About Diploma in Optometry


Eye care plays a very vital role within the medical field. With the emergence of modern technology ushering a new age of innovative technological methods, it has opened up streams of career opportunities in the various areas of the industry. The Department of Paramedical and Health Sciences offers a 3 year Diploma Degree program in Optometry which seeks to develop the foundation of the future opticians who will further actively contribute to the industry. Optometry makes use of medical scientific methods and machinery for the diagnosis and treatment of eyes and involves specialized skill sets in developing lenses and eyewear. The faculty offers a comprehensive curriculum which seeks to develop the practical understanding of the students through various hands-on training programs. For this purpose, the faculty is equipped with state of the art facilities and laboratories which provides students the finest exposure to the various forms of optometry research. The students are guided under the expertise of doctors who have vast experiences in the field, thus going on to provide the students with the effective training in regards to optometry. The Faculty is also equipped with a 750 bedded multi-specialty hospital which endeavours to provide the finest medical care to patients, thus providing for the students a ground for practical training.

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Diploma in OptometryProgram Outcomes


Why Study Diploma in Optometry

Optometry is one of the complementary fields of medical sciences which deals with the study relating to eyesight. The program allows individuals the ability to develop and shape their understanding in regards to the various methods of eye treatment and diagnosis. Being a practical field, the students who study this program develop a key understanding into the various aspects of eye care. Therefore students who pursue this program get to be a step ahead into their knowledge and understanding of the innovative and contemporary optometry practices.
Optician

Optician

An ability to develop an understanding of the new dimensions of optometry and adapting to new changes in technology and innovation.

Ophthalmologist

An ability to perform regular eye checks and effectively provide the highest form of patient diagnosis.

Ophthalmologist
Vision Consultant

Vision Consultant

An ability to work as a responsible optician by following professional standards and ethical codes while providing quality treatment to the students

Optometry Researcher

An ability to use and maintain laboratory tools and equipment while following safety procedures to ensure the highest form of credibility and reliability.

Optometry Researcher
Laboratory Information System Analyst

Laboratory Information System Analyst

An ability to demonstrate growth in personal and professional responsibility which is necessary for the professional development of the students.

Duration: 3 years (Semester System)


affiliation

Affiliation

Constituent College of Parul University

eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate shall have passed 10th Examination from a recognized board.

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Mode of Admission

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Diploma in Optometry feesFees

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Diploma in Optometry

₹ 53,000/- Annually*

* Tuition Fees may vary depending on the Country/ State in which the candidate has passed their qualifying examination.

Diploma in Optometry CurriculumCurriculum

Communication Skill

Clinical Laboratory (P)

Medical Laws and Ethics

Basic IT (T)

Anatomy & Physiology (T)

Basic IT (P)

Anatomy & Physiology (P)

Paper 1: Optic Refraction & Binocular Vision (T)

Environmental Health (T)

Paper 1: Optic Refraction & Binocular Vision (P)

Environmental Health (P)

Paper 2: Ocular Anatomy Physiology & Biochemistry (T)

Clinical Laboratory (T)

Paper 2: Ocular Anatomy Physiology & Biochemistry (P)

 

Applied Medicine

Clinical Training In Pharmacology

Microbiology

PAPER 1: Ocular Diseases and Investigations (T)

Pathology

PAPER 1: Ocular Diseases and Investigations (P)

Pharmacology

PAPER 2 : Ocular Pharmacology, Pathology and Community Ophthalmology (T)

Clinical Training in Microbiology Lab

PAPER 2 : Ocular Pharmacology, Pathology and Community Ophthalmology (P)

Clinical Training in Pathology

 

Diploma in Optometry Curriculum Medical Resources


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Central Clinical Laboratory

As a way of developing a medical research culture within the, the Faculty

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Research and Development Lab

As a way of promoting research innovation and novel ideas in the field of medicine,

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Multi-specialty Teaching Hospital

As a way of promoting a practical hands on training experience for the students, the faculty

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