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Our Training Programs

Choose from our comprehensive range of specialized Training programs designed to advance your expertise in various subspecialties of ophthalmology

Medical Retina Training

Advanced training in vitreo-retinal disease with world-class faculty

5 Days 2 Months MS Ophthal/DNB/DOMS
Glaucoma Training Program

Comprehensive course in glaucoma diagnosis and management

5 Days 2 Months MS Ophthal/DNB/DOMS
Refractive Surgery Training

Advanced training in modern refractive surgery techniques

5 Days 2 Months MS Ophthal/DNB/DOMS

Detailed Program Information

Explore comprehensive details about each Training program including curriculum, faculty, and training methodology.

Medical Retina Training Program

This intensive hands-on program is designed to provide ophthalmologists with focused exposure to the fundamentals and practical aspects of Medical Retina. The course integrates imaging, lasers, and intravitreal procedures with case-based learning, enabling participants to build confidence in diagnosis and management of common and complex retinal conditions.

Course Highlights

  • Advanced OCT & imaging training
  • Diabetic Retinopathy workshops
  • Retinal laser procedures
  • Patient‑based seminars
  • Case‑based learning approach
Retina

Why Choose Medical Retina Training?

High Clinical Exposure
TSA serves a large and diverse patient population, enabling fellows to experience the complete range of retinal diseases from common diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration to rare inherited retinal disorders. Continuous exposure to outpatient and inpatient cases sharpens diagnostic and clinical decision-making.
Strong Surgical & Procedural Training
Fellows are trained in advanced diagnostic modalities (OCT, FA, ICGA, widefield imaging, OCT angiography) and get hands-on experience with retinal lasers, intravitreal injections, and opportunities to assist or perform vitrectomies under expert guidance.
Renowned Faculty & Mentorship
Training is led by highly reputed retina specialists acclaimed nationally and internationally. Fellows benefit from journal clubs, close mentorship, case discussions, and exposure to evidence-based clinical practice.
Research & Academic Opportunities
Fellows are encouraged to participate in clinical research, present cases at conferences, and contribute to publications. Exposure to cutting edge retinal therapies keeps skills at the forefront.
State-of-the-Art Infrastructure
Equipped with the latest machines for imaging, diagnostics, and surgery, ensuring hands-on training with globally relevant technologies.
Holistic Training Experience
Emphasis on clinical and surgical skills as well as clinic operations, reporting, ethics, and practice management. Real-world scenarios prepare fellows for independent practice.

5‑Day Course Schedule

Day 1 Fundamentals and Retinal Imaging
  • Orientation to Medical Retina subspecialty
  • Principles of fundus photography, OCT, FFA, and OCT-A
  • Hands-on practice in performing and interpreting retinal imaging
  • Case-based interpretation of normal and abnormal scans
Day 2 Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Vascular Disorders
  • Clinical spectrum and staging of Diabetic Retinopathy and RVO
  • Imaging-based diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Hands-on experience with OCT/OCTA interpretation
  • Practical demonstration of panretinal photocoagulation (PRP)
  • Intravitreal injection technique – simulation and supervised training
Day 3 Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Maculopathies
  • Clinical approach to AMD, CSR, and myopic CNVM
  • Multimodal imaging in macular disorders (OCT, FA, OCTA)
  • Hands-on interpretation of imaging in maculopathies
  • Intravitreal anti-VEGF injection technique – practice on models/animals/patients
  • Case discussions on treatment protocols and management of difficult cases
Day 4 Retinal Lasers and Rare Retinal Cases Discussion
  • Indications and applications of retinal lasers (focal, grid, PRP, barrage)
  • Supervised hands-on retinal laser sessions
  • Case discussions on complex and rare retinal presentations
Day 5 Clinical Integration and Emerging Therapies
  • Participant-led case presentations and discussions
  • Management of complications related to intravitreal injections and lasers
  • Independent OCT interpretation exercises under faculty guidance
  • Overview of new treatment modalities (gene therapy, long-acting delivery systems, biosimilars)
  • Course summary, feedback, and certification

2‑Month Course Schedule

Available Medical Rena armamentarium
  • 3Nethra Flora Fundus camera
  • 3Nethra Flora Fundus fluorescein angiography
  • Zeiss Cirrus HD OCT 5000
  • Zeiss Cirrus OCT Angiography 5000
  • Appa Argon Green laser, both slit lamp delivery &
  • Laser indirect ophthalmoscopy
  • Appasamy USG B-Scan
Available Surgical Rena armamentarium
  • Zeiss microscope
  • Appa viewing system
  • Stellaris PC (Bausch & Lomb, USA) vitrectomy system
  • 23G & 25G vitrectomy sets with vitreo-retinal forceps & scissors
  • Scleral buckling equipment with cryotherapy & endolaser
Medical Rena Procedures
  • Intra-vitreal Anti-Vegf injections: Avastin, Razumab, Accentrix, Eyelea, Pagenax, Vabysmo
  • Intra-vitreal implants: Ozurdex
  • Intra-vitreal antibiotics
  • PST injection, Mydricaine injection
  • Retinal lasers: Focal laser, PRP, sectoral laser, Barrage laser
  • ROP Screening & treatment: ROP laser,Intravitreal injections, ROP surgery
  • Surgical VR cases: Retinal detachment, Diabetic TRDs, Vitreous haemorrhage, Macular hole, ERM, Nucleus drop, SF-IOLs, Endophthalmitis
Exposure
  • The average number of patients attending the Retina OPD at TSA exceeds 600 per month. We serve a diverse range of patients, including Private cases, Ayushman cases, and International patients . Onaverage , weadminister approximately 150 intra-vitreal injections each month. Additionally, we perform around 250 retinal laser treatments and about 50 vitreoretinal surgeries monthly.
What to expect
  • Clinical training- Supervised participation in Retina OPD with exposure to diverse retinal pathologies including diabetic retinopathy, ARMD, Retinal vascular occlusions, Uveitis-related retinal disorders etc
  • Diagnostic skills & interpretation: Interpretation of advanced retinal imaging modalities like OCT, OCT-A, FFA, B-scan.
  • Engagement in structural seminars & case discussions.
  • Observation & limited hands-on training in intravitreal injections & laser. A candidate can expect a minimum of approximately 10 lasers and about 3 intra-vitreal injections, with the possibility of more depending on the candidate’s calibre, by the end of the Training.

Vitreo-Retina Consultants

Retina
Dr. Nikhil Pal
AIIMS, New Delhi
Retina
Dr. Rishi Bhardwaj
Adityajyot Eye Hospital, Mumbai
Retina
Dr. Neelam Khatwani
HV Desai Eye Hospital, Pune
Retina
Dr. Akshi Sharma
LVPEI, Hyderabad

Medical Glaucoma Training Program

This short-term program is designed to provide ophthalmologists with practical exposure to the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. The course integrates clinical evaluation, imaging, perimetry, laser procedures, and surgical techniques with case-based discussions, enabling participants to strengthen both diagnostic and interventional skills in glaucoma care.

Course Highlights

  • OCT for glaucoma: RNFL & GCC analysis
  • Automated perimetry: interpretation and pitfalls
  • Hands-on visual field testing and OCT scans
  • Structure-function correlation
  • Introduction to advanced imaging: OCT-A
Glaucoma imaging

Why Choose Medical Glaucoma Training?

Diverse Clinical Exposure
Wide range of glaucoma cases including primary, secondary, and pediatric glaucoma.
Advanced Diagnostics
Training with OCT, gonioscopy, ultrasound biomicroscopy, perimetry, and anterior segment imaging.
Hands-on Procedures
Exposure to lasers, trabeculectomy, glaucoma drainage devices, and modern techniques like MIGS.
Renowned Faculty & Mentorship
Guidance from experienced glaucoma specialists with national and international recognition.
Structured Academics
Case discussions, journal clubs, and regular teaching sessions to strengthen knowledge base.
Research Opportunities
Scope for publications, presentations, and participation in ongoing clinical studies.
State-of-the-Art Infrastructure
Equipped with the latest diagnostic and surgical technologies.
Holistic Training
Focus on clinical judgment, surgical skills, patient communication, and readiness for independent practice.

5‑Day Course Schedule

Day 1 Fundamentals and Clinical Evaluation
  • Orientation to Glaucoma subspecialty
  • Optic disc evaluation – clinical pearls and disc photography
  • Gonioscopy: principles, technique, and interpretation
  • Hands-on practice with gonioscopy and optic disc documentation
  • Case-based discussions on primary open-angle vs. angle-closure glaucoma
Day 2 Imaging and Visual Fields
  • Role of OCT in glaucoma: RNFL and GCC analysis
  • Perimetry – standard automated perimetry, interpretation, and pitfalls
  • Hands-on practice with visual field testing and OCT scans
  • Case-based correlation of structural and functional damage
  • Introduction to advanced imaging: OCT-A
Day 3 Medical and Laser Management
  • Current concepts in medical therapy of glaucoma
  • Rational use of fixed drug combinations
  • Indications, technique, and outcomes of laser iridotomy and laser iridoplasty
  • Demonstration and hands-on practice with YAG laser PI
  • Case-based discussions: medical vs. laser-first approach
Day 4 Surgical Management of Glaucoma
  • Indications and patient selection for surgery
  • Trabeculectomy: steps, tips, and complications
  • Glaucoma drainage devices – overview and selection criteria
  • Wet lab / video-assisted training on trabeculectomy
  • Case discussions on surgical decision-making
Day 5 Advanced Glaucoma Care and Integration
  • Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS): current status and future scope
  • Post-operative care and complication management
  • Independent gonioscopy and OCT interpretation exercises
  • Participant-led case presentations and clinical reasoning
  • Course summary, feedback, and certification distribution

2‑Month Course Schedule

Available Medical Glaucoma armamentarium
  • 3Nethra Flora Fundus camera
  • Zeiss Cirrus HD OCT 5000
  • Zeiss Cirrus OCT Angiography 5000
  • Appasamy Visual field analysis (Humphrey visual fields and Virtual perimetry
  • Appasamy Nd: YAG peripheral Iridotomy
  • Volk 3-mirror & 4-mirror gonioscope
  • Zeiss 4-mirror gonioscope
  • Appasamy Applanation tonometer
Available Surgical Glaucoma armamentarium
  • Zeiss microscope
  • Alcon Centurion Phaco machine
  • Surgical gonio lens
  • Harms trabeculotome
  • Glaukos Ipism S
Glaucoma Surgeries done at TSA
  • Trabeculectomy with/without use of antimetabolites
  • Combined Phacoemulsification and Trabeculectomy
  • Congenital glaucoma surgeries: External trabeculotomy +- trabeculectomy
  • MIGS procedures such as iStent and Kahook’s Dual Blade Goniotomy
  • Combined Filtering surgeries with vitreoretinal surgeries
  • Combined Filtering surgeries with corneal/ocular surface surgeries
  • Aqueous drainage implants (valved or nonvalved),
  • AC reformation, Needling of blebs, Revision of blebs and Management of overfiltering and leaking blebs (Autologous blood injections or patch grafts)
  • Cyclodestructive procedures- Cyclocryotherapy, Trans scleral cyclophotocoagulation
What to expect

Comprehensive evaluaon of Glaucoma paents& suspects

  • Detailed history taking, slit lamp evaluation, applanation tonometry, indentation gonioscopy, optic disc and fundus evaluations.
  • Functional tests like visual field analysis (Humphrey visual fields and Virtual perimetry)
  • Structural tests – optic disc and retinal nerve fibre layer photography or imaging (OCT RNFL), OCT Angiography
  • Anterior segment imaging - Anterior segment OCT In-depth knowledge and application of
  • Medical and laser therapy in glaucoma
  • Nd: YAG peripheral Iridotomy
  • Argon Laser Suturolysis
  • Postoperative bleb modulation
  • Postoperative 5-Flurouracil injections, releasable sutures, bleb needling

Glaucoma Consultants

Retina
Dr. Priti Kumari
Dr. Shroff Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi
Retina
Dr. Md. Ali Mosharraf
Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai

Refractive Surgery Training

This program focuses on comprehensive training in diagnostic evaluation, surgical planning, and advanced refractive surgical techniques (LASIK, SMILE, Femto-LASIK, PRK, ICL).

Course Highlights

  • Topography & tomography
  • Indications & patient selection
  • LASIK/PRK/SMILE/ICL planning
  • Complication management
  • Wet lab & simulator exposure
  • Advanced technology: excimer, femtosecond laser platforms, aberrometry
Glaucoma imaging

Why Choose TSA for a Refractive Training?

Extensive Case Variety
Exposure to a high volume of refractive cases including LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL, and refractive cataract surgery.
Cutting-Edge Technology
Training on latest excimer/femtosecond laser platforms, aberrometry, and topography-guided systems.
Hands-on Surgical Experience
Opportunities to assist and perform under expert supervision, ensuring skill development and surgical confidence.
Expert Faculty & Mentorship
Guidance from renowned refractive surgeons with deep academic and clinical expertise.
Comprehensive Diagnostics Training
In-depth learning of corneal topography, tomography, aberrometry, and patient selection.
Structured Academics
Case discussions, journal clubs, clinical trials, and presentations.

5‑Day Course Schedule

Day 1 Diagnostics & Preoperative Evaluation
  • Orientation & course objectives
  • Principles of refractive surgery & patient selection
  • Hands-on training with Pentacam, Topography & Aberrometry
  • Interpreting corneal thickness, curvature, biomechanics
  • Case discussions: identifying suitable and unsuitable candidates
Day 2 LASIK & PRK
  • Stepwise surgical planning for LASIK & PRK
  • Hands-on wet-lab / simulator: microkeratome & femtosecond flap creation
  • Nomogram adjustments & ablation profiles
  • Video-based case discussions on complications & enhancements
Day 3 SMILE Surgery
  • Principles of Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE)
  • Indications, advantages, limitations
  • Hands-on observation/assistance in live SMILE cases
  • Training on docking techniques & lenticule dissection
  • Management of intraoperative issues (suction loss, cap tears, lenticule remnants)
Day 4 Advanced Techniques & ICL
  • Preoperative evaluation for ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens)
  • Sizing, vault prediction, and patient counseling
  • Hands-on ICL loading & insertion (wet lab/observation)
  • Advanced ablation strategies (wavefront/topography-guided LASIK)
  • Handling complex corneal profiles
Day 5 Complications & Certification
  • Management of complications: ectasia, flap issues, enhancement strategies
  • Video-based case discussions & Q&A
  • Post-op protocols, patient counseling, and certification

2‑Months Course Schedule

Available Diagnosc Tools
  • Manual keratometer (Bausch & Lomb)
  • Automated keratometer (Topcon-CT 800)
  • Corneal topographer (Placido-based)
  • Sirius (Scheimpflug + Placido tomography)
  • Pentacam (Scheimpflug tomography)
  • OCT anterior segment module (Zeiss Cirrus HD OCT 5000)
  • IOLMaster 700 (biometry)- latest. One of the few centres in Delhi NCR to have
  • OPD-Scan (aberrometry & corneal mapping)
  • Specular microscope Pachymeter (ultrasound & optical)
  • Tear film analysis devices (e.g., LipiView, Keratograph)
Available Surgical systems
  • Zeiss Visumax 500 (Smile & Femto LASIK)
  • Excimer laser Mel 90
Refracve procedures done at TSA
  • LASIK
  • C-LASIK
  • FEMTO LASIK
  • SMILE
  • PRK
  • ICL
  • RLE/CLE
What to expect
  • Basics of refractive errors & corneal anatomy
  • Principles of keratometry
  • Corneal topography – Placido-based systems &
  • Corneal tomography-Sirius scan – Scheimpflug & OCT-based
  • Refractive surgery screening & patient selection
  • PRK – Indications, technique, post-op protocol
  • LASIK – Flap creation, excimer laser ablation
  • SMILE – Surgical steps & advantages
  • Complication management in refractive surgery
  • ICL – Indications, sizing, vault assessment
  • ICL surgical technique & post-op care1
  • Dry eye & ocular surface disease in refractive surgery
  • Post-operative care & enhancement strategies
  • Patient counselling & documentation
  • Case discussions & Training review

Refractive Consultants

Refractive
Dr. Suraj Munjal
Adityajot Eye Hospital, Tubingen Univ. Germany
Refractive
Dr. Saumya Saxena
FAICO (Narayana Netralaya, Bangalore)
Refractive
Dr. Amrita Singh
Sankara Netralaya, Chennai

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