Candidates who have completed MS, DOMS or DNB in Ophthalmology.
This programme aims at training fellows to be proficient with small incision
cataract surgery technique of cataract surgery .
Course duration -
3months
Theory / presentations
Cataract work up
Small incision cataract surgery
a. Applied anatomy
b. Wound construction
c. Capsulorrehxis
d. Nucleus management in various cases
e. Complications
f. SICS in difficult cases
Surgical Exposure
SICS step surgery under the supervision of incharge consultant
OSCAR competency scoring and guidance
At the end of the programme , candidate should be able to perform SICS
surgeries completely and independently.
Wet lab facility can be utilized by trainees to practice on cadaver / goat
eyes
The number of surgeries performed by fellows is dependent on progress
of surgical skills under guidance of supervising senior surgeon.