Objective
To provide hands-on experience and enhance patient care management skills through practical-based training under the guidance of the DR SOLANKI EYE HOSPITAL faculty. Program structure: During the 12 months of al training, trainee will be rotated through comprehensive, subspecialty s for practical-based training
Internship program details:
Eligibility
Candidate should have completed third year of optometry B optom training (without any backlog/s) from a recognized optometry school/college/institute.
No of seats
5 seats /year
Admission Procedure
Written MCQ Exam (50 marks on Optometry Subjects), objective & subjective refraction practical and Interview.
Selection Process
On merit basis through admission examination, (admission consists of a written test, al exam and a personal interview)
Examination Centre
Dr Solanki eye hospital 191/1 2nd cross link road malleswaram Bangalore Karnataka India
Application Form
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Fee Structure
Application fee Rs. 500/- (Non-refundable) paid through Demand Draft (DD) in the name of “Dr Solanki eye hospital privete limited” payable at Bangalore Internship course fee Rs. 50000/-
Post the application form along with the DD to the below address:
Optometry Department
Phone: 08023562211/23562299 8073541968
Email ID: drsolankioptometry@gmail.com
Goals and Interns Responsibilities during Internship
- The Internship program will be a One year program, and the minimum amount of time to be devoted to al work will be 6 days per week.
- This al work will consist primarily of al posting with optometrists / ophthalmologists and independent patient care.
- Teaching and other requirements will fill the remainder of the week.
- The interns will actively participate in department meetings & optometry grand rounds.
- The interns will spend approximately 4 days in a month in vision screening program.
- Emergency duties on Sunday and night emergency duties according to roster
- There will be one advisor/mentor assigned to assist the interns in activities related to the program. The advisor will act as an advocate for the interns and will provide ongoing guidance to the interns during the program.
- The responsibility of the interns performing al testing and assisting camp team in planning of the school screenings with completion of necessary paperwork.
Characteristics of the Program
- A journal club specific to the optometry program will be held at least four times during the program for each individual intern.
- The interns will also submit one interesting case report to the advisor/mentor every month.
- The teaching program will include: Studying pertinent literature as required, attending didactic lectures and presenting cases and journal articles.
- Monthly or quarterly assessment tests.
- The interns have to submit one project at the end of internship.
- At the end of the program the interns would have either observed and/or independently handled at least 500 cases.
- The interns will prepare and present lectures for the benefit of undergraduate/Diploma students. 3) The interns also will be involved in maintaining of the logbook of the activities done during the program period. The interns will submit the filled logbook at the end of every month and to the respective advisor for comments and feedbacks.
List of the Topics Covered in Program
- Refraction: Vision Checking Objective refraction Subjective Refraction Slit lamp Bio microscopy
- Vision Therapy: Basic squint evaluation Orthoptic evaluation bynocs
- Contact Lens: Basic work up Soft contact lens fitting Toric contact lens fitting RGP contact lens fitting. Scleral Contact Lens fitting.
- Glaucoma: Tonometry Perimetry Gonioscopy Disc imaging
- Ocular prosthetic: Basics of ocular prosthesis artificial eye fitting impression taking
- Diagnostics: Keratometry A – Scan Biometry B – Scan Corneal Topography & Aberrometry . OCT & Fundus Photography. FFA – Observation only.
- Operation theatre: Sterilization of OT and instruments and assisting in OT
- Community Ophthalmology: The candidates will be posted in the charitable wing of the hospital and has to attend the community outreach programs and vision screening camps in schools and colleges
Optometrist Intern Day-To-Day Responsibilities
- Assist doctors to provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disorders and conditions
- Assist doctors in conducting routine eye examinations, including visual field tests
- Assist doctors to evaluate eye-related symptoms, such as discharge, redness, and inflammation
- Advise patients about proper eye hygiene and care
- Other: PPT &Video Creation on Eye ailments, Outreach program, Optical
Benefits Of Optometry Internship
- Letter of Recommendation (Based on performance)
- Internship Certificate
- Trainee of the Year- Award Certificate (Based on performance) Stipend
Goals and Interns Responsibilities during Internship
- The Internship program will be a One year program, and the minimum amount of time to be devoted to al work will be 6 days per week.
- This al work will consist primarily of al posting with optometrists / ophthalmologists and independent patient care.
- Teaching and other requirements will fill the remainder of the week.
- There will be one advisor/mentor assigned to assist the interns in activities related to the program. The advisor will act as an advocate for the interns and will provide ongoing guidance to the interns during the program.
- The interns will actively participate in department meetings & optometry grand rounds.
- The interns will spend approximately 4 days in a month in vision screening program.
- The responsibility of the interns performing al testing and assisting camp team in planning of the school screenings with completion of necessary paperwork.
- Emergency duties on Sunday and night emergency duties according to roster
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