ARCORE

ARCORE (Aravind Rotary Centre for Ophthalmic Resources and Education), located at Aravind Eye Hospital, Chennai, is a state-of-the-art ophthalmic training centre established to strengthen education and hands-on training for ophthalmologists from Aravind and other institutions. It offers small-group sessions, a resource-rich library, modern classrooms, advanced surgical and diagnostic equipment, and live OT relay for real-time learning.

ARCORE Flagship Programmes:

COURSE NAME MONTH CAPACITY DURATION WHO CAN ATTEND
ĪKSHANA – Phase 1 March and June 2026 35 5 days 1st year PGs & 2nd year PGs
ĪKSHANA – Phase 2 January and April 2026 35 5 days 3rd year PGs
AKSHIVIKAS February and June 2026 35 2 days Practicing ophthalmologists performing phacoemulsification and aiming to refine cataract surgery skills