The University of Calcutta Certificate in Ophthalmic Assistant Course is a comprehensive program 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, ocular diseases, ophthalmic instruments, ophthalmic pharmacology, and ophthalmic optics. The duration of the course is one year and it is divided into two semesters. Upon successful completion of the course, students can pursue a career as an ophthalmic assistant in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings. They can also work in research laboratories, optical stores, and other related fields. Job prospects for ophthalmic assistants are expected to be good in the coming years.

Course Duration	Fee	Study Mode	University Type
2 Years	INR 10,000	Full-time	Public

Semester	Subject	Topic Covered
1st Semester	Anatomy and Physiology of Eye	Structure and Function of Eye, Ocular Anatomy, Physiology of Vision, Ocular Pathology
2nd Semester	Optics and Refraction	Optics of the Eye, Refraction, Ophthalmic Instruments, Ophthalmic Dispensing
3rd Semester	Ophthalmic Nursing	Clinical Examination of the Eye, Ophthalmic Nursing Care, Ophthalmic Emergencies, Ophthalmic Surgery
4th Semester	Ophthalmic Diagnosis and Management	Ophthalmic Diagnosis, Ophthalmic Management, Ophthalmic Pharmacology, Ophthalmic Imaging

1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
2. Ophthalmic Instruments and Equipment
3. Ophthalmic Refraction
4. Ophthalmic Optics
5. Ophthalmic Diagnostics
6. Ophthalmic Pathology
7. Ophthalmic Pharmacology
8. Ophthalmic Microbiology
9. Ophthalmic Surgery
10. Ophthalmic Nursing
11. Ophthalmic Photography
12. Ophthalmic Genetics
13. Ophthalmic Emergency Care
14. Ophthalmic Public Health
15. Ophthalmic Research and Statistics