Fellowship for Ophthalmologists
Course Programs
Short-Term Fellowship & Observership Programmes
At Drishti Eye Institute, our short-term fellowships are designed to give ophthalmologists focused exposure, practical skills, and career-ready confidence in subspecialties that matter most.
Glaucoma – Diagnostics & Management
Duration: 2 Months | Seats: 1
Gain the expertise to confidently diagnose and manage glaucoma through clinical evaluation, gonioscopy, visual field interpretation, OCT RNFL, and anterior segment OCT. Learn to perform safe and effective YAG laser procedures, along with hands-on intraoperative gonioscopy to visualize angle structures for MIGS.
Lasers in Diabetic Retinopathy
Duration: 2 Months | Seats: 1
Build hands-on expertise in laser techniques for diabetic retinopathy, experience that adds depth to your retina practice and prepares you for independent clinical work.
Medical Retina & Uvea
Duration: 6 Months | Seats: 1
Expand your career horizon with in-depth training in diagnostics and management of retinal and uvea disorders, including DR, AMD, and ROP. This fellowship equips you with advanced diagnostic proficiency and therapeutic confidence.
Observerships
Premium IOLs & Biometry
Toric IOLs, EDOF & Trifocal Lenses
Advanced Biometry
Our observerships are designed to sharpen your understanding of premium IOLs and modern biometry, enhancing your surgical planning skills and boosting your professional edge. Our fellowship programs are customized to align with the individual requirements of each candidate.
Refractive Surgery Fellowship
(Master laser vision correction end-to-end)
A career-defining fellowship blending surgical skills, advanced diagnostics, and academic growth. Train under pioneers in refractive surgery with unmatched real-world exposure.
Training Focus Areas :
SMILE
Contoura Vision LASIK
PRK/ASA (thin corneas)
Phakic IOLs (ICL)
Cross-Linking (keratoconus)
Ocular Surface Optimization
Program: 1 year
Eligibility: MS/DO/DNB in Ophthalmology
Session: January & July
Why Drishti :
- Hands-on with advanced lasers (Allegretto, iFS™, Visumax)
- Training on leading diagnostics (Anterion, I-Trace, Oculus, Optovue)
- Weekly case-based & video learning
- Publications, reports & conference exposure
- Global protocols + full-spectrum patient care
Medical Retina & Uvea Fellowship
(Build mastery in diagnostics and therapy)
Train comprehensively in diabetic retinopathy, AMD, vascular occlusions, macular disorders, and uveitis. Gain hands-on expertise with INTALIGHT DREAM OCT UWF OCT & UWF OCTA, OPTOS UWF Fundus Imaging & FAF, HRA SLO FFA & ICGA, Pattern & LIO Laser, Ultrasound B Scan. Perform intravitreal therapies and retinal lasers with protocol-based care.
Program: 1 year
MS/DO/DNB in Ophthalmology
Session: January & July
Why Drishti :
Advanced multimodal imaging; integrated systemic workups; exposure to cross-disciplinary case conferences, membership, and publications
Progression :
Clear pathway toward Surgical Retina for eligible candidates
Vitreoretinal (Surgical) Fellowship
(Two years to become OR-ready for complex retina)
Develop full surgical judgment- from pre-op planning to post-op rehab. Perform stepwise vitrectomy and manage RRD, TRD, macular holes, ERM, endophthalmitis, PVR, and trauma. Train on advanced vitrectomy platforms with intra-op optics and combined cataract-retina cases.
Program: 2 years
Eligibility: MS/DO/DNB in Ophthalmology
Session: January & July
You’ll work with: INTALIGHT DREAM OCT UWF OCT & UWF OCTA, OPTOS UWF Fundus Imaging & FAF, HRA SLO FFA & ICGA, Pattern & LIO Laser, Ultrasound B Scan, ALCON Constellation Microincision Vitrectomy System with 20K Cutter, ZEISS Artevo 3D Visualization System with Intraoperative OCT & Resight Wide Field Visualization, NIDEK Green Endolaser.
Outcome: Graduates are OR-independent and decision-confident for tertiary roles
Comprehensive Ophthalmology Fellowship
(A fellowship that crafts complete ophthalmologists)
Designed for young doctors aiming to excel, this program offers structured clinical exposure, and subspecialty rotations. Fellows graduate with the skills, confidence, and judgment to manage diverse eye conditions and lead with impact.
Program: 18 Months
Eligibility: MS/DO/DNB in Ophthalmology
Session: January & July
Fellowship Highlights :
- Comprehensive training across all ophthalmic subspecialties
- Proficiency in cataract surgery, a vital asset to advance learning in premium IOL planning and advanced biometry
- Rotations in Cornea, Glaucoma, Retina, Uvea, Paediatric Ophthalmology & Emergencies
- Hands-on management of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, AMD, uveitis, strabismus & emergencies
- Proficiency in diagnostics: Topography, USG, biometry, visual fields, OCT & more
- Laser procedures: YAG capsulotomy & peripheral iridotomy
- Strong focus on patient communication, ethics & clinical judgment
- Regular seminars, case presentations, research & logbook tracking
- Final 3-month specialization in area of choice
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