DIPLOMA IN OPTHALMIC ASSISTANT (2 YEAR)

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DIPLOMA IN OPTHALMIC ASSISTANT (2 YEAR)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant (2 Years)

📚 YEAR 1 SYLLABUS (FOUNDATION LEVEL)

1. Human Anatomy and Physiology (with focus on Eye)

  • General anatomy of the human body
  • Eye anatomy: cornea, retina, lens, optic nerve, etc.
  • Physiology of vision
  • Eye muscles and movements

2. General and Ocular Microbiology

  • Introduction to microbiology
  • Common eye infections
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Infection prevention in eye care

3. General and Ocular Pharmacology

  • Basics of pharmacology
  • Types of eye drops and ointments
  • Drug dosage, storage, and administration
  • Contraindications and side effects

4. Basic Ophthalmic Techniques

  • Visual acuity testing (Snellen chart, near vision charts)
  • Color vision tests
  • Pinhole test
  • Use of autorefractor and retinoscope
  • Eye bandaging and irrigation techniques

5. Medical Ethics and Patient Care

  • Ethics in ophthalmic practice
  • Communication skills
  • Patient history taking
  • Eye care in special populations (children, elderly)

6. Ocular Diseases – Introduction

  • Conjunctivitis
  • Cataract (overview)
  • Refractive errors
  • Stye and chalazion

🧠 YEAR 2 SYLLABUS (ADVANCED LEVEL)

1. Ophthalmic Instruments and Equipment

  • Slit lamp biomicroscope
  • Direct and indirect ophthalmoscope
  • Tonometer (Schiotz and Applanation)
  • Keratometer, Perimeter, A-Scan/B-Scan
  • Maintenance and sterilization of instruments

2. Optics and Refraction

  • Basics of optics
  • Types of lenses
  • Trial frame and lens set usage
  • Prescription reading
  • Common refractive errors: Myopia, Hypermetropia, Astigmatism

3. Ocular Pathology and Diseases

  • Cataract (types, stages, management)
  • Glaucoma (types, diagnosis)
  • Corneal ulcers and infections
  • Retinal diseases (retinopathy, detachment)
  • Eye trauma

4. Surgical Procedures and OT Assistance

  • Pre-op and post-op patient care
  • Assisting in minor and major eye surgeries
  • Instrument handling and sterilization
  • Dressing, suture removal, eye drop instillation
  • Patient preparation for cataract surgery

5. Community Ophthalmology

  • Eye care in community settings
  • Vision screening in schools and camps
  • Prevention of blindness programs (NPCB)
  • Eye donation and awareness

6. Clinical Internship / Practical Training

  • Posting in outpatient department (OPD), operation theatre (OT), and eye camps
  • Practice of refraction and visual testing
  • Instrument sterilization and OT setup
  • Case presentation and report writing

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