The Christian Medical College Vellore Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant course is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful ophthalmic assistant. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the eye, as well as the diagnosis and management of ophthalmic disorders. The course also covers the use of ophthalmic instruments and techniques, and the principles of patient care.

The course is divided into three modules, each of which is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a successful ophthalmic assistant. The first module covers the anatomy and physiology of the eye, the diagnosis and management of ophthalmic disorders, and the use of ophthalmic instruments and techniques. The second module focuses on the principles of patient care, including patient assessment, patient education, and patient safety. The third module covers the principles of ophthalmic practice, including the use of ophthalmic instruments and techniques, and the management of ophthalmic disorders.

At the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful ophthalmic assistant. They will be able to assess and manage ophthalmic disorders, use ophthalmic instruments and techniques, and provide patient education and safety. The course also provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of ophthalmology.

Duration:	1 year
Fees:	INR 10,000
Mode of Study:	Full-time
Institute Type:	Medical College

Semester	Subjects
1st Semester	Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Ophthalmic Nursing, Ophthalmic Instruments, Ophthalmic Pathology
2nd Semester	Ophthalmic Pharmacology, Ophthalmic Optics, Ophthalmic Refraction, Ophthalmic Diagnostics, Ophthalmic Microbiology
3rd Semester	Ophthalmic Surgery, Ophthalmic Genetics, Ophthalmic Trauma, Ophthalmic Oncology, Ophthalmic Imaging
4th Semester	Ophthalmic Emergency, Ophthalmic Ocular Motility, Ophthalmic Contact Lens, Ophthalmic Ocular Diseases, Ophthalmic Community Ophthalmology
5th Semester	Ophthalmic Ocular Prosthetics, Ophthalmic Ocular Immunology, Ophthalmic Ocular Genetics, Ophthalmic Ocular Pharmacology, Ophthalmic Ocular Refraction
6th Semester	Ophthalmic Ocular Surgery, Ophthalmic Ocular Trauma, Ophthalmic Ocular Oncology, Ophthalmic Ocular Imaging, Ophthalmic Ocular Microbiology

1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
2. Ophthalmic Instruments and Equipment
3. Refraction and Refractive Errors
4. Ophthalmic Optics
5. Ophthalmic Pathology
6. Ophthalmic Pharmacology
7. Ophthalmic Diagnostics
8. Ophthalmic Surgery
9. Ophthalmic Emergencies
10. Ophthalmic Nursing Care
11. Ophthalmic Photography
12. Ophthalmic Ultrasound
13. Ophthalmic Laser Therapy
14. Ophthalmic Genetics
15. Ophthalmic Public Health