Gauhati University Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant is a one-year certificate programme offered by Gauhati University. The programme is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to become an ophthalmic assistant. The programme covers topics such as anatomy and physiology of the eye, ophthalmic instruments and equipment, ocular diseases and their management, and ophthalmic optics. The programme also includes practical training in the use of ophthalmic instruments and equipment, and in the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases.

The programme is open to students who have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised board. The programme is divided into two semesters, with each semester consisting of theory and practical classes. The theoretical classes cover topics such as anatomy and physiology of the eye, ophthalmic instruments and equipment, ocular diseases and their management, and ophthalmic optics. The practical classes involve the use of ophthalmic instruments and equipment, and the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases.

At the end of the programme, students will be awarded the Gauhati University Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant. This certificate will enable them to work as an ophthalmic assistant in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings. The certificate also serves as a stepping stone for students who wish to pursue higher studies in the field of ophthalmology.

Total Fee	Duration	Study Mode	University Type
Rs. 10,000	1 Year	Full-time	State University

Semester	Syllabus
1st Semester	Anatomy & Physiology of Eye, Ophthalmic Instruments & Equipments, Ophthalmic Optics, Ophthalmic Pharmacology, Ophthalmic Pathology & Microbiology, Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures & Ophthalmic Nursing
2nd Semester	Ophthalmic Refraction & Dispensing, Ophthalmic Diagnostic Procedures, Ophthalmic Surgery, Ophthalmic Clinical Practice & Ophthalmic Community Health
3rd Semester	Ophthalmic Optics & Refraction, Ophthalmic Diagnostic Procedures, Ophthalmic Surgery, Ophthalmic Clinical Practice & Ophthalmic Community Health
4th Semester	Ophthalmic Optics & Refraction, Ophthalmic Diagnostic Procedures, Ophthalmic Surgery, Ophthalmic Clinical Practice & Ophthalmic Community Health
5th Semester	Ophthalmic Optics & Refraction, Ophthalmic Diagnostic Procedures, Ophthalmic Surgery, Ophthalmic Clinical Practice & Ophthalmic Community Health
6th Semester	Ophthalmic Optics & Refraction, Ophthalmic Diagnostic Procedures, Ophthalmic Surgery, Ophthalmic Clinical Practice & Ophthalmic Community Health

The important topics covered in the Gauhati University Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant course are:

1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
2. Ophthalmic Instruments and Equipment
3. Ophthalmic Diagnostic Tests
4. Ophthalmic Drugs and Therapeutics
5. Ophthalmic Refraction
6. Ophthalmic Pathology
7. Ophthalmic Surgery
8. Ophthalmic Nursing
9. Ophthalmic Optics
10. Ophthalmic Photography
11. Ophthalmic Ultrasound
12. Ophthalmic Genetics
13. Ophthalmic Emergency Care
14. Ophthalmic Public Health
15. Ophthalmic Research and Statistics