Advance your eye care career with real clinical training
Train under experienced ophthalmic faculty, on modern diagnostic equipment, with real patients — inside an active tertiary eye and retina centre. Explore our optometry tracks and ophthalmology fellowships.
Optometry courses at IClinix Academy
Two tracks. Same clinical floor. Different entry points — select a track to see curriculum and eligibility.
Advanced Clinical Optometry Practice
A six-month hospital-based CPD programme at an active tertiary eye and retina centre — built for optometrists who want hospital-level clinical depth, not more classroom theory.
6-Month Curriculum
Advanced Clinical Refraction
Binocular · High Rx · Post-surgical · Presbyopia
Ocular Disease Screening
Glaucoma · DR · AMD · Slit lamp · Urgent referral
Contact Lens Specialty
RGP · Toric · Scleral · CL complications
Paediatric Optometry & Binocular Vision
Amblyopia · Cover test · BV assessment · Strabismus
Dry Eye & Anterior Segment
DEWS II · OSDI · TBUT · Meibomian gland
Full OPD Internship & Final Assessment
5 departments · Written + OSCE + Case presentation
Who should apply
- B.Optom graduates seeking hospital-level depth
- D.Optom holders moving into clinic practice
- Optical retail optometrists seeking CPD
- Employer-sponsored staff upskilling programmes
Vision Technician Certificate
Start an eye care career in six months. Real clinical training, real patients and a government-aligned curriculum at an active retina centre — for Class XII graduates and working optical staff.
12 National Occupational Standards — Full Coverage
Case History
Core standard
Visual Acuity
Core standard
Refractive Status
Core standard
Dispensing
Core standard
Medical Records
Core standard
Confidentiality
Core standard
Communication
Support standard
Competence
Support standard
Safe Workplace
Support standard
Code of Conduct
Support standard
Waste Disposal
Support standard
Infection Control
Support standard
Clinical skills you will learn
Who should apply
- Class XII pass — Science stream
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Fresh Class XII graduates welcome
- Working optical shop staff eligible
Compare the two optometry tracks
Same six-month structure and the same clinical floor — different entry point and depth.
Ophthalmology fellowships at IClinix
One-year, hospital-based fellowships for MS/DNB Ophthalmology graduates — mentored by AIIMS and fellowship-trained faculty.
Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina
Faculty lead: Dr. Varun Gogia
MBBS (AIIMS) · MD Ophthalmology (AIIMS) · Vitreoretinal & Uvea (AIIMS)A structured fellowship in medical and surgical retina — diabetic retinopathy, macular disease, retinal detachment surgery and intravitreal therapy.
- OCT, widefield fundus, FFA & OCT-A workflows
- Retinal laser and intravitreal injection experience
- Assisting and progressing on vitreo-retinal surgery
- Weekly journal club and case presentations
Fellowship in Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Faculty lead: Dr. Manasi Tripathi
Focused fellowship covering keratoconus, dry eye, corneal infection and modern refractive planning across LASIK, SMILE and ICL.
- Corneal topography, tomography & anterior segment OCT
- Refractive screening & pre-op decision making
- CXL, contact lens fitting and corneal disease management
- Assisting LASIK, SMILE, ICL and cataract lists
Fellowship in Glaucoma
Faculty lead: Dr. Shikha Gupta
MBBS (AIIMS) · MD Ophthalmology (AIIMS, Gold Medallist) · Glaucoma super-speciality (AIIMS)A hands-on fellowship focused on modern glaucoma diagnostics, medical management and laser/surgical decision making.
- OCT RNFL, Humphrey visual field & gonioscopy
- Long-term drop and combination therapy plans
- SLT laser and iridotomy experience
- Assisting glaucoma surgery lists
Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology & Squint
Faculty lead: Dr. Digvijay Singh
MBBS (AIIMS) · MD (AIIMS) · FAICOA fellowship in child-friendly assessment, refractive management, amblyopia care and strabismus (squint) surgical planning.
- Cycloplegic refraction and age-appropriate testing
- Cover test, prism cover test and BV assessment
- Amblyopia therapy and patching regimens
- Assisting squint surgery lists
Hospital floors. Not classrooms.
Trained where patients actually are
Every programme runs inside an active tertiary eye and retina centre — not a simulated lab.
Built for the job you want next
Eye hospitals, optical chains, screening camps and hospital OPDs hire from these tracks.
Experienced clinical faculty
Every module is led by practising optometrists and ophthalmology staff on real diagnostic equipment.
Transparent about certification
We are upfront about what is proprietary and what is still in accreditation — see the disclosures on each track.
Apply for Batch 2026
Two quick steps: pick your programme and share how we can reach you. Our admissions team replies within one working day.
- Optometry Tracks A & C · 6 months · 480 hours
- Ophthalmology Fellowships · 12 months · 1 seat per specialty
- Real cases on an active retina & refractive floor
Academy admissions questions
When do batches start at IClinix Academy?
Optometry tracks begin with Batch 2026 — seats are limited. Fellowships are a rolling one-year appointment, subject to interview.
Is the training on real patients?
Yes. Both optometry tracks and every fellowship run inside an active tertiary eye and retina centre — patients, equipment and clinical faculty are the same as our OPD floor.
Do I get an NSDC / OCI certificate?
The current batch receives the IClinix proprietary institutional certificate. NSDC (Track C) and OCI CPD (Track A) affiliations are in process — see the disclosure on each track for details.
Can working optical staff apply for Track C?
Yes. Class XII (Science) pass, minimum age 18. Working optical shop staff are welcome.
How do I apply for a fellowship?
Fellowships require MS/DNB Ophthalmology and are filled by interview. Send your CV via the Contact page and our academic office will respond.
Is there a scholarship or EMI option?
Speak with our admissions team — employer-sponsored and instalment options are available for selected candidates.