Course Objective :The program is being launched with broad objective of training the students in various ophthalmic techniques.
After going through this programme, the students shall be able to:
- Assist eye specialists in big eye hospitals, eye care health units, etc. as refractionists, orthoptists, theatre assistants and refractionists.
- Get themselves self-employed as opticians, optometrists and refractionists estimate errors of refraction and be able to prescribe glasses.
- Perform accurate refraction and prescribe visual aids.
- Assess ocular motility disorders and prescribe adequate treatment including eyeball exercises.
Course Duration : 1 Year
Eligibility :Minimum 10+2 or equivalent with science subject with minimum 45% marks
Knowledge and Skills :
- Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye
- Preliminary Testing of Patients
- Advising Patients on Lens and Frame Selections
- Repair & Adjusting Eyeglasses
- Patient Safety & Emergency Codes
- Training Contact Lens Patients
- Knowledge of Medical Law & Ethics
- Advanced Computer Skills
- Knowledge about Contact Lenses
- Medical Records Management
- Preliminary Testing of Patients
- Advising Patients on Lens and Frame Selections
- Teaching Low Vision Patients How to Use Special Devices Managing Ophthalmic Inventory
Employability:
- Assistant Optometrists
- Assistant Perfectionists
- Executive - AR & Medical Billing
Program Structure:
| Duration: 12 Months - 600 Hours (Including Observership) |
| SUBJECTS |
| Study Sessions
| Course NameSoft Skills and Digital Literacy
|
| Paper I |
Anatomy & Physiology |
| Paper II |
Basic Concept of Biochemistry |
| Paper III |
Pathology and Patient Safety & Infection Control |
| Paper IV |
Introduction To Optometry Techniques |
| Paper V |
Basic Ocular Science |
| Paper VI |
Dispensing Optics and Eye Diseases |