Long-Term Fellowship Overview
Train at a tertiary eye hospital with a high volume of OPD and surgical cases under experienced faculty mentors.
About the Fellowship Program
Sankar Foundation Eye Hospital & Institute was established by philanthropist Sri A. Sankar Rao in 1997. Over the years, hospital services grew in scope and reach, establishing strong academic programs with recognition for Fellowships in various sub-specialties of Ophthalmology.
Since the inception of the first Anterior Segment Fellowship in 2010, **over 200 fellows** have successfully trained at Sankar Foundation, going on to serve as skilled practitioners and leaders in eye care across India.
Why Train at Sankar Foundation?
High Volume Exposure
Gain hands-on clinical and surgical experience from a high volume of daily OPD and scheduled surgeries.
Expert Mentorship
Work closely with senior consultants who supervise, guide, and evaluate your progress in a structured manner.
Structured Curriculum
Follow a comprehensive pathway that introduces basic to complex surgical cases systematically.
Research & Publications
Participate in departmental research, write research protocols, and present at state and national conferences.
Schedules & Academic Activities
Our fellowship schedules are carefully balanced to give equal emphasis to clinical assessment, surgical skill development, and scientific research:
- Operating Room Postings: Fellows spend 1 to 4 days per week in operating theatres depending on the sub-specialty and training stage.
- Clinical Postings: Attending OPDs, screening programs, and emergency care. Fellows are guided to develop clinical independence.
- Didactic Programs: Weekly lectures, case discussions, journal club, and seminars. Access to the Microsoft 365 Teams ecosystem for learning materials.
Specialty Focus Areas
Anterior Segment
Comprehensive surgical and clinical segments, SICS & Phaco cataract procedures.
Glaucoma
Early detection, diagnostic mapping (OCT & visual fields), laser and filtration surgeries.
Cornea & Refractive
Corneal transplants, C3R, ocular surface reconstructions, and refractive evaluations.
Vitreo-Retina
Medical & surgical retina, diabetic retinopathy screening, and intravitreal procedures.
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Childhood refractive errors, amblyopia, squint correction, and pediatric cataract.
Orbit & Oculoplasty
Eyelid reconstructions, tear duct bypasses, orbital tumors, and prosthetic eye restoration.
Apply for Fellowship
Send your CV, statement of purpose, and reference letters to our academic administrator. Individual progress is assessed via structured reviews, logbooks, and feedback assessments.