Dr G Sitalakshmi Memorial Clinic for Ocular Surface Disorders
Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
A three-month, hands-on fellowship for cornea specialists seeking focused training in the diagnosis, medical management and surgical reconstruction of ocular surface disease.
Established in 2005, the Dr G Sitalakshmi Memorial Clinic is one of the few dedicated ocular surface clinics in Asia.
It manages the full spectrum of ocular surface disorders, from dry eye and ocular allergy to Stevens-Johnson syndrome, ocular cicatricial pemphigoid and chemical injury.
The clinic also offers all types of keratoprosthesis for visual rehabilitation in end-stage ocular surface disease.
Fellows train at Sankara Nethralaya, a high-volume tertiary referral centre with nearly five decades of service to patients from India and abroad, providing exposure to a wide range of complex cases.
Comprehensive dry eye work-up including advanced imaging and tear film analysis, management of ocular allergy, and evaluation of cicatrising conjunctivitis.
Amniotic membrane transplantation, SLET (autologous and allogeneic), mucous membrane grafting, minor salivary gland transplantation, symblepharon management, patch grafts, tectonic and optical keratoplasty, and keratoprosthesis selection with perioperative care.
Supervised wet lab sessions, followed by assisting in live ocular surface surgeries.
Participation in ongoing research with opportunities for publications and presentations, plus regular classes, case discussions and journal clubs.
Clinical hours are Monday to Saturday, with academic and research work after hours.
Consistent attendance is expected throughout the fellowship.
Email your CV to the fellowship team with the subject:
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in person or by video call.