Syllabus and Curriculum

of
Diploma in Optometry Technician course

(To be implemented From 2016 - 17 session)

Uttar Pradesh State Medical Faculty, Lucknow.

 Index

 Objectives of the course……………………………………….……....…. 3-3

 Outline of curriculum of ‘Diploma in Optometry Technician’

course……………………………….......................................................... 4-7

 Eligibility criteria & duration of the course………….………….....…....... 8-8

 Scheme of examination………………………………….…………......… 9-10

 Schedule of the course………………………………………………...… 11-13

 Details of first year course curriculum……………………….…….…… 14-20

 Details of Second year course curriculum………………………….…… 21-26

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 OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

To prepare a Optometry technician who -

 Can record vision.

 Can assess error of refraction & measure it with retinoscopy and subjective refraction.

 Can use common instruments & equipments related to ophthalmology.

 Can perform procedures like Tonometry, Syringing, Fundus photo, Slit lamp
examination, Ophthalmoscopy, Corneal staining, FB removal, Dressing of eye etc.

 Can prepare & prescribe glasses/spectacles and low vision aids.

 Can assist common ophthalmic surgeries.

 Can play role in Blindness control programmes run by government.

.
 Is aware of latest machines like LASERS, OCT, Femtosecond etc.

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 Outline of Curriculum
of
Diploma in Optometry Technician course

FIRST YEAR

THEORY ( Classes: 9 AM to 12 Noon)

First paper : Syllabus covers -

1. Only basic idea of General Anatomy & Physiology (Cytology,

Histology, Osteology and only basics of all organ systems of body:

Part 1

Second paper : Syllabus covers -

1. Detailed Ocular Anatomy and Physiology:Part 1

2. Basic physics related to light and physical, physiological optics: Part 2

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FIRST YEAR

PRACTICAL ( Classes: 1 PM to 4 PM)

Practical classes will be after lunch; from 1 PM to 4 PM.

Students must present in the hospital/ Optometry lab for practicals.

 Hands on training of Vision monitoring.

 Hands on training of Subjective refraction.

 Hands on training of Retinoscopy(wet and dry).

 Hands on training of Prescribing lenses & prisms.

 Hands on training of Tonometry (Schiotz).

 Hands on training of Corneal staining.

 Hands on training of Ishihara chating.

 Hands on training of Schirmer’s test & TBUT.

Following subjects must be taught; though there will not be any exam from these-

1. Basic Computer skills.

2. Basic English.

2. Soft skills like - Interpersonal relationship skills & moral education.

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 Outline of Curriculum
of
Diploma in Optometry Technician course

SECOND YEAR

THEORY ( claases:9 AM to 12 Noon)

First paper : Syllabus covers -

1. Details of Diseases of eye.

2. Nursing Procedures like vital recording, IM/IV/SC injection,

Oxygen therapy, Nebulization, IV infusion.

Second paper : Syllabus covers -

1. Mechanical optics and Lenses, Lenses prescription.

2. Instruments and equipments used in eye.

3. Community ophthalmology.

4. Drugs used in Optometry.

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SECOND YEAR

PRACTICAL ( claases:9 AM to 12 Noon)

Practical exams syllabus should cover-

 Hands on training of slit lamp biomicroscope examination.

 Hands on training of Gonioscopy.

 Hands on training of Applanation tonometry.

 Hands on training of Syringing.

 Hands on training of Perimetry.

 Hands on training of Keratometry, A scan.

 Hands on training of B Scan.

 Hands on training of Direct ophthalmoscopy.

 Hands on training of Indirect Ophthalomoscopy.

 Hands on training of assistance in Common Ocular surgeries.

 Hands on training of Fundus Camera & FFA.

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 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION & DURATION OF THE COURSE

COURSE DURATION:-

 It is 2 years, full time Diploma Course.

ELIGIBITY:-

 Candidate must have passed 12th with

Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Or

Physics, Chemistry, Maths

with 35% marks in Intermediate exams.

(From UP board or any other recognised board).

 Candidate must have completed age of 17 years of age as on 31st December

of admission year. There is no maximum age limit for the admission.
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SCHEDULE OF EXAMINATION

FIRST YEAR

Paper Subjects Mark Internal Total Pass Duration

Assessme Marks Marks of Exam.
nt Marks

1 Only basic idea of General Anatomy &

First Physiology (Cytology, Histology,
Paper Osteology and only basics of all organ
Theory systems of body 75 25 100 50 3 Hours

2.Only basics of relevant Pathology,

Pharmacology, Microbiology & Ocular
Pharmacology.

1.Detailed Ocular Anatomy and

Physiology.
Second
Paper 2.Basic physics related to light and
Theory physical, physiological optics. 75 25 100 50 3 Hours

3.Hand hygiene & prevention of cross

infection.

4.Basic life support (BLS) & Cardio-

pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Practical Oral & Practical

75 25 100 50 3 Hours

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 SCHEDULE OF EXAMINATION

SECOND YEAR

Paper Subjects Mark Internal Total Pass Duration

Assessme Marks Marks of Exam.
nt Marks

1. Details of Diseases of eye

75 25 100 50 3 Hours
First 2.Nursing Procedures like vital recording,
Paper IM/IV/SC injection, Oxygen therapy,
Theory Nebulization, IV infusion.

1.Mechanical optics and Lenses, Lenses

75 25 100 50 3 Hours
prescription.
Second
Paper 2.Instruments and equipments used in eye.
Theory
3.Community ophthalmology

4.Drugs used in Optometry .

Practical Oral & Practical

75 25 100 50 3 Hours

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 SCHEDULE OF COURSE

(List of holidays, Total hours, Subject wise allottement of hours)

 List of Holidays:-

Sundays - 52 days

Summer vacation - 10 days

Winter vacation - 10 days

Gazetted holidays - 23 days

Preparatory holidays - 10 days

Total Holidays - 105 days

 Total Hours :-
Theory classes per day - 3 Hours

Practical classes per day - 3 Hours

Total hours per day - 6 Hours

Total days & hours in One year - 260 days

(after deduction of holidays) or
- 1560 Hours

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 SCHEDULE OF COURSE

Subject wise allottement of hours

FIRST YEAR

Theory (780 Hours) Practical (780 Hours)

1.Only basic idea of General Anatomy & Physiology (Cytology, Histology, 150 Hrs
First Osteology and only basics of all organ systems of body).
Paper
Theory
2 Only basics of relevant Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology & Ocular 150Hrs
Pharmacology.

1. Detailed Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 160 Hrs

Second 2. Basic physics related to light and physical, physiological optics 140 Hrs
Paper
Theory
3.Hand hygiene & prevention of cross infection. 30 Hrs

4.Basic life support (BLS) & Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 40 Hrs

Third
Paper As described in curriculum 780 Hrs
Practical

1.Basic Computer skills. 30 Hrs

Theory:
Other
Subjects 2.Basic English. 30 Hrs
(These
subjects must
be taught;
though there 3.Soft skills like - Interpersonal relationship skills & moral education 10 Hrs
will not be
any exam
from these)

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 SCHEDULE OF COURSE

Subject wise allottement of hours

SECOND YEAR

Theory (780 Hours) Practical (780 Hours)

1. Details of Diseases of eye 250 Hrs

First
Paper
Theory 2.Nursing Procedures like vital recording, IM/IV/SC injection, Oxygen therapy, 20 Hrs
Nebulization, IV infusion.

1.Mechanical optics and Lenses, Lenses prescription . 300 Hrs

Second
Paper 2.Instruments and equipments used in eye 100 Hrs
Theory

3.Community ophthalmology. 50 Hrs

4.Drugs used in Optometry . 60 Hrs

Third
Paper As described in curriculum 780 Hrs
Practical

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 Details of Curriculum for First Year Diploma in Optometry Technician

PAPER 1st Topics Hours.

Theory
1. General Orientation about parts of human body. Various 02Hrs
terms used in Anatomy. Total numbers of bones, their
names & location. Basic idea about organzation of body
,from cell to organ systems.

2. Structure of Animal cell, Cell organelles & their functions 02 Hrs

3. Human tissue, types, structure & functions. 05 Hrs

4. Osteology: Names, location, identification of all bones. 10 Hrs

(Details of skull bones is not required).

5. Joints: types, basic structure & examples. 02 Hrs

1. Only basic
idea of General 6. Skin & appendages. 02 Hrs
Anatomy &
Physiology
(Cytology, 7. GIT: : Location, Gross structure, various parts & their 20 Hrs
Histology, functions.
Osteology and Details of process of food ingestion, digestion, absorption
only basics of all & defaecation. (Microscopic structure is not required.)
organ systems of
body). 8. Respiratory tract: Location, Gross structure, various parts & 20 Hrs
their functions. Details of breathing mechanism,
different respiratory volumes. (Microscopic structure is not
required.)

9. Urinary tract: Gross structure, various parts & their 10 Hrs

functions. (Microscopic structure is not required.)
Process of urine formation & voiding.

10. Male reproductive system: Only gross structure & functions 05 Hrs
of different parts. (Microscopic structure is not required.)

11. Female reproductive system: Only gross structure & 05 Hrs

functions of different parts. (Microscopic structure is not
required.)
Menstrual cycle.

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 Details of Curriculum for First Year Diploma in Optometry Technician

PAPER 1st Topics Hours.

Theory
12. Endocrine system: Hormones secreted by Pituitary, 10 Hrs
Thyroid, Parathyroid, Pancreas, Adrenal cortex, Adrenal
medulla, Gonads & functions of different hormones.
1.Only basic (Details of structure of these glands not required).
idea of General
Anatomy & 13. Gross structure of brain & spinal cord. Functions of 10 Hrs
Physiology different parts of brain & spinal cord.(Details not required.)
(Cytology,
Histology, 14. Blood: Composition & Functions. Details about Plasma, 10 Hrs
Osteology and RBCs, WBCs, Platelets, Clotting system.
only basics of all
organ systems of 15. Gross structure & functions of sensory Organs - Eye, Ear, 05 Hrs
body). Nose, Tongue.(Details not required).

16. Basic gross structure of heart, vessels opening into heart & 10 Hrs
Leaving the heart. Arterial & Venous tree of body.

17. Lymphatic system: Structure & Functions. 05 Hrs

18. Inumune system: Components & various mechanisms of 07 Hrs

defense.

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 Details of Curriculum for First Year Diploma in Optometry Technician

PAPER 1st Topics Hours.

Theory
1. Basic steps of Acute & chronic inflammation. 03 Hrs

2. Basics of Necrosis & apoptosis. 03 Hrs

3. Basics of Shock. 03 Hrs

4. Basics of Disorders of blood coagulation system. 08 Hrs

5. Basics of Disorders of Immune system of body. 05 Hrs

6. Modes of disease transmission & prevention of infection. 05 Hrs

7. Sterilization & methods of sterilization used in hospitals. 10 Hrs

8. Basic idea about types of Bacteria, Virus, Fumgi. 20 Hrs

2.Only basics
of relevant
9. Routes of drug administration. 02 Hrs
Pathology,
Pharmacology,
Microbiology 10. Adverse effects & side effects of drugs. 02 Hrs
& Ocular
Pharmacology. 11. Basic idea of Analgesics : Opioid & NSAIDs. 02 Hrs
.
12. Basic idea of Anti Microbials. 20 Hrs

13. Basic idea of Anti H-1 Histaminics & Corticosteroids. 02 Hrs

14. Anti Glaucoma drugs. 15 Hrs

15. Dyes used in Ophthalmology. 05 Hrs

16. Artificial tears & Other drugs used in dry eye. 05 Hrs

17. Topical Antimicrobials & NSAIDs and Steroids used in 20 Hrs

eye.
18. Mydriatics & Cycloplegics 05 Hrs

19. Various methods of drug administration in eye. 15 Hrs

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 Details of Curriculum for First Year Diploma in Optometry Technician

PAPER 2nd Topics Hours.

Theory
1.Detailed Structure of Orbit & Contents of orbit. 10 Hrs

2.Eye ball: Comprehensive anatomy. 05 Hrs

3.Extra Ocular muscles: gross structure, origin, insertion, nerve 10 Hrs

supply and action.

4.Blood supply to eye & Nerve supply to eye. 15 Hrs

1.Detailed 5.Gross, microscopic anatomy, blood & nerve supply of 10 Hrs

Ocular Conjunctiva.
Anatomy and
Physiology 6.Gross, microscopic anatomy, blood & nerve supply of Cornea. 15 Hrs

7.Gross, microscopic anatomy, blood & nerve supply of Sclera. 10 Hrs

8.Gross, microscopic anatomy, blood & nerve supply of Uvea. 15 Hrs

9.Gross, microscopic anatomy, blood & nerve supply of Lens. 10 Hrs

10.Gross, microscopic anatomy, blood & nerve supply of Angle of 05 Hrs

AC.

11.Physiology of aqueous production and drainage. 10 Hrs

12.Gross, microscopic anatomy, blood & nerve supply of Vitreous. 05 Hrs

13.Gross, microscopic anatomy, physiology, blood & nerve supply 20 Hrs

of retina & optic nerve.

14.Gross, microscopic anatomy, physiology, blood & nerve supply 20 Hrs

of Visual/pupillary pathway.

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 Details of Curriculum for First Year Diploma in Optometry Technician

PAPER 2nd Topics Hours.

Theory
1.Introduction 05 Hrs
2.Light – Definition & Theory 03 Hrs
3.Properties of Light 05 Hrs
4.Reflection & Refraction 07 Hrs
5.Diffraction & Dispersion 05 Hrs
6.Transmission & Absorption 05 Hrs
7.Geometrical Optics 05 Hrs
2. Basic 8.Spherical Lenses 05 Hrs
physics related
to light and 9.Astigmatic & Toric Lenses 05 Hrs
physical, 10.Prism 05 Hrs
physiological 11.Vergence of Light 05 Hrs
optics.
12.Magnification of Lenses 05 Hrs
13.Homocentric Lenses System Gausse’s Theorem 05 Hrs
14.Optical Aberration of images -Spherical Aberration 05 Hrs
- Chromatic Aberration
15.Lasers Fundamental 10 Hrs
16.Schematic & Reduced Eye Angle Alpha 05 Hrs
17.Visual Acuity 05 Hrs
18.VA-Testing 15 Hrs
19.Retinocopy 20 Hrs
20.Cycloplegic Drugs & Mydriatics 05 Hrs
21.Subjective Refraction 05 Hrs
22.Simple & Toxic Transposition 05 Hrs
23.Spherical Equivalent 05 Hrs
24.Accommodation & Convergence 15 Hrs

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 Details of Curriculum for First Year Diploma in Optometry Technician

PAPER 2nd Topics Hours.

Theory
1. Hand hygiene & method of Hand washing. 15 Hrs
3.Hand
hygiene &
prevention of 2. Prevention of cross infection. 15 Hrs
cross infection.

PAPER 2nd Topics Hours.

Theory
1. Code blue. 05 Hrs
4.Basic life
support (BLS)
& Cardio-
pulmonary 2. Details of basic life support (BLS) & Cardio-pulmonary 35 Hrs
resuscitation resuscitation (CPR).
(CPR).

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 Curriculum
for
Practical :- First Year
Diploma in Optometry Technician

Topics

 Hands on training of Vision monitoring.

Practical
 Hands on training of Subjective refraction.

 Hands on training of Retinoscopy(wet and dry).

 Hands on training of Prescribing lenses & prisms.

 Hands on training of Tonometry (Schiotz).

 Hands on training of Corneal staining.

 Hands on training of Ishihara chating.

 Hands on training of Schirmer’s test & TBUT.

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 Details of Curriculum for Second Year Diploma in Optometry Technician

PAPER 1st Topics Hours.

Theory
1. Common Symptoms in ophthalmology and Examination of eye. 15 Hrs

2. Definition, Causes, s/s, investigations & management of error of 15 Hrs

refraction.
(Myopia, Hypermetropia, Astigmatism, Presbyopia)
3. Definition, Causes, s/s, investigations & management of 15 Hrs
Diseases of Lacrimal apparatus.
(Dacryocystitis, Lacrimal tumors, Dry eye, Watering of eye etc.)

4. Definition, Causes, s/s, investigations & management of Diseases 20 Hrs

of eyelids.
(Ptosis, Lagophthalmos, blepharitis, stye, chalazion, int.
hordeolom, Trichiasis, entropion, ectropion, Blepharospasm)
5. Definition, Causes, s/s, investigations & management of Diseases 15 Hrs
of Conjunctiva.
1.Details of (Conjunctivitis, Pterygium, Pinguecula, red eye, sub-conj. bleed)
Diseases 6. Definition, Causes, s/s, investigations & management of Diseases 15 Hrs
of eye. of Cornea.
(Keratitis, Cornealulcer, Corneal opacity, keratoconus, keraloplasty)
7. Definition, Causes, s/s, investigations & management of Diseases 10 Hrs
of Sclera.
(Episcleritis, Scleritis & Staphyloma)
8. Definition, Causes, s/s, investigations & management of 15 Hrs
Diseases of uvea.
(Uveities, endophthalmitis, Pan ophthalmitis)
9. Definition, Causes, s/s, investigations & management of 20 Hrs
Diseases of lens.
(Cataract, Latest techniques in surgery of Cataract,
Subluxation/dislocation of lens)
10. Definition, Causes, s/s, investigations & management of 20Hrs
Diseases of Angle of AC.
(Glaucoma)

11. Definition, Causes, s/s, investigations & management of 05Hrs

Diseases of Vitreous.
(Vitreous haemmorrhage, Vitreal opacities, Vitrectomy)

12. Definition, Causes, s/s, investigations & management of 20Hrs

Diseases of Retina
(Diabetic & hypertensive retinopathy, RD, CSR, CME,
Retinoblastoma, CRAO, CRVO, BRAO, BRVO Eale’s disease)
13. Definition, Causes, s/s, investigations & management of Diseases 15Hrs
of Optic nerve.
(Optic neuritis, papillaedena, Optic atrophy)

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 Details of Curriculum for Second Year Diploma in Optometry Technician

14. Destructive surgeries of eyeball 05Hrs

15. Definition, Causes, s/s, investigations & management of Diseases 10Hrs

of Strabismus
1.Details of
Diseases 16. Definition, Causes, s/s, investigations & management of Diseases 05Hrs
of eye. of Orbit.
(Proptosis, Orbital fracture, Orbital cellulitis)

17. Community ophthalmology 05Hrs

(Blindness, Various programmes related of blindness)

18. Miscellaneous Vitamin A deficiency, Low vision aids, first aid in 10Hrs
Ocular Injuries.

19. Definition, Causes, s/s, investigations & management of 10Hrs

Amblyopia

20. Color blindness 05Hrs

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 Details of Curriculum for Second Year Diploma in Optometry Technician

PAPER 1st Topics Hours.

Theory
1. Temperature monitoring & Fever. 02 Hrs

2. Pulse monitoring. 02 Hrs

3. BP monitoring. 02 Hrs
2.Nursing
Procedures 4. Respiration monitoring. 01 Hrs
like vital
recording, 5. Types of Injection routes. 01 Hrs
IM/IV/SC
injection, 6. IM Injection. 01 Hrs
Oxygen
therapy, 7. IV Injection. 01Hrs
Nebulization,
IV infusion. 8. SC Injection. 01 Hrs

9. Oxygen Therapy. 03 Hrs

10. Nebulization 03 Hrs

11. IV Infusion (Also with infusion pump). 01 Hr

12. Care of Unconscious patient. 02 Hrs

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 Details of Curriculum for Second Year Diploma in Optometry Technician

PAPER 2nd Topics Hours.

Theory
1.A Brief History of Ophthalmic Lenses, Spectacles 05 Hrs
2.Terms Used in Lens Workshop 05Hrs
3.Ophthalmic Lens Material 20Hrs
4.Lens Standard 10Hrs
5.Ophthalmic Lens Blank Manufacture- Glass & Plastic 20Hrs

1.Mechanical 6.Ophthalmic Prescription Lens Making 20Hrs

optics and 7.Lens Defects 10Hrs
Lenses, Lenses
prescription. 8.Ophthalmic Lens Designs 20Hrs
9.Types of Ophthalmic Lenses : Aspheric, High Index, Multifocal, 30Hrs
Bifocal & Trifocal Lenses, Photo Chromatic Lenses, Polaroid
Lenses, Tinted Lenses, Protective Lenses.

10.Spectacles Frames: History, Nomenclature & Terminology, 10Hrs

Classification.
11.Types of Frame Material 10Hrs
12.Types of Human Faces, Choice of Frames 10Hrs
13.Cosmetic & Functional Dispensing of Spectacles 10Hrs
14.Measurement for Ordering Spectacles : IPD, VD 10Hrs
15.Special Measurement for Fitting Special Types of Lenses 10Hrs
16.Fitting of Lenses in Various Types of frames 10Hrs
17.Spectacles Intolerance 10Hrs
18.Special types of Spectacles 10Hrs
19.Dispensing of Prisms, Prismatic effect of lens 20Hrs
20.Contact Lenses 20Hrs
21.Low Vision Aids 10Hrs
22.Magnification by Lenses 20Hrs

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 Details of Curriculum for Second Year Diploma in Optometry Technician

PAPER 2nd Topics Hours.

Theory
1.Refractrometer 10Hrs
2.Lensometer 05Hrs
3.Keratometer 05Hrs
4.Ophthalmoscope 10Hrs
5.Slit Lamp 10Hrs
2.Instruments
and 6.Corneal Loupe 05Hrs
equipments 7.Operating Microscope 05Hrs
used in eye.
8.Perimeter 03Hrs
9..Tonometer 05Hrs
10.Gonioscope 03Hrs
11.Pachymeter 02Hrs
12.Exophthalmometer 02Hrs
13.ERG, EOG, VER 05Hrs
14.Orthoptic instruments like synoptophore etc 15Hrs
15.A and B scan 05Hrs
16.Retinoscopes 05Hrs
17.Ishihra Chart 05Hrs

PAPER 2nd Topics Hours.

Theory
Introduction 03Hrs
3.Community
National Programme for Control of Blindness 17Hrs
ophthalmology.
National Immunization Programme 10Hrs
Blindness : Causes and its Prevention 20Hrs

PAPER 2nd Topics Hours.

Theory
1. Topical NSAIDS. 05Hrs
2. Topical Steroids. 05Hrs
4.Drugs used 3. Anti Glancoma drugs. 10Hrs
in Optometry. 4. Anti VEGF drugs. 05Hrs
5. Cycloplegics & Mydriatics. 10Hrs
6. Drugs used in dry eye. 10Hrs
7. Dyes used in ophthalomology. 05Hrs
8. Topical Antimicrobials. 10Hrs
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 Curriculum
for
Practical :- Second Year
Diploma in Optometry Technician

Topics

 Hands on training of slit lamp biomicroscope examination.

 Hands on training of Gonioscopy.

 Hands on training of Applanation tonometry.

 Hands on training of Syringing.

Practical
 Hands on training of Perimetry.

 Hands on training of Keratometry, A scan.

 Hands on training of B Scan.

 Hands on training of Direct ophthalmoscopy.

 Hands on training of Indirect Ophthalomoscopy.

 Hands on training of assistance in Common Ocular surgeries.

 Hands on training of Fundus Camera & FFA.

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