Fellowship in Surgical Retina

Job Summary:

This fellowship in Surgical Retina offers comprehensive clinical and hands-on experience in the management and surgical treatment of complex vitreoretinal conditions. It is designed for aspiring retinal surgeons who aim to refine their surgical skills and gain extensive exposure to advanced retinal surgeries.

Program Details:

OPD & Procedures:

• Comprehensive training in examining and managing patients with retinal diseases.
• Access to advanced diagnostic tools and procedures, including Indirect Ophthalmoscopy, OCT, Fundus Photography, FFA, OCT-A, B-Scan, and more.
• Regular rotations in OPDs, with opportunities to manage independent cases under mentorship.

Clinical Experience:

First 3 Months (Induction Phase):

• Intensive training in the clinical evaluation of patients with retinal disorders.
• Exposure to diagnostic imaging and case-based management.
• Mentorship in handling complex cases related to diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular diseases, retinal detachment, and other vitreoretinal disorders.

Next 3 Months:

• Focus on developing skills in surgical retina, with hands-on training in the operating room for retinal surgeries, including retinal detachment, macular holes, diabetic retinopathy, and more.

Key Surgical Training Areas:

Vitreoretinal Surgeries:

• Techniques for retinal detachment repair (including PPV, scleral buckling).
• Surgical management of macular holes, epiretinal membranes, and vitreomacular traction.
• Diabetic retinal surgeries, including panretinal photocoagulation and focal laser.
• Advanced techniques for managing retinal vascular diseases, including laser treatments and surgery for retinal ischemia.

Hands-on Surgical Training:

• Training in advanced vitreoretinal procedures such as vitrectomy, membrane peeling, and endolaser applications.
• Exposure to intravitreal injections and the latest anti-VEGF therapies like Aflibercept, Brolucizumab, Faricimab, and Dexamethasone implants.
• Surgical training in ocular trauma, retinal hemorrhages, and retinal tears.

Post-surgical Management & Follow-ups:

• Training in post-surgical care, patient counseling, and follow-up management to ensure optimal surgical outcomes.