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Training Programmes
Both the short term and long term fellowship in glaucoma is offered at Aravind-Madurai and Aravind-Tirunelveli.

Long Term Fellowship Programme
The course was started in 1992. Three candidates are recruited for this course every year. This course offers wide exposure to diagnosis and management of all clinical types of glaucoma.
Total No. of Ophthalmologists trained in 2005 – 9

Short Term Fellowship Programme - Diagnosis and Management of Glaucoma
This course offers an intensive training in diagnostic methods and a limited hands on experience in laser and surgical techniques. It is open to all practicing ophthalmologists and postgraduates in ophthalmology. Two candidates are recruited each month.
Total No. of Ophthalmologists trained in 2005 – 49