Retina Fellowship
Enroll in the Fellowship in Retina program at LJ Eye Institute, renowned for its excellence in eye care, particularly in Haryana. Join under the mentorship of esteemed expert Dr. Ruchi Mittal and gain invaluable knowledge and skills in the field.
Retina Fellowship 2025-2026
Mentor: Dr. Ruchi Mittal
Mastering the skills of using slit lamp biomicroscopy which includes use of contact and non-contact fundus lenses. Mastering the skills of using indirect ophthalmoscopy Diagnosis of various medical and surgical retina conditions under supervision of retina specialist.
Diagnosis of uveitis and uvea emergencies under supervision of Retina & Uvea specialist. Interpretation of fundus fluorescein angiography(FFA), Indocyanine green angiography(ICG), Optical coherence tomography (OCT), OCTA, ultrasonography(USG) and electrodiagnostic modalities.
Hands on experience in performing FFA, ICG,OCT, USG and electrodiagnostic modalities. Screening babies for retinopathy of prematurity. Hands on experience in performing laser photocoagulation for various posterior segment diseases. Hands on experience in delivering intravitreal injections for various posterior segment pathologies.
The course duration is 6-9 months. One candidate will be selected per session.
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
Retina Fellowship
FAQs – Retina Fellowship at LJ Eye Institute, Ambala
Q1: Why choose LJ Eye Institute for a Retina Fellowship?
Q2: What is the duration of the Retina Fellowship?
Q3: Will I get hands-on surgical exposure?
Q4: What diseases and procedures will I manage during training?
Q5: Is there a fee for the Retina Fellowship?
Q6: Will I receive training on advanced retinal technologies?
Absolutely. Training includes OCT, fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA), B-scan ultrasonography, OCT-A, and retinal lasers.
Q7: What are the eligibility criteria?
Q8: Will I be involved in academic or research activities?
Yes, fellows are encouraged to participate in presentations, journal clubs, CMEs, and contribute to research and publications.
Q9: Is accommodation provided?
Q10: How can I apply for the Retina Fellowship at LJEI?
You can apply through www.ljeyeinstitute.org by submitting your resume and statement of purpose, or contact the institute directly.
