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About the course:
Eligibility:
Two year diploma in optometry, refraction with basic experience in contact lens fitting.
Course duration:
6 months observation and training
Course content:
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Introduction to contact lenses and materials. |
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Indications and contraindications |
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Preliminary examination and fitting techniques and choice of lens |
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Care and maintenance |
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Latest fitting trends |
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Introduction to astigmatism and correction options. |
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Materials and fitting principles |
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Fitting techniques and choice of lens |
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Care and maintenance |
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Hands-on training. |
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Toric soft lenses |
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Bifocal designs and fitting |
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Troubleshooting in soft lens fitting |
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How to select a patient for right lens |
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Follow –up care, Practice management |
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Pediatric fitting |
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Irregular cornea fitting |
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Bandage and cosmetic lenses |
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Different RGP designs and fitting |
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How to handle irregular corneas more easily |
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Fee Structure :
The total cost for this course will be Rs. 50,000/
Academic Officer
The Sankara Nethralaya Academy
(Unit of Medical Research Foundation)
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: 0 - 097104 85295
Fax No: 044 - 2820 5819
e-mail id: info@thesnacademy.ac.in / snacademy@snmail.org
Websites: www.thesnacademy.ac.in / www.thesnacademy.edu.in
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