Course Description

SHORT TERM TRAINING IN PHACOEMULSIFICATION

Course Objective

This course was started in 2009 to train Ophthalmologists in manual PHACO. The objective of this  course is to convert a SICS surgeon to perform PHACO with the help of a well-structured training program. Till date Tilganga had trained more than 50 ophthalmologists in PHACO. 

Highlights of the course

• Highly qualified and skilled motivated mentors
• Wet lab (If necessary)
• Candidate will have training on pig eyes at the wet lab prior to performing real time surgery.
• Access to various standard and recent books and videos in the library.
• Post-operative review of cases by mentor.
• Hands on practice (Clinics, Theatre)
• Participation in Journal club/grand rounds/guest lectures

Training Schedule

1st week

Orientation, familiarization with instruments, equipment's and Tilganga Team. Learning SOP and PHACO and wet lab exposure in extra OT time.

End of first week - Hands on training followed by discussion with tutor.

2nd week

PHCO surgery in operating theatre of TIO, OPD, Post Op. patient- Management of post-op. patients. Discussion on outreach surgical clinic and its management

3rd week

Learning SOP (Surgical Operating Procedure) for (PHACO with foldable IOL in TIO.  Discussion on post-operative complication and its management.

4th Week

Final discussion about the surgical technique and debriefing about complications and  post-operative cases and Evaluation/ Monitoring of the program.

• No. of cases: 20 cases (depends on surgeon’s skill)
• Hands-on practice: 3 days a week

Eligibility Criteria

Qualified practicing Ophthalmologist with MD degree from a recognized university with good experience 
in ECCE/IOL surgery ( at least 100+ SICS surgical experience)

Accommodation/Food

Accommodation will be provided for the selected candidates based on their request. Candidates posted in  TIO can stay at TIO'S Trainees Apartment. For candidates selected for other centers, accommodation is available at hotels/hostels.

For TIO:  USD 20-30/day (for International candidates)

Food
Lunch is served at the Canteen (local Nepalese menu) and trainees should prepare breakfast and dinner themselves. However, there are number of good restaurants located within walking distance.

Mode of Payment: Cash / Debit or Credit Cards

Admission / How to apply

Applicants are requested to download the application forms from the course information section,  or you email on krishna.s[email protected] and send the completed form by email.