Diploma in Optometry Eye Care (2-Year )
📘 Diploma in Optometry / Eye Care – 2-Year Syllabus
🧑⚕️ 1st Year – Foundation & Basic Optometry
- Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye
– Structure and function of the eye and visual system
– Eye muscles, retina, optic nerves - Basic Human Anatomy & General Physiology
– Overview of body systems (with focus on visual system) - Microbiology, Pharmacology & Clinical Pathology
– Microbes related to eye infections
– Basic drugs used in eye care
– Pathological changes in ocular tissues - Physiological Optics & Principles of Refraction
– Light, refraction and optical properties of the eye
– Refractive errors (myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism) - Optometric Instruments
– Use of retinoscope, slit lamp, keratometer, tonometer, etc. - Practical Training (Hands-on)
– Vision testing
– Refraction practice
– Instrument handling
📘 2nd Year – Clinical, Community & Applied Optometry
- Clinical Ophthalmology
– Common eye diseases (cataract, glaucoma, conjunctivitis, diabetic retinopathy)
– Signs, symptoms, basic investigations - Practice of Refraction
– Detailed refraction techniques
– Prescription of corrective lenses - Optometry Workshop
– Practical work on optical dispensing
– Frame fitting and lens selection - Community Optometry / Public Health
– Vision screening camps
– Eye health education and school vision programs - Optometry Nursing
– Patient care basics
– Eye first aid and hygiene practices - Practical Training (Advanced)
– Clinical examinations
– Refraction and patient management
– Ocular tests and diagnostics