The Tamil Nadu Open University Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant course is a great way to gain knowledge and skills in the field of ophthalmology. This course is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a successful ophthalmic assistant. The course covers topics such as anatomy and physiology of the eye, ophthalmic instruments and equipment, ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment, and patient care. It also includes practical training in the use of ophthalmic instruments and equipment.

The course is divided into two parts: theory and practical. The theory part covers topics such as anatomy and physiology of the eye, ophthalmic instruments and equipment, ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment, and patient care. The practical part includes hands-on training in the use of ophthalmic instruments and equipment.

The course is offered by the Tamil Nadu Open University and is open to all students who have completed their 10+2 or equivalent. The duration of the course is one year and the fee is affordable. The course is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a successful ophthalmic assistant. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant from the Tamil Nadu Open University.

Course Duration	Fee	Study Mode	University Type
1 Year	Rs. 2,000/-	Distance Education	State University

Semester	Syllabus
1st Semester	Anatomy & Physiology of Eye, Ophthalmic Optics, Ophthalmic Instruments, Ophthalmic Pathology, Ophthalmic Pharmacology & Therapeutics
2nd Semester	Ophthalmic Diagnostics, Ophthalmic Refraction, Ophthalmic Surgery, Ophthalmic Dispensing, Ophthalmic Nursing & Community Ophthalmology
3rd Semester	Ophthalmic Clinical Practice, Ophthalmic Imaging, Ophthalmic Genetics, Ophthalmic Microbiology, Ophthalmic Biochemistry
4th Semester	Ophthalmic Clinical Practice, Ophthalmic Imaging, Ophthalmic Genetics, Ophthalmic Microbiology, Ophthalmic Biochemistry
5th Semester	Ophthalmic Clinical Practice, Ophthalmic Imaging, Ophthalmic Genetics, Ophthalmic Microbiology, Ophthalmic Biochemistry
6th Semester	Ophthalmic Clinical Practice, Ophthalmic Imaging, Ophthalmic Genetics, Ophthalmic Microbiology, Ophthalmic Biochemistry

1. Anatomy and Physiology of Eye
2. Ophthalmic Instruments and Equipments
3. Refraction and Refractive Errors
4. Ophthalmic Optics
5. Ophthalmic Pathology
6. Ophthalmic Pharmacology
7. Ophthalmic Diagnosis
8. Ophthalmic Surgery
9. Ophthalmic Nursing
10. Ophthalmic Photography
11. Ophthalmic Emergency
12. Ophthalmic Genetics
13. Ophthalmic Public Health
14. Ophthalmic Research
15. Ophthalmic Ultrasound
16. Ophthalmic Microbiology
17. Ophthalmic Biochemistry
18. Ophthalmic Biomechanics
19. Ophthalmic Biomaterials
20. Ophthalmic Biostatistics