Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant (DOA), Syllabus, Eligibility, Duration, Diploma Course

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Duration

2 Years

Level

Diploma After 10+2

Type

Diploma

Eligibility

10+2

Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant is a 12th level Ophthalmology Medical course. An ophthalmic Assistant is a person who works with an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) to provide cares the patients. He performs many different eye-related clinical functions. Ophthalmic assistants help ophthalmologists care for patients by taking histories, performing various procedures and tests, and preparing patients to see the doctor. Their work provides the ophthalmologist with important information to help diagnose and treat patients. Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant is of two years duration.

Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant Eligibility

Candidates should have passed 10+2 with 50% marks aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology is the requirement.

Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant Syllabus

The below-given syllabus with papers is as per the Directorate of Medical Education, Thiruvananthapuram. For detailed syllabus applicants can consult this department.

Sr. No.	Subjects of Study
1	Basic Sciences in Ophthalmology
2	Optics and Refraction & Ophthalmic Equipments
3	Health Education, Community Ophthalmology and Common Eye Disorders
4	Ophthalmic Techniques Optics and Refraction (squint, muscle balance – surgical instruments and theatre sterilization) - Glasses
5	Lectures (having 125 Hours)
6	Practical (having 500 Hours)
	Pass Criteria
1	Minimum marks for a pass in Theory (45%)
2	Minimum marks for a pass in Practical (50%)
3	Minimum marks for a pass in the subject in aggregate (50%)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant Colleges

Periyar University, Salem
Kerala Paramedical Council, Thiruvananthapuram

Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant Course Suitability

The course is suitable for those who love to help people. Candidates who have interest and enjoy science can go for it.
Candidates who have good problem-solving skills are also appropriate for this course.

How is Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant Course Beneficial?

Ophthalmic Assistants enjoy working in a professional environment with talented and dedicated physicians and technicians.
The important benefit of it is for working parents, who are pursuing higher education, etc; because most ophthalmic practices hire both full- and part-time positions and allow a significant degree of flexibility in work schedules.
Ophthalmic assistants enjoy many job opportunities worldwide because of their specialized skills. They are usually located in hospitals, clinics, university research facilities, private practices.

Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant Employment Areas

Content Writing (medical)
Medical Colleges & Universities
Military Health Services
Nursing Homes
Pharma Companies
Research Labs
Self-run-Clinics

Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant Job Types

Assistant Sales Manager
Medical Receptionist
Ophthalmic Assistant
Ophthalmic Consultant
Ophthalmic Nursing Assistant

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