ophthalmic education

1. Aurosiksha’s Eye Open
A Comprehensive Orientation to the Basics of Ophthalmology
For the DTP staffs
(17th
June – 28th
October)
SI No Topic Contents Date Time Venue Tutor
1 Introduction to
Ophthalmology
 Ophthalmology and its role in eye care
 Importance of Ophthalmology
17-06-23
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30
LAICO
Class room
2 Eye Anatomy and
Physiology
 Overview of the structure and function of the eye
along with cornea, lens, retina, and optic nerve.
 Explain the role of cornea, lens, retina, and optic
nerve in vision and how they work together.
24-06-23
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30
LAICO
Class room
01-07-23
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30
08-07-23
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30
3 Common Eye
Conditions and
Diseases
 Common eye conditions and diseases, such as
cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration,
diabetic retinopathy, and refractive errors
(myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism), Retinoblastoma,
Retinopathy of Prematurity, Ptosis, Amblyopia
 Explain the symptoms, causes, and treatment
options for each condition.
15-07-23
Saturday 11:30 – 12:30
LAICO
Class room
22-07-23
Saturday 11:30 – 12:30
29-07-23
Saturday 11:30 – 12:30
4 Ophthalmic
Examination
Techniques
 Basic ophthalmic examination techniques, such as
visual acuity measurement, slit-lamp examination,
and fundus photography.
 Purpose and procedure of each examination
technique.
05-08-23
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30
LAICO
Class room
12-08-23
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30
19-08-23
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30

2. 5 Diagnostic Tests  Common diagnostic tests used in ophthalmology
Tonometry (intraocular pressure measurement),
Perimetry (visual field testing), and optical
coherence tomography (OCT), A-Scan, B-Scan, Duct
checking, Applanation tonometry
26-08-23
Saturday
02-09-23
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30
LAICO
Class room
LAICO
Class room
6. Ophthalmic
Procedures and
Surgeries
 Common ophthalmic procedures and surgeries,
such as cataract extraction, laser vision correction,
and retinal detachment repair, Trabeculectomy,
Dacryocystorhinostomy.
09-09-23
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30
LAICO
Class room
16-09-23
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30
7 Different types of
IOLs and related
terms
 Monofocal IOLs, Multifocal IOLs, Accommodating
IOLs, Toric IOLs, EDOF (Extended Depth of Focus)
IOLs, Phakic IOLs, Blue Light-Filtering IOLs, UV-
Blocking IOLs
23-09-23
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30
LAICO
Class room
30-09-23
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30
8. Ophthalmic
Equipment
 Essential ophthalmic equipment, such as slit lamp,
Tonometer, ophthalmoscope, and OCT machine.
 The function and use of each equipment and
emphasizing safety precautions.
 Commonly used ophthalmology terms and
abbreviations.
07-10-23
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30
LAICO
Class room
14-10-23
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30
21-10-23
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30
LAICO
Class room
9. Recent
developments and
list of references
 Exploring the recent developments in
ophthalmology.
 A list of reputable textbooks, journals, websites,
and organizations dedicated to ophthalmology.
28-10-23
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30
LAICO
Class room