Diploma in Ophthalmic Tech

What is Diploma in Ophthalmic Tech?

Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology is a two-year diploma program designed to build a trained and qualified professional who assists ophthalmologists to diagnose and treat patients. An innovative curriculum of this programmed will enable students to get requisite skills for carrying out diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that are standard in ophthalmology. Optometrists are trained professionals involved in diagnosis and treatment of visual defects with the help of optical instruments. In this vision care science program students are trained on various eye equipment (including lenses and spectacles) which is imbued with the idea of improving the vision of the human eye and removing all kinds of obstacles of sight which an individual may experience. Optometry is a challenging, stimulating and exceptionally rewarding profession that offers excellent opportunities for work in India and abroad.

Why Study Diploma in Ophthalmic?

•  knowledge associated with ophthalmic technology.
• Develop skill in design and manufacturing of spectacle lenses
• Be an active part of the team of various interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary health care communities.
• Understand professional and ethical responsibility in ophthalmic care practices.
• Undertake public health optometry projects for educating /counselling the society at large under the supervision of an optometrist / ophthalmologist
• Understand the impact of ophthalmic procedures/tests in a global and environmental context.
• Demonstrate knowledge of vision estimation principles that govern ethical decision making and respect for the dignity of the patient.
• Obtain the pertinent information about a patient using communication, observation, and diagnostic testing.
• Use modern techniques and technologies for providing vision care solutions to diverse patient population.
• Recognize the need to engage in lifelong learning through skill development.

Scope of the Course:

As our world’s population is increasing every day, the demand for ophthalmologists will be continued and the job opportunities will always present. The people who have completed their residency training can go on to pursue fellowship training in Ophthalmology sub-specialties. Aspirants who wish to become licensed medical professionals, graduates need to hold a medical degree and complete a residency programmed.

Syllabus of the Course:

Eligibility:

• Before applying to any college for admission, students should carefully review the selection criteria to see if they are eligible.
• Aspirants who have completed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized college are eligible for admission to colleges or universities to pursue diplomas in ophthalmology (DO).
• Some colleges have eligibility requirements as high as the tenth standard.