornea Fellowship at LJ Eye Institute, Ambala
Q1: Why choose LJ Eye Institute for a Cornea Fellowship?
Q2: What kind of cornea cases will I experience during the fellowship?
A: You’ll handle a variety of corneal pathologies, including infectious keratitis, corneal dystrophies, keratoconus, and ocular surface disorders, giving you a true clinical feel of the cornea specialty.
Q3: Will I get hands-on surgical experience during the fellowship?
A: Yes, fellows actively participate in diagnostic procedures and perform surgeries such as PK, DALK, DSEK, and cross-linking under supervision to ensure practical learning.
Q4: Will I receive training in corneal technologies?
Q5: Will I receive any stipend during the fellowship?
Q6: Will I be trained on corneal diagnostic technologies?
A: Absolutely. You’ll receive training in anterior segment OCT, specular microscopy, corneal topography, and other advanced diagnostics.
Q7: What is the fee for the Cornea Fellowship?
A: There is no tuition fee for the Cornea Fellowship at LJEI Ambala. In fact, eligible candidates are supported with a stipend during training.
Q8: What is the duration of the fellowship?
Q9: What types of corneal cases will I handle?
Q10: What qualifications are required to apply?
Q11: How can I apply for the Cornea Fellowship at LJEI?
Applications can be submitted via the official website https://ljeyeinstitute.org, or you may contact the institute directly with your resume and statement of purpose.
