ABOUT THE PROGRAM

This unique training program in contact lenses is designed to serve three purposes - first, to train candidates to deliver the most advanced level of care currently available in contact lens technology to their patients, second, to develop skills in establishing a new contact lens practice in other cities of India, and third, to initiate, design and successfully execute a research probject related to contact lens and report the outcomes in the form of a peerreviewed journal publication.

The program will offer extensive experience in the following areas:

Program structure

Programme Name Fellowship In Contact Lenses
Duration One year
Number of positions available 1 seat per six months
Eligibility criteria 1.Bachelor of Clinical Optometry(B.Optom) with minimum one year clinical experience in dispensing soft and RGP contact lenses / Bachelor of Clinical Optometry with one year Intership at L V Prasad Eye Institute
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Optometry and Vision Science and Master of Optometry from a ASCO recognized college/university
Admission exam Physical written test
Selection Merit in the personal interview
Fee structure National: INR 118,000/- (including GST)
Stipend INR 5000/-
Requirement Trainee should bring along one’s own Retinoscope, trial frame and two aprons (white coats)
Merit scholarships Merit scholarships are available for economically disadvantaged students

Admission examination

Program start date 01 February 2025
On-line applications Log on to www.lvpei.org and follow the steps of on-line application payment (open the Fellowship in Contact Lenses in upcoming events). After payment, you will receive an on-line application form.
Last date for application submission 18 January 2025
Written test & Physical interview 20 January 2025
Reporting address Contact Lens Clinic, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Banjara Hills, Road No. 2, Hyderabad - 500034
Accommodation fee On-campus accommodation is available at a nominal fee of INR 14160/- (including GST) for 6 months. For on campus accommodation, please bring personal bed linen including a mattress and pillow.
Food fee If a trainee chooses to stay in the hostel, INR 33000/- for 6 months to be paid in advance along with tuition fee
Reporting address for accommodation Brien Holden Institute of Optometry and Vision SciencesL V Prasad Eye Institute, GPR Campus, KismathpurDon Bosco Nagar PO, Hyderabad. 500 086, India

Applications OPEN

  • Download the application form from www.lvpei.org
  • Please refer to application instructions for making the application
    fee payment by demand draft or online transfer
  • Attach self-attested copies of all the certificates
    {(10,10+2 & B.Optom certificate) and work experience letter
    as per the details in the application form)}
  • Incomplete applications (for example, failing to attach the required documents to the form) will be disqualified

For more information, contact

Vijit Rathod
Contact Lens Clinic
L V Prasad Eye Institute, Banjara Hills
Road No. 2, Hyderabad - 500034
Tel: +91 7000414956
Email: vijit.rathod@lvpei.org, kiranmayioptom@lvpei.org
Website: www.lvpei.org