Training and Research
Fellowships for doctors and diploma courses for students. Learn alongside working consultants and real patients.
Cornea Fellowship
Train to examine, diagnose and treat the major conditions of the cornea, with both medicine and surgery, working closely under our consultants.
- Corneal infections
- Keratoconus (thinning and bulging of the cornea)
- Eye injuries
- Ocular surface disorders
- Amniotic membrane transplantation
- Full-thickness corneal transplantation
- Collagen crosslinking
- Therapeutic keratectomy
- Refractive surgery workup: hands-on experience in assessing these patients
- Cataract surgery: training in SICS and Phaco, the two main cataract surgery methods
Meet the experts behind our training and learn more about our specialities.
Surgical Retina Fellowship
A structured programme in examination, scans, laser, medicine, surgery and teaching for diseases of the retina and the vitreous.
- Diabetes-related: diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular oedema
- Macula (central vision): age-related macular degeneration, central serous chorioretinopathy, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, vitreomacular traction
- Detachments and tears: retinal detachment (both types), retinal tears and degenerations, vitreous haemorrhage
- Infection and inflammation: posterior uveitis, infections of the retina
- Other: retinal blood vessel blockages, eye injuries involving the retina, retinopathy of prematurity (where applicable), inherited retinal disorders
- Pars plana vitrectomy
- Scleral buckling
- Membrane peeling
- Endolaser photocoagulation
- Fluid-air exchange
- Gas and silicone oil tamponade
- Diabetic tractional retinal disease management
- Examine the retina fully and record findings
- Diagnose and manage common retinal disorders
- Read retinal scans and images (OCT, OCT angiography, fundus photography, fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography, ultrasound)
- Perform retinal laser and intravitreal injections, under the supervision the institution allows
- Handle retinal emergencies
- Assist in vitreoretinal surgery and build operating skills step by step
- Recognise and manage complications
- Take part in research, teaching and continuing medical education
Meet the experts behind our training and learn more about our specialities.
In Their Words
Hear directly from our fellows about their journey and growth at Anand Eye Institute.
“AEI gave me exceptional training, incredible mentors, and unforgettable memories.”
Dr. Sheikh Tahnoon | Specialist ophthalmologist
Al Ain , Abu Dhabi
“The doctors here teach the way they treat: patiently, and with time for every question.”
Dr. Andru Pavani Reddy | Vitreo-Retinal Surgery
M.S Ophthalmology, FAEI
Fellows take part in research, teaching and continuing medical education as part of their training.
Anand School of Optometry
Two-year diploma courses that combine classroom teaching, practical learning and time in a working eye hospital.
Diploma in Optometry
Vision care basics, patient assessment, simple optometry procedures, optical services
Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant
What you’ll learn to do:
- First patient assessment
- Basic vision and eye checks
- Assisting ophthalmologists
- Talking with patients
- Spotting common eye conditions
- Supporting diagnostic tests
- Spreading eye-health awareness
Taught by experienced faculty, with hands-on practice and clinical exposure in a working hospital.
Our fellows through the years
Interested in training at AEI?
Write to us about the programme you are interested in, and we will get back to you.