Diploma Optometry Technician

Diploma Optometry Technician

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:

  1. Assist eye specialists in big eye hospitals, eye care health units, etc. as refractionists, orthoptists, theatre assistants and refractionists.
  2. Get themselves self-employed as opticians, optometrists and refractionists , estimate errors of refraction and be able to prescribe glasses.
  3. Perform accurate refraction and prescribe visual aids.
  4. 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 :

  1. Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye
  2. Preliminary Testing of Patients
  3. Advising Patients on Lens and Frame Selections
  4. Repair & Adjusting Eyeglasses
  5. Patient Safety & Emergency Codes
  6. Training Contact Lens Patients
  7. Knowledge of Medical Law & Ethics
  8. Advanced Computer Skills
  9. Knowledge about Contact Lenses
  10. Medical Records Management
  11. Preliminary Testing of Patients
  12. Advising Patients on Lens and Frame Selections
  13. Teaching Low Vision Patients How to Use Special Devices Managing Ophthalmic Inventory

Employability:

  1. Assistant Optometrists
  2. Assistant Perfectionists
  3. Executive – AR & Medical Billing

Program Structure: 
Duration: 12 Months – 600 Hours (Including Observership)