Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant course is a one-year program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful ophthalmic assistant. The program covers topics such as anatomy and physiology of the eye, ophthalmic instruments and equipment, ophthalmic examination techniques, ophthalmic pharmacology, and ophthalmic pathology. The course also includes practical training in the use of ophthalmic instruments and equipment, and the application of ophthalmic medications. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to assist ophthalmologists in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.

Course	Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant
Duration	1 year
Fee	Rs. 10,000/-
Mode of Study	Distance
University Type	Indira Gandhi National Open University

Semester	Syllabus
1st Semester	Anatomy and Physiology of Eye, Ophthalmic Optics, Ophthalmic Instruments, Refraction and Dispensing, Ophthalmic Nursing and First Aid
2nd Semester	Ophthalmic Pathology, Ophthalmic Microbiology, Ophthalmic Pharmacology, Ophthalmic Biochemistry, Ophthalmic Diagnostics
3rd Semester	Ophthalmic Surgery, Ophthalmic Imaging, Ophthalmic Genetics, Ophthalmic Radiology, Ophthalmic Ultrasound
4th Semester	Ophthalmic Anaesthesia, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmic Trauma, Ophthalmic Oncology, Ophthalmic Genetics
5th Semester	Ophthalmic Refractive Surgery, Ophthalmic Lasers, Ophthalmic Oculoplasty, Ophthalmic Contact Lenses, Ophthalmic Optics
6th Semester	Ophthalmic Community Health, Ophthalmic Epidemiology, Ophthalmic Public Health, Ophthalmic Research Methodology, Ophthalmic Management

1. Introduction to Ophthalmology
2. Anatomy and Physiology of Eye
3. Refraction and Optics
4. Ophthalmic Instruments
5. Ophthalmic Drugs
6. Ophthalmic Diagnosis
7. Ophthalmic Surgery
8. Ophthalmic Pathology
9. Ophthalmic Nursing
10. Ophthalmic Emergency
11. Ophthalmic Photography
12. Ophthalmic Optics
13. Ophthalmic Genetics
14. Ophthalmic Trauma
15. Ophthalmic Public Health