Saurashtra University Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant course is a one-year diploma course offered by the university. It 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, ophthalmic optics, ophthalmic pathology, ophthalmic pharmacology, and ophthalmic techniques.

The course also includes practical training in ophthalmic techniques such as refraction, tonometry, and ophthalmoscopy. Students also learn about the diagnosis and management of common ophthalmic conditions. The course also covers topics such as patient education, communication skills, and ethical considerations.

The course is open to students who have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination with science subjects. The course is conducted in English and the duration of the course is one year. The course is divided into two semesters and the examination is conducted at the end of each semester.

The course is offered by the Department of Ophthalmology at the Saurashtra University. The course fee is Rs. 10,000/- per semester. The course is recognized by the Medical Council of India and the Indian Association of Ophthalmologists.

Course Duration	Mode of Study	Fee	University Type
2 Years	Full Time	INR 10,000	State University

Semester	Syllabus
1st Semester	Anatomy & Physiology of Eye, Ophthalmic Instruments & Equipments, Ophthalmic Optics & Refraction, Ophthalmic Pathology & Microbiology, Ophthalmic Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Ophthalmic Nursing & First Aid, Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures & Techniques
2nd Semester	Ophthalmic Diagnostic Procedures, Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures & Techniques, Ophthalmic Optics & Refraction, Ophthalmic Pathology & Microbiology, Ophthalmic Nursing & First Aid, Ophthalmic Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Ophthalmic Instruments & Equipments
3rd Semester	Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures & Techniques, Ophthalmic Optics & Refraction, Ophthalmic Pathology & Microbiology, Ophthalmic Nursing & First Aid, Ophthalmic Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Ophthalmic Instruments & Equipments, Ophthalmic Diagnostic Procedures
4th Semester	Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures & Techniques, Ophthalmic Optics & Refraction, Ophthalmic Pathology & Microbiology, Ophthalmic Nursing & First Aid, Ophthalmic Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Ophthalmic Instruments & Equipments, Ophthalmic Diagnostic Procedures
5th Semester	Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures & Techniques, Ophthalmic Optics & Refraction, Ophthalmic Pathology & Microbiology, Ophthalmic Nursing & First Aid, Ophthalmic Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Ophthalmic Instruments & Equipments, Ophthalmic Diagnostic Procedures
6th Semester	Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures & Techniques, Ophthalmic Optics & Refraction, Ophthalmic Pathology & Microbiology, Ophthalmic Nursing & First Aid, Ophthalmic Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Ophthalmic Instruments & Equipments, Ophthalmic Diagnostic Procedures

1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
2. Ophthalmic Optics
3. Ophthalmic Instruments
4. Ophthalmic Pathology
5. Ophthalmic Pharmacology
6. Refraction and Refractive Errors
7. Ophthalmic Diagnosis and Treatment
8. Ophthalmic Emergencies
9. Ophthalmic Nursing
10. Ophthalmic Photography
11. Ophthalmic Ultrasound
12. Ophthalmic Genetics
13. Ophthalmic Microbiology
14. Ophthalmic Immunology
15. Ophthalmic Public Health