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CRAFT Fellowship

Short Term Fellowships

CRAFT Fellowship at Narayana Nethralaya

Cornea | Cataract | Refractive Surgery, Applied Optics | AI | Femtosecond Laser & Translational Research

CRAFT_fellowship

Empower | Enrich | Evolve

Crafting the Future of Vision Science.

Become a Complete Surgeon & Thinking Researcher the Future Needs!

Chief Mentor: Prof. Dr. Rohit Shetty

Key Areas of Training

Refractive surgery

  • Training in modern ray tracing and wavefront-guided treatments.
  • Advanced surface ablation techniques and lenticule extraction platforms (SMILE 800, SILK, ATOS, Ziemer Z8).
  • Focus on patient selection, preoperative evaluation, and surgical planning.
  • Hands-on experience with continuous refinement of clinical and surgical skills under expert mentorship.
  • Exposure to all the current femtosecond laser in cataract and refractive surgery.

Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Management

  • Comprehensive training in diagnosis and management of dry eye disease and ocular surface disorders.
  • Use of advanced diagnostic tools for surgical and non-surgical management.
  • Exposure to latest innovations and therapeutic advancements.

Phacoemulsification Certification and Advanced IOL Clinic

  • Training in advanced biometry and precise IOL calculation using cutting-edge technologies.
  • Cataract surgical training under expert supervision.
  • Video-based case discussions and emphasis on complex cataract cases.

Keratoconus Management

  • From contact lens fitting to ray tracing-guided procedures.
  • Corneal remodeling with advanced lasers techniques and phakic IOL management.

Cornea and Ocular Surface

  • Diagnosis and treatment of corneal dystrophies, infections, and related conditions.
  • Surgical training in various keratoplasty techniques.

Oculoplasty and External Eye Disease

  • Hands-on training in ectropion/entropion repair, dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), and external eye disease management.

Research

  • Active involvement in molecular and biochemical research projects.
  • Exposure to biomarkers, genetics, gene therapy, and molecular signaling pathways.
  • Focus on critical thinking, innovation, and scientific writing.
  • Opportunities to present at national/international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Holistic training combining advanced surgical techniques, scientific research, and optics expertise.
  • Strong emphasis on research, publication, and presentations to shape future leaders in ophthalmology.
  • Development of essential clinical and professional skills.

Types of CRAFT Courses

CRAFT Prime

Short-term program with workshops and limited hands-on training.

CRAFT Advanced Fellowship

2 to 2.5 years of in-depth training with extensive hands-on experience and research exposure.

CRAFT PhD

3.5 to 4 years, combining fellowship-level clinical training with high-level research and thesis work.

Download CRAFT Fellowship Brochure
CRAFT-Fellowship-Certificate

WHATS IN FOR ME

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Be part of an ecosystem where innovation meets mentorship. Shape the future of sight.

For any queries please contact:

HR Department, Narayana Nethralaya: +91 9902354269

Email: craftfellowship@gmail.com

Interviews to be conducted on Zoom

Address

Narayana Nethralaya Eye Hospital

121/C, Chord Rd, Near Iskcon Temple, 1st R Block, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru,

Karnataka 560010.