Fellowship in Paediatric Optometry
Fellowship in Paediatric Optometry
The Fellowship in Pediatric Optometry is an advanced clinical training program designed to equip optometrists with specialized knowledge and skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of visual disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. The program focuses on providing comprehensive pediatric eye care through evidence-based clinical practice and multidisciplinary collaboration. The curriculum includes pediatric eye examination techniques, pediatric refraction, binocular vision assessment, amblyopia management, strabismus evaluation, vision therapy, myopia management, pediatric contact lenses, ocular diseases in children, developmental vision assessment, and vision screening programs. Fellows receive extensive hands-on clinical training in pediatric eye care clinics, gaining expertise in age-appropriate examination methods, patient communication, and family counseling. The program also emphasizes clinical decision-making, patient-centered care, research, and community-based pediatric vision screening initiatives. Fellows participate in case discussions, seminars, and academic activities to enhance their clinical competence and professional development. Upon successful completion, fellows are well-prepared to work in pediatric eye care centers, multispecialty eye hospitals, vision therapy clinics, academic institutions, and community eye health programs, providing specialized eye care for children.
Course Duration
- 1 Year (Full-Time Clinical Fellowship)
Eligibility
- Candidates with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Optometry or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution are eligible to apply, subject to the admission requirements of the institution.






