The programme is designed for qualified medical practitioners with two years' work experience as medical practitioners who have worked in a regional eye department for at least six months.  The programme is designed to enable students to:
•Perform simple macular laser treatment.
•Perform other minor ocular surgeries.
•Perform direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy competently.
•Perform retinoscopy competently.

1. Basic medical/surgical degree (MBBS) recognized by FNU
2. Completed three years’ postgraduate medical work, with at least 6 months of this working in an ophthalmology unit
3. Provide satisfactory reports from two independent ophthalmologist referees
4. Meet any additional requirements as laid down by The Pacific Eye Institute Admissions Committee (e.g. evidence of support by the Ministry of Health in the Candidate’s own country, evidence of sponsorship).