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LV Prasad Eye Institute - [LVPEI], Hyderabad

Hyderabad, TelanganaEstd 1984

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About LV Prasad Eye Institute

LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) is known for providing quality eye health facilities to its patients. It was established in the year 1987 and is located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It is the first major eye institute in India to receive accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare providers (NABH).

It provides various courses like B.Sc. Optometry, Post Graduate Diploma in Optometry and Vision Sciences (PGDOVS) and Diploma in Eye Health Management (DEHM). The minimum eligibility for B.Sc. Optometry is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/ Biology with proficiency in English.

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LV Prasad Eye Institute Highlights

LV Prasad Eye Institute Ranking

LV Prasad Eye Institute Courses

LV Prasad Eye Institute Admissions

4.1 How to Apply?

LV Prasad Eye Institute Placement

LV Prasad Eye Institute Facilities

LV Prasad Eye Institute Faculty

LV Prasad Eye Institute FAQs

Selection is based on a written test and interview round. For PGDOVS, the minimum eligibility is Bachelor of Optometry degree. Those who obtain merit in the written test conducted by LVPEI shall be selected. For DEHM, graduates of any discipline shall be eligible.

The college provides training and career guidance services to help the students develop their personalities. The students can get placed in the eye hospitals at the institute itself. The college also provides internship opportunities to the students for better exposure.

LV Prasad Eye Institute Highlights

Established \| Institute Type	1987 \| No-Government Eye Care Institution
Affiliated to	National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare providers (NABH)
Courses offered	B.Sc. Optometry, PGDOVS, DEHM
Application Mode	Online
Admission criteria	Merit based
Facilities Available	Medical, Labs, Auditorium, Library, Sports
Official website	https://www.lvpei.org/

LV Prasad Eye Institute Ranking

As per the Times Health Survey 2019, LV Prasad Eye Institute was ranked no 1 as the ‘Best Ophthalmology Hospital’ in all three categories i.e. National, Regional (South) and City (Hyderabad).

LV Prasad Eye Institute Courses

The following courses are provided under various specializations:

Courses	Details
B.Sc. Optometry	Duration- 4 years Eligibility Criteria- The candidate must have passed 10+2 from Central/ State board (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology with adequate proficiency in English
Post Graduate Diploma in Optometry and Vision Sciences	Duration- 18 months Specializations: Contact Lens and Anterior Segment, Low Vision and Posterior Segment, Binocular Vision, Orthopedics and Neuro-optometry, Visual Neuroscience, Public Eye Health and Community Eye Care, Ophthalmic Dispensing, Eye Health Management, Innovation and Technology, Comprehensive Eye Examination Training Eligibility Criteria – The candidate is required to hold a 4 year Bachelor of Optometry degree
Diploma in Eye Health Management	Duration-1 year Specializations: Contact Lens and Anterior Segment, Low Vision and Posterior Segment, Binocular Vision, Orthopedics and Neuro-optometry, Visual Neuroscience, Public Eye Health and Community Eye Care, Ophthalmic Dispensing, Eye Health Management, Innovation and Technology, Comprehensive Eye Examination Training Eligibility Criteria- Graduates of any discipline having interest in eye care management or administration are eligible

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LV Prasad Eye Institute Admissions

Students need to register themselves by going to the official website of LVPEI i.e. www.lvpei.org and fill in the application form by entering the details and uploading the relevant documents. Following are the selection criteria for the courses at the institute:

Students seeking admission to B.Sc. Optometry courses shall be selected on the basis of merit in the written test and interview round (these need to be taken at one’s own expenses).
Admissions to Post Graduate Diploma in Optometry and Vision Sciences (PGDOVS) course shall be granted on the basis of the merit in the written test conducted by the institute.
For Diploma in Eye Health Management (DEHM) course, admissions shall be granted on the basis of merit obtained in qualifying exam.

How to Apply?

The applications for LVPEI are invited online. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below for applying at LVPEI:

Visit the official website of LVPEI.
Click on the Application form Button.
Fill all the data required and upload the mentioned documents.
Proceed to pay the application fee through DD in the name of "Hyderabad Eye Institute".
Submit the form.

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LV Prasad Eye Institute Placement

Ample placement opportunities are available for those trainees who successfully complete the DEHM Course. Some students may get recruited as Junior Administrators and posted at either a secondary centre or a tertiary centre.

With the internship programs provided at this institute, students get an exposure to the clinical methods of optometry.

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LV Prasad Eye Institute Facilities

LV Prasad Eye Institute provides world- class infrastructure to meet every student’s need. Following are some of the facilities provided at LVPEI:

Classroom- The classrooms are well- equipped with computer projectors and air conditioners. Proper Wi- Fi services are provided. Regular web conferences are held. Lectures are provided in offline as well as online mode. To enable faculty and students to interact in real- time, attend lectures and hold discussions, videoconferencing facilities are also provided. LVPEI is linked to many international institutes through this facility.

Accommodation- Shared accommodation is provided to full- time students and those with special needs are given assistance in their search for accommodation close to the campus. Indian vegetarian food is served at subsidized rates at the campus cafeteria.

Library- Students are provided an additional shared library with the Brien Holden Institute of Optometry & Vision Sciences.

International Expertise- LVPEI provides a training ground for all cadres of eye care workers which range from ophthalmologists and optometrists to all paramedical and administrative cadres and community eye health personnel in the eye care service delivery chain. It uses the most advanced medical and surgical techniques in all subspecialties of eye care. Participants come from across the world making it a largely interactive learning platform.

Sports- For sports and games, the campus provides a spacious playground.

Field Visits- Field visits are organized to observe different community eye health programs and projects.

Stipend- DEHM program full time sponsored students are paid a nominal stipend per month. Also, sponsored students are paid a stipend of INR 6000.

LV Prasad Eye Institute Faculty

LV Prasad Eye Institute has a well experienced and well qualified faculty. Dr. Sayan Basu is the director of research at LVPEI. Moreover, there are 16 research scientists working excellently in the industry. Dr. Srinivas Marmamula is the associate director.

Director of Research: 2
Associate Director: 1
Consultant Pathologist: 2
Research Scientist: 16

Prof D Balasubramanian is the Distinguished Scientist & Director of Research Emeritus. For basic research Dr Subhabrata Chakrabarti is the Research Scientist Grade Associate Director.

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LV Prasad Eye Institute FAQs

Ques. Are all students eligible for stipend?

Ans. Students receiving special fee packages or discounts and those attending individual courses are not eligible for any stipend.

Ques. How to apply for admission at LV Prasad Eye Institute?

Ans. Candidates need to go to the official website of LVPEI i.e. www.lvpei.org. Then, they need to click on the application form link. Then, the application form needs to be filled with all the relevant details and the required documents need to be uploaded. The next step is to pay the application fee through a demand draft in the name of ‘Hyderabad Eye Institute’ and submit the completed form.

Ques. Which documents need to be attached with the form?

Ans. The following documents need to be attached with the application:

Class 10th Mark sheet and passing certificate
Class 12th Mark Sheet and passing certificate
Graduation Mark sheet and passing certificate
Printout of Application form
Caste certificate (if applicable)

Ques. What other certificate courses are provided by the institute?

Ans. The following courses (along with the following duration) are provided in addition to the above courses:

Online Courses in Community Eye Health- 9 weeks
Certificate course in Community Eye Health- 4 weeks
Certificate course in Program Management & Evaluation (PME)- 2-3 weeks
Comprehensive Community Eye Care & Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) of the Visually Impaired- 6 weeks