Ophthalmology
Clinical Fellowships
Advanced fellowship pathways in selected specialties for doctors seeking deeper capability and focused mentorship.
Programme Overview
About the Clinical Fellowships Programme
AJICO’s clinical fellowships are designed for doctors who want to refine their specialty skills within a structured, supervised, and academically engaged environment. These fellowships aim to go beyond exposure alone. They seek to build judgment, confidence, discipline, and credibility in the chosen area of focus.
What Makes these Fellowships Meaningful
These strong fellowships do more than increase familiarity. They deepen competence, sharpen reasoning, strengthen clinical maturity, and help a doctor move from basic confidence to disciplined capability. AJICO’s fellowship model aims to provide this progression through faculty support, academic engagement, and sustained exposure.
Fellowship Areas
Cornea
Cataract / Anterior Segment
Glaucoma
Retina
Paediatric Ophthalmology / Squint
Oculoplasty
What You Will Cover
Curriculum
Cornea: Year 112 Months
Foundations & Clinical Competence
- Comprehensive corneal and anterior segment evaluation
- Slit-lamp examination and diagnostic interpretation
- Corneal topography, pachymetry, specular microscopy, and imaging
- Management of corneal infections, ulcers, dystrophies, and degenerations
- Ocular surface disorders and dry eye management
- Medical management and perioperative patient care
- Introduction to corneal and anterior segment surgical techniques
- Supervised minor procedures and surgical assisting
Cornea: Year 212 Months
Advanced Clinical & Surgical Training
- Advanced management of complex corneal disease
- Corneal transplantation principles and surgical exposure
- Keratoplasty and related procedures
- Ocular surface reconstruction
- Management of corneal trauma and emergencies
- Postoperative care and complication management
- Independent clinical decision-making under supervision
- Research project, case presentations, journal clubs, and academic teaching
Cataract/ Anterior Segment: Year 112 Months
Building Surgical Foundations
- Comprehensive anterior segment evaluation
- Cataract assessment and surgical planning
- Biometry and intraocular lens power calculation
- Patient selection and preoperative evaluation
- Surgical instrumentation and operating theatre protocols
- Surgical simulator and wet-lab training
- Stepwise supervised cataract surgery
- Postoperative assessment and management
Cataract/ Anterior Segment: Year 212 Months
Advanced Cataract & Anterior Segment Surgery
- Progressive independent cataract surgery under supervision
- Small-incision cataract surgery and phacoemulsification
- Management of challenging and complicated cataracts
- Advanced intraocular lens considerations
- Anterior segment procedures and surgical decision-making
- Recognition and management of intraoperative complications
- Postoperative complications and visual rehabilitation
- Surgical audit, research, teaching, and case-based learning
Glaucoma: Year 112 Months
Diagnosis & Medical Management
- Comprehensive glaucoma evaluation
- Gonioscopy and optic nerve assessment
- Intraocular pressure measurement and interpretation
- Visual field testing and progression analysis
- OCT and optic nerve imaging
- Classification and risk assessment of glaucoma
- Medical management and patient counselling
- Introduction to laser and surgical management
Glaucoma: Year 212 Months
Advanced Glaucoma Management
- Complex and secondary glaucoma
- Laser procedures and their clinical application
- Surgical planning and supervised glaucoma surgery
- Trabeculectomy and other filtration procedures
- Exposure to glaucoma drainage devices
- Postoperative management and complication recognition
- Long-term disease monitoring and adherence strategies
- Research, audits, academic presentations, and teaching
Retina: Year 112 Months
Foundations & Diagnostic Retina
- Comprehensive retinal and vitreous examination
- Indirect ophthalmoscopy and fundus evaluation
- OCT, fundus photography, angiography, and retinal imaging
- Diabetic retinopathy and retinal vascular disorders
- Age-related macular degeneration and macular diseases
- Retinal inflammatory and infectious conditions
- Introduction to retinal lasers and intravitreal procedures
- Emergency assessment of retinal conditions
Retina: Year 212 Months
Advanced Medical & Surgical Retina
- Advanced retinal diagnostics and clinical decision-making
- Intravitreal injections and laser procedures
- Retinal tears, detachments, and vitreoretinal disorders
- Principles and exposure to vitreoretinal surgery
- Management of complex diabetic retinal disease
- Retinal trauma and postoperative complications
- Long-term management of chronic retinal conditions
- Research, clinical audits, presentations, and teaching
Paediatric Ophthalmology/ Squint : Year 112 Months
Foundations in Paediatric Eye Care
- Paediatric ophthalmic examination and assessment
- Visual development and childhood refractive errors
- Amblyopia diagnosis and management
- Strabismus evaluation and orthoptic assessment
- Congenital and developmental eye conditions
- Paediatric cataract and anterior segment disorders
- Communication and counselling of children and families
- Community and school eye health exposure
Paediatric Ophthalmology/ Squint : Year 212 Months
Advanced Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
- Complex strabismus assessment and management
- Surgical planning for squint correction
- Supervised exposure to strabismus surgery
- Paediatric cataract management and surgical exposure
- Childhood glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Neuro-ophthalmic and developmental conditions in children
- Long-term rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care
- Research, case presentations, teaching, and clinical audits
Oculoplasty: Year 112 Months
Foundations in Oculoplastic Practice
- Evaluation of eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital disorders
- Eyelid anatomy and functional assessment
- Lacrimal system evaluation and investigations
- Common eyelid malpositions and lesions
- Orbital infections, inflammation, and trauma
- Minor oculoplastic procedures
- Preoperative assessment and surgical planning
- Introduction to reconstructive principles
Oculoplasty: Year 212 Months
Advanced Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Training
- Advanced eyelid surgery and reconstruction
- Lacrimal surgery and drainage procedures
- Orbital disease and surgical management
- Ocular and orbital trauma management
- Management of eyelid and orbital tumours
- Anophthalmic socket and prosthetic rehabilitation
- Postoperative management and complication care
- Research, clinical audits, presentations, and academic teaching
Who Should Apply
Eligibility & Selection
Eligibility Criteria
- 1MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical institution.
- 2MS/ DNB in Ophthalmology or an equivalent postgraduate qualification from a recognised institution.
- 3Valid registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council.
- 4Demonstrated interest in pursuing advanced clinical training in the chosen subspecialty.
- 5Commitment to professional ethics, patient-centred care, and continuous learning.
How to Apply
- 1Admission to the Clinical Fellowship Programme is based on the applicant's academic qualifications, clinical experience, statement of purpose, and performance during the interview or interaction process.
- 2Selection is made on merit and the availability of seats within the chosen fellowship.
Download the Prospectus
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AJICO Prospectus 2026–27
Includes all 8 programmes, faculty profiles, eligibility criteria, stipend details, campus overview, and application timeline.
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