Hi,

No,  there are not any 6 months external internship program in clinical optometry.

But various hospital, etc provide 1 year internship like - NELIVIGI EYE HOSPITAL : Nelivigi Eye Hospital : 450/435/10, Behind Kanthi sweets, Opposite Bangalore Central Mall, Bellandur Circle, ORR, Bangalore - 560 103.

Objective :-

To provide hands-on experience and enhance patient care management skills through practical-based training. Program structure: During the 12 months of clinical training, trainee will be rotated through comprehensive, subspecialty clinics for practical-based training

Internship program details :-

Eligibility :- Candidate should have completed third year of optometry B optom training (without any backlog/s) from a recognized optometry school/college/institute.

No of seats :- 4 seats /year

Goals and Interns Responsibilities during Internship :-

• The Internship program will be a One year program, and the minimum amount of time to be devoted to clinical work will be 6 days per week.
• This clinical work will consist primarily of clinical posting with optometrists / ophthalmologists and independent patient care.
• Teaching and other requirements will fill the remainder of the week.
• The interns will actively participate in department meetings & optometry grand rounds.
• Emergency duties on Sunday and night emergency duties according to roster

Documents requirements :-

1. 10th certificate
2. 12th certificate
3. Bsc optometry certificates( if possible)
4. Adar proof
5. 1 pass port size photo

Benefits Of Optometry Internship :-

• Letter of Recommendation (Based on performance)
• Internship Certificate
• Trainee of the Year- Award Certificate (Based on performance)
• Stipend

Hope this helps.