Short Term Phaco Fellowship Programmes

Megur Eye Care Centre > Short Term Phaco Fellowship Programmes

Short-Term Fellowship in Phacoemulsification

Course Director : Dr. Deepak Megur
Co-Instructor : Dr. Bharathi Megur

Program Objective:

To enhance the surgical skills of eye surgeons in the field of cataract surgery through structured, training under expert mentorship.

Program Highlights:

  • Video Lectures on surgical principles & complication management
  • Cataract Surgery - Phacoemulsification, Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery
  • Training in surgical planning, decision making & complication handling
  • Pre Operative assessment, Identifying risk factors in complex cases
  • Daily video analysis and feedback sessions
  • Emphasis on understanding the "why" behind each surgical step

Facilities & Equipment:

  • Phaco Machines: Alcon Centurion, Legion, AMO Sovereign Compact (Optional)
  • Operating Microscopes: Zeiss Lumera i, Visu 1 FR XY with 4K video recording
  • Lenses: Indian Foldable IOLs
  • OVDs: Indian OVD

Advanced Training Option:

  • For experienced trainees:
  • Operate on complex cases: mature, dense, ultrasoft cataracts
  • Training in CTR insertion & pupil expansion devices
  • Management of Complications

Video Analysis & Feedback:

  • All surgeries recorded & provided to trainee
  • Daily review of performance & personalized improvement plans
  • Trainees must bring a laptop and external hard drive

Eligibility Criteria:

  • MBBS with MS/MD/DNB in Ophthalmology or equivalent recognized degree
  • Completed, certified residency program in Ophthalmology
  • Experience with microsurgery and foot pedal microscope control
  • Minimum 500 MSICS/ECCE and 30 phaco surgeries
  • Proficient in CCC, hydrodissection, nucleus rotation

Not suitable for surgically inexperienced doctors

Duration:

  • 2 to 8 weeks

Application Info:

  • Apply a few months in advance due to high demand
  • Send your application with brief CV highlighting your current surgical experience and certificates of Ophthalmology Training /Residency and your registration with your national medical board to umegur@rediffmail.com, and drdeepakmegur1@gmail.com
  • Slots are subject to availability and allocated on a first-come-first-served basis

Any Inquiry Please Contact :Rakesh Program Manager
Email : umegur@rediffmail.com
Email : drdeepakmegur1@gmail.com
Phone Number: +91 9731545325, 8884484206