SASTRA University Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant course is an online program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful ophthalmic assistant. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of ophthalmology, including anatomy and physiology of the eye, ophthalmic instruments and equipment, ophthalmic diagnostics, and ophthalmic therapeutics. The program also covers topics such as patient education, communication, and ethical and legal issues in ophthalmology.

The program is designed to be completed in one year and consists of six modules. Each module consists of lectures, practical sessions, and assignments. The lectures cover topics such as ophthalmic anatomy and physiology, ophthalmic instruments and equipment, ophthalmic diagnostics, ophthalmic therapeutics, patient education, communication, and ethical and legal issues in ophthalmology. The practical sessions involve hands-on experience with ophthalmic instruments and equipment, and the assignments involve case studies and research projects.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded a SASTRA University Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant. This certificate will provide students with the necessary qualifications to work as an ophthalmic assistant in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices. The certificate will also provide students with the opportunity to pursue further education in ophthalmology.

Course	Duration	Fee	Study Mode	Type
Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant & Imaging Technology	1 year	Rs.25,000	Full-time	Deemed University

Semester	Subject	Topic Covered
Semester 1	Anatomy and Physiology of Eye	Structure of the Eye, Physiology of the Eye, Visual Pathway, Ocular Motility, Ocular Refraction, Ocular Pharmacology
Semester 2	Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing	Optics of the Eye, Refraction, Ophthalmic Lenses, Ophthalmic Dispensing, Ophthalmic Instruments
Semester 3	Clinical Ophthalmology	Clinical Examination of the Eye, Ocular Diseases, Ocular Emergencies, Ocular Surgery, Ocular Pathology
Semester 4	Ophthalmic Practice Management	Ophthalmic Practice Management, Ophthalmic Practice Administration, Ophthalmic Practice Ethics, Ophthalmic Practice Laws

1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
2. Ocular Pathology
3. Ophthalmic Instruments and Equipment
4. Ophthalmic Diagnostic Tests
5. Ophthalmic Pharmacology
6. Ophthalmic Refraction
7. Ophthalmic Optics
8. Ophthalmic Surgery
9. Ophthalmic Emergency Care
10. Ophthalmic Photography
11. Ophthalmic Ultrasound
12. Ophthalmic Genetics
13. Ophthalmic Contact Lenses
14. Ophthalmic Laser Surgery
15. Ophthalmic Clinical Practice
16. Ophthalmic Practice Management
17. Ophthalmic Research and Statistics
18. Ophthalmic Ethics and Law