Certificate Course in Basic Binocular Vision : The Sankara Nethralaya Academy

GOALS:
	To understand the basic binocular vision conditions
	To understand normative values
	To do a comprehensive binocular vision evaluation
	To understand the basics of vision therapy
	To make appropriate referrals

DURATION: 4 weeks of online training + 2 months of in-house training

ELIGIBILITY: Bachelor degree in Optometry/ Diploma in Optometry with minimum 2 years of experience

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
	Pre test and Post test marks
	Case analysis skills

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CANDIDATE

	The candidate has to register for the course by making appropriate payment (For details Contact: Academic Officer – The SN Academy – Mr. A. Mahalingam – Mobile Number: 9382147796; e-mail: mahali@snmail.org)
	A pre test will be conducted online before the start of the course
	The course materials will be provided online to the candidate
	The candidate has to finish the first 4 modules as given in the course contents within 4 weeks of online training
	Rest of the modules will be done during the in- house training
	Post-test will be conducted online at the end of each module
	The candidate will be given hands- on training at the Binocular Vision/ Vision therapy clinic at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
	The candidate is expected to do a minimum of 20 Orthoptic work- ups at the end of hands- on training. 2 case reports have to be submitted
	Interactive sessions like case discussions, quiz, Cross word puzzles, etc will be carried out during the in-house training. The candidate will also actively participate in journal clubs, grand rounds pertinent to Binocular vision and Vision therapy
	At the end of 8 weeks of in-house training, a practical examination and viva would be conducted. The Log books, case reports and the attitude of the candidate would be evaluated on a continuous basis
	Certificate with grades will be issued on satisfactory performance

Course content:

I. Sensory and motor evaluation
	Assessment
	Interpretation

II. Grades of binocular vision
	3 grades
	Methods of assessment

III. Interactions between accommodation and Vergence
	AC/A ratio, CA/ C ratio
	Importance of interactions in clinical measurements

IV. Basic binocular vision assessment
	Refraction in binocular vision set up
	Accommodation and Vergence measurements
	Oculomotor parameters measurements

V. Overview of Non- Strabismic Binocular Vision Anomalies
	Accommodative dysfunctions
	Vergence dysfunctions
	Oculomotor dysfunctions
	Others

VI. The art of diagnosis
	Approaches to integrate findings and diagnose a condition

VII. Amblyopia
	Types of amblyopia
	Clinical features

VIII. Strabismus
	Esodeviations
	Exodeviations
	Vertical deviations

IX. Basics of Vision therapy
	Lenses, prisms, mirrors
	Anaglyphs
	Septum/ aperture
	Stereoscopes
	Computer Orthoptics
	Miscellaneous

X. Case analysis (Interactive session)
	In non- strabismic accommodative and binocular vision anomalies

RECOMMENDED STUDY REFERENCES
	Course modules
	Scheiman M, Wick B. Clinical Management of Binocular Vision – Heterophoric, Accommodative, and eye movement disorders, 2nd edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2002.
	Clinical Practice guidelines of AOA on
	Care of the patient with Accommodative and vergence dysfunction (CPG – 18)

Fee Structure

The total cost for this course will be Rs. 15,000/-

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APPLICATION DETAILS

Application can be downloaded from the website (www.thesnacademy.ac.in). Filled in application form can be sent along with Curriculum Vitae and Optometry degree certificate to

For more details, contact

Mr. Mahalingam A
Academic Officer – The SN Academy
No. 29/8, Jayalakshmi Estates – 1st Floor
Haddows Road, Nungambakkam
Chennai - 600 006, Tamil Nadu, India.
Ph No: 044 - 4308 4111 / 4308 4222 ( 9 am to 5 pm)
Mobile No: 097104 85295
Fax No: 044 - 2820 5819
e-mail id: info@thesnacademy.ac.in / snacademy@snmail.org / mahali@snmail.org
Websites: www.thesnacademy.ac.in / www.thesnacademy.edu.in