Diploma
in ophthalmic technology is a two year diploma program designed to build a
trained and qualified professional who assist ophthalmologists in order to
diagnose and treat patients. An innovative curriculum of this programme will
enable students to get requisite skills for carrying out diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures that are standard in ophthalmology. Well-designed programme curriculum; qualified and
experienced members of the faculty supported by rigorous hands; on training in
areas such as examining patients, basic treatment of vision problems; work on
eye testing and other ophthalmic equipment; monitoring patients, prescribing
and dispensing spectacles and contact lenses and optometry practices. Some
of the major areas that will be covered are basic human sciences, basic physics
of light, communication skills, computer science, basic pharmacology, basic
orthoptics, basic ocular sciences, optometry practices, visual optics, ocular
diseases and conditions, dispensing optics etc. Candidate shall have
passed 10+2 in science stream with physics and chemistry as compulsory subject
along with one of the math/biology. In addition, candidates will also have to
appear in GATA (Goenkan Aptitude Test for Admissions) and personal intervie
Top Institutation offerd Diploma in Ophthalmology Technology
East Point College of Medical Sciences and Research centre
