Diploma in Ophthalmic/Ophthalmology/Optometry Technology
The diploma course includes the theoretical and practical applications of vision examination, care, treatment and management; vision screening, orthoptics and vision training. Clinical skill development enables candidates to professionally diagnose and measure eyesight, prescribe corrective lenses and identify and detect eye diseases, visual disorders, ocular diseases, corrective surgery and hereditary vision defects. Topics included in the course are basic theories of light and physics, orthoptics, ocular diseases and conditions and optometry instruments. Multiple methods of visual screening, orthotics and vision training, optometric counseling and designing and fitting of spectacles, contact lens and low vision aids is taught to candidates. Practical exposure and hands-on training ensures that candidates are upskilled and updated with the current eye-related trends. Skills like community respect, record-keeping, observation to detail, dedication and patience are promoted through this course.
Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology course details
| Duration | 2 Years / 3 Years |
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| Level | Diploma Programme |
| Mode of Admission | Merit /Management |
| Fee Detail | Merit Quota Seats :- Rs.30,000 to Rs.60,000 |
| Management Quota Seats :- Rs.75,000 to Rs.1,15,000 | |
| Admission Process |
Merit- Students looking for merit admission can apply for government seats through Karnataka Para Medical Board. |
List of Top Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology Colleges in Bangalore
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East Point College of Paramedical Sciences
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Course name: Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology
Affiliations: Para Medical Board
Eligibility: a) The candidates who have completed Pre-University (10+2) examination with sciences subjects PCB, PCMB, CBZ as the major subjects will be admitted to 2nd year diploma course b) The candidates who have completed SSLC or equivalent examination will be admitted to 1st year diploma course. Duration:- 1) PUC qualified candidates – 02 years 2) SSLC qualified candidates – 03 years
Duration: 2 years, Full Time, Diploma Programme
Campus Location: Jnana Prabha, East Point Campus, Virgo Nagar Post, Avalahalli, Bengaluru-560049, Karnataka
Distance:
East Point College of Engineering & Technology is in Bangalore, which is one of the most comfortable cities to dwell in. It is well connected by road, rail and air.
Distance from Majestic(Central Railway Station(SBC))- 24.4 Km
Distance From Kempegowda International Airport- 26.5 km -
Harsha Institute of Paramedical Sciences
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Course name: Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology
Affiliations: Govt of Karnataka, Para-Medical Board
Eligibility: If 10th Passed 3 years If +2 in Science 2 years
Duration: 2 years, Full Time, Diploma Programme/3 Years, Full time, Diploma Programme
Campus Location: No. 193/4,Sondekoppa Circle,Nelamangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562123
Distance:
The college is well connected to Air, Bus and Railways
The distance from Kempegowda international Airport is 42.9 km
The distance from Bangalore Central Railway Station(SBC/Majestic) is 26.2 km -
Shridevi Institute of Para Medical Sciences - Tumkur
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Course name: Diploma in Ophthalmology Technology
Affiliations: Para Medical Board
Eligibility: Pass in 2 years PUC examination with English as on of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as optional subjects. OR Pass in any other examination conducted by Boards/Councils/Intermediate examination established by State Government/Central Govt. recognized as equivalent to a 2 years PUC examination. Should have completed 15 years of age as on 31st December of the year of admission Upper age limit would be 35 years in case of in service, SC/ST candidates the upper age limit would be 40 years. 3 Years(For SSLC / 10th passed Candidates)/2 Years(For II PUC / 12th passed candidates),Full Time,Diploma Programme
Duration: 2 years, Full Time, Diploma Programme
Campus Location:
Distance:
The Institute is located in Tumkur which is 81.3 km from Bangalore.
The Institue is well connected to Airport,bus and Railways.
List of Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology colleges
Syllabus of Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology
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Career Scope of Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology
Career opportunities are available in government and private hospitals, eye clinics, optician showrooms, contact lens and ophthalmic lens industries, optical shops and emergency wards. Potential career roles:
- Optometrist
- Optician
- Sales Executive
- Refractionist and Ophthalmic Assistant
- Customer Care Associate
- Vision Consultant
- Professor or Lecturer
- Surgeon
- Clinical Associate
- Vision Care Associate
- Ophthalmic Nurse
- Optometry Assistant
- OT Technician
Placements for Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology
Popular Recruiters:
- Manipal Hospital
- Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited
- Fortis Healthcare
- AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi
- Wockhardt Hospitals Limited
- Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Institute
- Narayana Hrudayalaya Health City
- Aster Medcity
- Apollo Cradle
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
- Medanta Hospitals
- Sharda Hospital
- Max Hospitals
- Cleveland Clinic
- Indian Red Cross Society
- Indian Nursing Council
