The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant Course is a one-year program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an ophthalmic assistant. The course covers topics such as anatomy and physiology of the eye, ocular diseases, ophthalmic instruments, and ophthalmic pharmacology. Students will also learn about the principles of optics, contact lenses, and ophthalmic surgery. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to assist ophthalmologists in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.

The program consists of both theoretical and practical components. Students will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the eye, ocular diseases, ophthalmic instruments, and ophthalmic pharmacology through lectures, seminars, and laboratory sessions. They will also gain hands-on experience in the use of ophthalmic instruments and contact lenses. In addition, students will be required to complete a clinical internship in an ophthalmology clinic. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded a Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant from KNRUHS.

Course Duration	Fee	Study Mode	University Type
2 Years	Rs. 10,000/-	Regular	State University

Semester	Syllabus
1st Semester	Anatomy & Physiology of Eye, Ophthalmic Instruments & Equipments, Ophthalmic Optics & Refraction, Ophthalmic Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Ophthalmic Pathology & Microbiology, Ophthalmic Diagnostics & Clinical Procedures
2nd Semester	Ophthalmic Nursing, Ophthalmic Surgery, Ophthalmic Refraction & Dispensing, Ophthalmic Community Health & Ophthalmic Administration

1. Anatomy and Physiology of Eye
2. Ophthalmic Instruments
3. Ophthalmic Optics
4. Ophthalmic Refraction
5. Ophthalmic Dispensing
6. Ophthalmic Pathology
7. Ophthalmic Pharmacology
8. Ophthalmic Diagnosis
9. Ophthalmic Surgery
10. Ophthalmic Nursing
11. Ophthalmic Emergency Care
12. Ophthalmic Clinical Practice