Course objective

Lions Eye Institute has a bunch of well-trained ophthalmologists in IOL microsurgery. To create more ophthalmologist efficient in IOL microsurgery, Lions Eye Institute & Hospital has introduced training program in SICS for practicing ophthalmologists. So that these ophthalmologists can provide quality cataract surgery to the patients of their community in different part of this country and abroad.

HIghlights of the course:

LEIH has wet lab facility which provides cataract surgery training on animal eyes.

Various video assisted lectures on different steps of SICS.

Surgeries supervised by senior instructor until surgeon gains confidence to perform independent surgeries.

Postoperative review of cases by Professors.

Maintenance of case records for future personal use

Updated library and video bank

Course Schedule:

1st,2nd & 3rd week: Wet lab practice on goats/simulated eye, observing SICS performing by consultants.

3rd Week: Performing Steps of SICS under supervision

4th to 8th week: Independent SICS under supervision.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualified practicing Ophthalmologist with any post- graduate degree in ophthalmology recognized by BMDC or from recognized institutions of abroad

Training Center: Lions Eye Institute & Hospital

Course Fee

For more information / Enquiries contact:

Office secretary (Academic wing),

Lions Eye Institute & Hospital,

Lions Bhaban, Begum Rokeya Sarani, Agargaon, Dhaka.

Tel-+02 48121272, 02 48118864, +8801790125357