Diploma in Optometry & Ophthalmic Technology (2 YEAR)
Diploma in Optometry & Ophthalmic Technology
First Year
Subject 1: Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy
- Introduction to human anatomy
- Cell structure and tissues
- Skeletal system
- Muscular system
- Cardiovascular system
- Respiratory system
- Digestive system
- Nervous system
- Endocrine system
- Urinary system
Physiology
- Blood and circulation
- Respiration
- Digestion and metabolism
- Nervous system functions
- Endocrine functions
- Homeostasis
Practical
- Identification of organs and body systems
- Basic physiological experiments
- Recording vital signs
Subject 2: Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
Ocular Anatomy
- Structure of the eyeball
- Orbit and adnexa
- Cornea
- Sclera
- Iris and ciliary body
- Lens
- Retina
- Optic nerve
- Lacrimal apparatus
- Extraocular muscles
Ocular Physiology
- Vision process
- Light transmission
- Accommodation
- Pupillary reflexes
- Tear production
- Binocular vision
Practical
- Eye model demonstration
- Identification of ocular structures
- Visual pathway studies
Subject 3: Geometrical and Physical Optics
- Nature of light
- Reflection and refraction
- Mirrors and lenses
- Prism optics
- Optical instruments
- Lens power calculations
- Optical aberrations
Practical
- Lens measurements
- Prism demonstrations
- Optical bench experiments
Subject 4: Basic Ophthalmology
- Introduction to ophthalmology
- Common eye diseases
- Eye infections
- Cataract
- Glaucoma
- Refractive errors
- Conjunctivitis
- Corneal disorders
- Eye injuries
Practical
- Observation of patients
- Identification of eye disorders
- Basic eye examination
Subject 5: Community Eye Health
- Blindness and visual impairment
- Causes of blindness
- Prevention of blindness
- National eye health programs
- Eye health education
- School vision screening
Practical
- Community surveys
- Vision screening camps
- Awareness programs
Subject 6: Communication Skills and Computer Applications
- Medical terminology
- Communication with patients
- Medical ethics
- Record maintenance
- Basic computer applications
- Hospital management software
Practical
- Patient counseling
- Record preparation
- Computer-based assignments
Second Year
Subject 1: Optometric Procedures
- Visual acuity assessment
- Objective refraction
- Subjective refraction
- Retinoscopy
- Keratometry
- Color vision testing
- Contrast sensitivity testing
- Binocular vision assessment
Practical
- Visual acuity testing
- Refraction techniques
- Retinoscopy practice
- Keratometry procedures
Subject 2: Contact Lens Technology
- Introduction to contact lenses
- Types of contact lenses
- Lens materials
- Contact lens fitting
- Lens care and maintenance
- Contact lens complications
Practical
- Contact lens insertion and removal
- Contact lens fitting
- Lens care procedures
Subject 3: Ophthalmic Instruments and Technology
- Slit lamp biomicroscope
- Ophthalmoscope
- Tonometer
- Keratometer
- Auto refractometer
- Fundus camera
- Visual field analyzer
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
Practical
- Handling ophthalmic instruments
- Instrument calibration
- Patient examination procedures
Subject 4: Ophthalmic Diagnostics and Clinical Methods
- Case history taking
- Clinical examination
- Vision assessment
- Ocular motility tests
- Visual field testing
- Intraocular pressure measurement
- Fundus examination
Practical
- Clinical case evaluation
- Eye examination techniques
- Diagnostic procedures
Subject 5: Ophthalmic Assisting Techniques
- Pre-operative patient preparation
- Sterilization procedures
- Surgical instrument handling
- Assisting in cataract surgery
- Post-operative care
- Emergency eye care
Practical
- Operation theatre protocols
- Surgical assistance
- Sterilization techniques
- Dressing and patient care
Subject 6: Low Vision and Rehabilitation
- Low vision assessment
- Causes of low vision
- Low vision aids
- Rehabilitation services
- Counseling for visually impaired patients
Practical
- Low vision device demonstration
- Patient counseling
- Rehabilitation planning
Subject 7: Professional Practice and Hospital Management
- Hospital administration
- Appointment systems
- Medical records
- Inventory management
- Ethics and legal aspects
- Quality assurance
Practical
- Hospital postings
- Record management
- Patient flow management