Course Fees
The course fee shall depend on duration, pre-training experience, and skill of the candidate. Narayana Nethralaya does not have accommodation facilities. The trainees are required to arrange their own accommodation and transportation. Please email candidate details to fellowship@narayananethralaya.com for more information.
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Doctors Trained
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Wide-field ROP Imaging
Eligibility: Doctors, Nurses, Technicians, Ophthalmic Assistants, Optometrists interested in screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity. No prior experience is required.
Duration: Four weeks (2-12 weeks in exceptional cases)
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Wide-field imaging performed by non-physicians is a validated, effective method for extending ROP care to infants in outreach centers. Initiated in Bangalore by KIDROP in 2008, this method is officially recognized as a screening modality by India's National Operational Guidelines for ROP (2017-18).
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Our comprehensive training program aims to develop accredited imaging specialists capable of maintaining stringent quality control and upholding the highest ethical standards in infant imaging.
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Trainees receive hands-on experience with advanced wide-field cameras, including RetCam and Forus Neo.
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Practical guidance is also provided on establishing and expanding tele-ROP services, including vital IT infrastructure considerations.
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Certification is awarded upon successful completion of the training, validating each participant’s expertise in wide-field imaging techniques for ROP.
Eligibility: Ophthalmologists
Duration: Two to four weeks (customized after interview)
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ROP screening training as detailed above.
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Treatment training covers laser therapy (532 nm Nd:Yag, Green) and Anti-VEGF injections, performed under topical anesthesia.
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Trainees gain hands-on experience with laser treatment and intravitreal injections, although the exact number of cases during training may vary.
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On average, KIDROP treats between 25-50+ infants monthly.
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KIDROP adheres to the latest laser therapy and anti-VEGF guidelines.
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All treatment sessions are documented through imaging before and after procedures, and practical techniques are thoroughly discussed to achieve optimal outcomes.
ROP Screening and Treatment
ROP Screening
Eligibility: Ophthalmologists, Neonatologists, Pediatricians
Duration: One to six weeks (customized after interview)
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Trainees will join the KIDROP team on field visits to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), traveling 5-6 days a week. Teams visit multiple NICUs daily across diverse outreach regions within Karnataka state.
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During NICU screenings, trainees will conduct indirect ophthalmoscopy examinations on a select group of infants, examining approximately 50-75 babies each week.
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Practical training emphasizes technique refinement, accurate diagnosis, decision-making, and adherence to follow-up protocols, aligning with the latest National ROP Screening Guidelines.
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For those interested in imaging-based screening, additional training in wide-field imaging techniques is provided both at our headquarters and during outreach visits.
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Neonatologists and pediatricians receive specialized training in imaging-based screening methods, as outlined in the National ROP Screening Guidelines.
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Ophthalmologists without prior experience in indirect ophthalmoscopy for adult patients will also be trained in imaging-based screening techniques.
TRAINING
KIDROP is committed to nurturing expertise in ROP care through comprehensive, hands-on training programs for ophthalmologists, neonatologists, pediatricians, nurses, and imaging specialists. Our training combines practical experience, advanced imaging techniques, and evidence-based treatments, empowering healthcare professionals to protect and restore sight in infants across India and beyond.