Fellowship in Clinical Optometry
Fellowship in Clinical optometry defines the practice of diagnosing and treating disorders of the eye to improve vision in a Hospital or similar setting. A fellow in Clinical Optometry can use special instruments to measure defects in vision and prescribe contact lenses or eyeglasses to correct deficiencies. They may also suggest exercises to improve the way eyes function.
Course Outline
PAPER I : REFRACTION CLINIC
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UNIT I : SUBJECTIVE & OBJECTIVE REFRACTION MODALITIES
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UNIT II : ANTERIOR SEGMENT EVALUATIONS
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UNIT III : POSTERIOR SEGMENT EVALUATIONS
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UNIT IV : ROLE OF OPTOMETRIST IN REFRACTIVE SURGERIES
PAPER II : CONTACT LENS & LOW VISION CLINIC
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UNIT I : CLASSIFICATION, FITTING AND EVALUATIONS OF CONTACT LENS
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UNIT II : DISPENSING AND PATIENT SELECTION FOR CONTACT LENS
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UNIT III : CLINICAL EXAMINATION & OPTICS OF LOW VISION
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UNIT IV : MANAGEMENT OF LOW VISION & TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION IN LVR
PAPER III : STRABISMUS & VISION THERAPY CLINIC
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UNIT I : CLASSIFICATION OF STRABISMUS
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UNITII : DETECTION OF SQUINT
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UNIT III : MANAGEMENT OF SQUINT
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UNIT IV : VISION THERAPY IN STRABISMUS
PAPER IV : GERIATRIC & PEDIATRIC CLINIC
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UNIT I : ASSESSMENT OF OCULAR HEALTH AND COMMON DEFECT IN OLD EYE
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UNITII : ASSESSMENT OF OCULAR HEALTH AND COMMON DEFECT IN CHILDHOOD
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UNIT III : ASSESSMENT OF BINOCULAR VISION AND ACCOMMODATION
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UNIT IV : DISPENSING FOR GERIATRICS & PEDIATRICS
About this course
Clinical Optometry is a science, which deals with the structure, function and working of the human eye. Popularly known as Optometry, this health care profession is concerned with examination, diagnosis and treatment of eyes, specially related to visual, optical symptoms, refractive errors and their correction, using lenses and other optical aids. The scope for optometric practice in India and abroad is great and unlimited. It is a dynamic and challenging career which could achieve personal growth, community respect and offers job flexibility, financial success and unlimited opportunities..
Clinical optometry is, perhaps, the newest sub specialty of Optometry.
While Optometry has an obvious and major role to play in the measurement and optimization of functional vision and in the treatment of many vision disorders in all population, Optometry is also responsible for building the evidence base for the treatments.
Indian Academy of Optometry introducing fellowship in Clinical Optometry which include high quality training and professional certifications
Objectives
Specific topics covered in the journal include: Theoretical and applied optics, Delivery of patient care in optometry practice, Refraction and correction of errors, Screening and preventative aspects of eye disease, Extended clinical roles for optometrists including shared care and provision of medications, Teaching and training optometrists, International aspects of optometry, Business practice, Patient adherence, quality of life, satisfaction, Health economic evaluations.
Eligibility
BSc / Diploma in Optometry