The University of Hyderabad offers a Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant course for those who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of ophthalmology. This course is 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, ophthalmic instruments and equipment, ophthalmic examination techniques, ophthalmic pharmacology, and ophthalmic pathology. It also includes practical training in the use of ophthalmic instruments and equipment. The duration of the course is one year and it is open to all students who have completed their 10+2 or equivalent. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant from the University of Hyderabad.

Course	Duration	Fee	Study Mode	University Type
Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant	1 year	INR 10,000	Full-time	Public

Semester	Syllabus
1	Anatomy & Physiology of Eye, Ophthalmic Instruments & Equipments, Ophthalmic Optics & Refraction, Ophthalmic Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Ophthalmic Pathology & Microbiology
2	Ophthalmic Diagnostics & Clinical Procedures, Ophthalmic Surgery & Anaesthesia, Ophthalmic Nursing & First Aid, Ophthalmic Optics & Dispensing
3	Ophthalmic Photography & Videography, Ophthalmic Ultrasound & Biometry, Ophthalmic Genetics & Counselling, Ophthalmic Rehabilitation & Low Vision Aids
4	Ophthalmic Biochemistry & Immunology, Ophthalmic Epidemiology & Public Health, Ophthalmic Administration & Management, Ophthalmic Research & Statistics
5	Ophthalmic Clinical Practice & Community Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Clinical Practice & Community Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Clinical Practice & Community Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Clinical Practice & Community Ophthalmology
6	Ophthalmic Clinical Practice & Community Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Clinical Practice & Community Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Clinical Practice & Community Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Clinical Practice & Community Ophthalmology

1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
2. Ocular Pathology
3. Ocular Pharmacology
4. Ophthalmic Instruments and Equipment
5. Ophthalmic Refraction
6. Ophthalmic Diagnostic Procedures
7. Ophthalmic Surgery
8. Ocular Emergencies
9. Ocular Trauma
10. Contact Lens
11. Low Vision Aids
12. Ophthalmic Photography
13. Ophthalmic Genetics
14. Ophthalmic Public Health
15. Ophthalmic Record Keeping
16. Ophthalmic Terminology
17. Ophthalmic Ethics and Professionalism
18. Ophthalmic Office Management