DIPLOMA IN OPHTHALMIC TECHNIQUE COURSE

The objective of this course is to train people to give primary eye care in rural, semi-urban & urban areas and to participate in the National programme of visual impairment and control of blindness. The technician should be able to dispense glasses & contact lenses and make appropriate referrals to the ophthalmologist as needed.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION: A pass in SSLC or PUC II or equivalent examination with a minimum of 40% marks in optional subjects in PCB.

DURATION OF THE COURSE: Three years for SSLC pass candidates & two years for PUC pass candidates starting from November every year.