Diploma in Optometry Technician (2 Years)

Diploma in Optometry Technician (2 Years)

FIRST YEAR

Subject 1: Human Anatomy and Physiology

• Cell and tissues
• Skeletal system
• Muscular system
• Cardiovascular system
• Respiratory system
• Digestive system
• Nervous system
• Endocrine system
• Urinary system
• Reproductive system

Subject 2: Ocular Anatomy and Physiology

• Development of the eye
• Eyelids and conjunctiva
• Cornea and sclera
• Iris and pupil
• Lens
• Retina
• Optic nerve
• Lacrimal apparatus
• Extraocular muscles
• Physiology of vision

Subject 3: Physical and Physiological Optics

• Nature of light
• Reflection
• Refraction
• Lenses
• Mirrors
• Prisms
• Optical instruments
• Accommodation
• Visual acuity
• Binocular vision
• Refractive errors

Subject 4: Microbiology, Pathology and Pharmacology

• Bacteriology
• Virology
• Mycology
• Sterilization
• Infection control
• Inflammation
• Immunity
• Basic pathology
• General pharmacology
• Ophthalmic drugs

Subject 5: Ophthalmic Instruments

• Snellen chart
• Trial lens set
• Trial frame
• Retinoscope
• Ophthalmoscope
• Slit lamp
• Keratometer
• Tonometer
• Lensometer
• Autorefractometer

SECOND YEAR

Subject 1: Diseases of the Eye

• Diseases of eyelids
• Conjunctival diseases
• Corneal diseases
• Lens disorders
• Cataract
• Glaucoma
• Uveitis
• Retinal diseases
• Optic nerve disorders
• Eye injuries
• Squint
• Vitamin A deficiency

Subject 2: Clinical Optometry and Refraction

• Objective refraction
• Subjective refraction
• Myopia
• Hypermetropia
• Astigmatism
• Presbyopia
• Aphakia
• Pediatric refraction
• Binocular vision
• Low vision assessment

Subject 3: Mechanical and Dispensing Optics

• Spectacle lenses
• Lens materials
• Frame selection
• Frame fitting
• Lens edging
• Spectacle dispensing
• Contact lenses
• Optical workshop
• Low vision aids

Subject 4: Community Ophthalmology and Ocular Pharmacology

• Community eye care
• School eye screening
• Blindness prevention
• Eye donation
• National eye health programmes
• Antibiotics
• Steroids
• Mydriatics
• Cycloplegics
• Lubricants

Subject 5: Professional Ethics and Hospital Management

• Ethics in optometry
• Patient counselling
• Medical records
• Hospital administration
• Infection control
• Biomedical waste management
• First aid
• Basic Life Support (BLS)