Diploma in Optometry
An Optometry is trained to assist the eye Surgeon in all aspects of Optometry including refraction, OPD procedures, ophthalmic nursing and community ophthalmology. The main objective is to prepare the candidate in assisting the Eye Surgeon, in OPD, Ward, Operation Theatre, and in eye camps. This is achieved by supervised practical work and by class room teaching.
Duration of Course: 2 Yrs. for Teaching, 3 Months for Internship.
No. of Seats: 30
Subjects of Theory :
S.No.
Subject (First Year)
Theory
Practical
Total Hrs.
1
General Anatomy
100 hrs
35 hrs
135 hrs
2
General Physiology
100 hrs
25 hrs
125 hrs
3
Ocular Anatomy
200 hrs
100 hrs
300 hrs
4
Ocular Physiology
200 hrs
100 hrs
300 hrs
5
Optic
200 hrs
200 hrs
400 hrs
6
Computer Programming
20 hrs
200 hrs
40 hrs
Total - 1300hrs.
S.No.
Subject (Final Year)
Theory
Practical
Total Hrs.
1
Diseases Eye
200 hrs
200 hrs
400 hrs
2
Gynecology
50 hrs
50 hrs
100 hrs
3
Mechanical Optics
200 hrs
200 hrs
400 hrs
4
Pharmacology
100 hrs
-
100 hrs
5
Pathology
50 hrs
50 hrs
100 hrs
6
Microbiology
50 hrs
50 hrs
100 hrs
7
Public Health & Community Ophthalmology
50 hrs
150 hrs
200 hrs
Total - 1300hrs.