Diploma in Optometry

Diploma in Optometry is a Diploma level Optometric course. It covers topics such as psychology, patient management and optometric retail management. You will also do a research project. These will give you the skills you need to better manage patients, run a retail business or embark on a career based in research. Course enables them to explore opportunities in fields other than health services. Students also get to learn first-hand from industry experts through off-campus classes and internships. The course is career orienting in nature that opens many jobs in medical areas after its successful completion along with further study options.

Diploma in Optometry Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed 10+2 or its equivalent exam from a recognised school board.

Diploma in Optometry Syllabus

Syllabus of Optometry as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Diploma in Optometry Colleges

• Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Thiruvananthapuram
• Aligarh Institute of Para-Medical Sciences, Aligarh

Diploma in Optometry Course Suitability

• They should have a friendly, caring personality and it enhances students' ability to communicate with tact and empathy and to inspire confidence in others.
• They should also possess good organisational and administrative skills.
• They should also have a good memory is an advantage, and able to recall details about many different eye conditions, systemic diseases, pharmacologic agents and treatment regimens.

How is Diploma in Optometry Course Beneficial?

• Course is beneficial to produce professionally competent optometrists who are in good demand. Due to high prevalence of myopia in children and a rapidly ageing population, quality optometrists are highly sought after.
• After completion this programme, you will have the knowledge and skills confidence to contribute effectively to optical or healthcare trade.
• Course gives the knowledge of basic biomedical, behavioural and clinical sciences, especially as it relates to vision and the eye.
• Candidates can work with vision care hospital as a part of team with ophthalmologists and optometrist and contribute towards prevention of blindness.

Diploma in Optometry Employment Areas

• Academic Institutes
• Optical Manufacturing Industry
• Public Health Centres
• Defence Services
• Eye Care Centres
• Government Hospitals

Diploma in Optometry Job Types

• Optometrist Assistant
• Asst. Nutrition Officer/Data Assistant
• Junior Medical Coder
• Lens Consultant
• Office Assistant
• Optometry Technician 

Advance Courses in Diploma in Optometry

• B.Sc. (Optometry)
• M.Sc. (Optometry)