Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) is offering a Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant Course 2023. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to become an ophthalmic assistant. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the eye, the various types of ophthalmic equipment, and the techniques used to diagnose and treat eye diseases. The course also covers the principles of ophthalmic optics, the use of contact lenses, and the management of ophthalmic emergencies. The duration of the course is one year and the fee structure is affordable. The course is open to all students who have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination. The course is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to become an ophthalmic assistant and to provide them with the opportunity to pursue a career in the field of ophthalmology.

Sikkim Manipal University Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant

Duration: 1 year

Fee: Rs.25,000

Mode of Study: Distance

University Type: Private

Semester	Syllabus
1st Semester	Anatomy & Physiology, Ophthalmic Optics, Ophthalmic Instruments, Ophthalmic Pharmacology, Ophthalmic Pathology, Ophthalmic Microbiology
2nd Semester	Ophthalmic Diagnostics, Ophthalmic Refraction, Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures, Ophthalmic O.T. Procedures, Ophthalmic Nursing, Ophthalmic Genetics
3rd Semester	Ophthalmic O.T. Techniques, Ophthalmic Imaging, Ophthalmic Optics & Dispensing, Ophthalmic Contact Lens, Ophthalmic Refraction & Dispensing, Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures
4th Semester	Ophthalmic O.T. Techniques, Ophthalmic Imaging, Ophthalmic Optics & Dispensing, Ophthalmic Contact Lens, Ophthalmic Refraction & Dispensing, Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures
5th Semester	Ophthalmic O.T. Techniques, Ophthalmic Imaging, Ophthalmic Optics & Dispensing, Ophthalmic Contact Lens, Ophthalmic Refraction & Dispensing, Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures
6th Semester	Ophthalmic O.T. Techniques, Ophthalmic Imaging, Ophthalmic Optics & Dispensing, Ophthalmic Contact Lens, Ophthalmic Refraction & Dispensing, Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures

1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
2. Ophthalmic Instruments and Equipment
3. Ophthalmic Refraction
4. Ophthalmic Diagnostics
5. Ophthalmic Pathology
6. Ophthalmic Pharmacology
7. Ophthalmic Surgery
8. Ophthalmic Optics
9. Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures
10. Ophthalmic Emergency Care
11. Ophthalmic Practice Management
12. Ophthalmic Research and Statistics
13. Ophthalmic Ethics and Law
14. Ophthalmic Public Health