At Sight First Foundation, we are deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of eye care professionals. Through our Internship and Fellowship Programs, we offer structured, intensive, and clinically rich learning opportunities for optometry students and graduates who are passionate about vision science and patient care.

Our programs are designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world clinical application, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, hands-on skills, and multidisciplinary care.

🎓 Internship Program

For Final-Year Optometry Students

Our internship program offers a comprehensive rotation through various departments and specialties at our clinic, including:

• 🔬 General Optometry & Refraction
• 🧠 Vision Therapy & Binocular Vision Management
• 🧒 Pediatric Eye Care
• 👓 Low Vision Rehabilitation
• 👁️ Specialty Contact Lenses (RGP, Scleral, Ortho-K)
• 💻 Online Vision Therapy & Tele-rehabilitation
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Counseling & Report Writing

Interns receive mentoring from experienced optometrists, exposure to advanced diagnostic tools (including aberrometers, topographers, and digital vision therapy platforms), and the opportunity to participate in community screening programs, case presentations, and research projects.

🩺 Fellowship Program

For Optometry Graduates

Our fellowship program is a 6 to 12-month advanced clinical training designed for young optometrists seeking specialization and confidence in niche areas of vision care.

Available Fellowship Tracks:

• ✅ Vision Therapy & Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation
• ✅ Pediatric Optometry & Special Needs Care
• ✅ Low Vision & CVI Rehabilitation
• ✅ Specialty Contact Lenses (Keratoconus, Post-Surgery, Pediatric Lenses)

Fellows take part in supervised patient care, independent case handling, academic discussions, clinical audits, patient education, and inter-disciplinary collaboration. They are encouraged to present at conferences and work on publishable research projects during the program.

⭐ What Sets Our Programs Apart

• 👁️ Exposure to diverse and rare clinical cases
• 📊 Access to cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic tools
• 🧑‍⚕️ Personalized mentorship from leading clinical optometrists
• 🧠 Emphasis on functional vision and holistic patient care
• 📚 Involvement in clinical research and paper writing
• 🏅 Certificate of Completion & Letters of Recommendation

• 🌐 Online fellowship options for selected specialties (Vision Therapy)

🔗 Who Can Apply?

• For Internship: Final-year or 4th-year students of a recognized optometry program
• For Fellowship: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree holders in Optometry with strong clinical interest and willingness to commit full-time

📩 How to Apply?

Interested candidates can email their CV and Statement of Interest to:
📧 clinic@eyedestination.com

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a virtual interview.