B. Voc. in Ophthalmic Technology

Three years Bachelor Degree (B.Voc.) in Ophthalmic Technology

Ophthalmic medical technician work with an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) to provide patient care by performing eye-related clinical task such as vision test and assisting eye surgeries.

Ophthalmic Technicians assist eye care practitioner in their practice of ophthalmology, which focuses on primary eye problems. Ophthalmic technicians fulfill numerous functions, such as acquiring health histories from patients, explaining how to use contact lenses, maintaining equipment, measuring vision, performing diagnostic examinations and providing eye medication. This is a bright, easy setting course, which has extended opportunities in the field of eye care looking no further for vertical mobility. Additional responsibilities may include the following: • Arranging instruments for operation under supervision. • Performing ophthalmic clinical photography. • Maintenance and handling of the equipment. • Assisting ophthalmic staff. Ophthalmic technicians obtain training in one or a combination of ways: On the Job Training – Most ophthalmic practices have their own training programmes and procedures for entry-
level ophthalmic assistants with no previous experience or training in the field. Senior level ophthalmic assistants often supervise and train new employees. The training includes both on the job work and homework in the form of independent study courses. Academic Training in an Accredited Programme- Many academic institutions offer shortterm (three-to six-months) accredited programmes in ophthalmic medical assisting.These programs offer training on state-of-the-art equipment. Students learn professional standards, and often have the opportunity to practice their skills in a clinical setting. Educational institutions also offer job placement programmes to assist in finding employment upon completion of their academic programme. OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN COURSE 4 Intermediate Education II.

Objectives of the Course:

1. General Objectives:
1. To train the students to assist the Eye care practioners
2. To acquire knowledge of certain techniques to carry out early detection of Visual defects.
3. To train the student in Power checking, Ophthalmic Lens Grinding, Manufacturing Units etc.
2. Specific Objectives
1. The student is trained to get the knowledge of morphology of EYE, errors of refraction and common EYE Diseases.
2. The student must know the knowledge of lenses, ophthalmic blanks, frames etc.
3. To-train the student in fitting and checking of prescribed glasses according to power. 4. To prepare the students to conduct vision survey in community.
4. To make the student to participate in Health Education programmes for prevention of Eye diseases and early detections.
3. Skills to be provided to Students.
1. To test Visual Activity, Visual defects.
2. Maintenance and careful handling of the equipment
3. Sterilization of equipment.
4. Arranging instruments for operation under supervision.
5. Dressing and medication under supervision.
6. Maintenance of Records.
7. Checking of the prescription.
8. Identify and verify power of Glasses

Year -1 Diploma

I Semester
S.No.	Course Code	Subject	Content Type	Credit
1	BVOPT-101	General Human Anatomy  & Physiology	General	4
2	BVOPT-102	General biochemistry	Skill	4
3	BVOPT-103	Geometrical optics-I	Skill	4
4	BVOPT-104	Medical Ethics and Patients Care	General	3
5	BVOPT-105	Fundamental of Computers	General	3
6	BVOPT-106	General English and soft skill	General	2
7	BVOPTP-101	Practical of CourseBVOPT-101	Skill	2
8	BVOPTP-102	Practical of CourseBVOPT-102	Skill	2
9	BVOPTP-103	Practical of CourseBVOPT-103	Skill	2
10	BVOPTP-104	Practical of CourseBVOPT-104	Skill	2
11	BVOPTP-105	Practical of CourseBVOPT-105	Skill	2

II  Semester
S.No.	Course Code	Subject	Type of Course	Credits
1	BVOPT-201	Ocular Anatomy and physiology	Gen	4
2	BVOPT-202	Physical optics	Skill	4
3	BVOPT-203	Geometrical optics II	Skill	4
4	BVOPT-204	Optometric Optics –I	Skill	2
5	BVOPT-205	Orientation in para clinic science	General	3
6	BVOPT-206	Basics of Health Market & Economy	General	3
7	BVOPTP-201	Practical of Course BVOPT-201	Skill	2
8	BVOPTP-202	Practical of Course BVOPT202	Skill	2
9	BVOPTP-203	Practical of Course BVOPT-203	Skill	2
10	BVOPTP-204	Practical of Course BVOPT-204	Skill	2
11	BVOPTP-205	Practical of Course BVOPT-205	Skill	<2
12		Internship in Hospital

 

Year -2Advance Diploma

III  Semester
S.No.	Course Code	Subject	Type of Course	Credits
1	BVOPT-301	General and ocular microbiology	Gen	4
2	BVOPT-302	Visual Optics- I	Skill	3
3	BVOPT-303	Optometric Optics – II	Skill	4
4	BVOPT-304	Optometric Instruments	Skill	3
5	BVOPT-305	Advance Computing skills	Gen	2
6	BVOPT-306	Human Values & Professional Ethics	Gen	4
7	BVOPTP-301	Practical based on BVOPT-301	Skill	2
8	BVOPTP-302	Practical based on BVOPT-302	Skill	2
9	BVOPTP-303	Practical based on BVOPT-303	Skill	2
10	BVOPTP-304	Practical based on BVOPT-304	Skill	2
11	BVOPTP-305	Practical based on BVOPT-305	Skill	2

IV  Semester
S.No.	Course Code	Subject	Type of Course	Credits
1	BVOPT-401	Systemic Disease, Ocular Diseases,	Gen	4
2	BVOPT-402	Clinical Examination Of Visual System	Skill	4
3	BVOPT-403	Visual Optics- II & Dispensing Optics	Skill	4
4	BVOPT-404	Basic And Ocular Pharmacology	Gen	3
5	BVOPT-405	Health and  fitness	Gen	3
6	BVOPT-406	Advance communication and soft skill	Gen	2
7	BVOPTP-401	Practical based on BVOPT-401	Skill	2
8	BVOPTP-402	Practical based on BVOPT-402	Skill	2
9	BVOPTP-403	Practical based on BVOPT-403	Skill	2
10	BVOPTP-404	Practical based on BVOPT-404	Skill	2
11	BVOPTP-405	Practical based on BVOPT-405	Skill	2
12		Internship in Hospital

 

Year -3   B.Voc Degree

v Semester
S.No.	Course Code	Subject	Type of Course	Credits
1	BVOPT-501	Contact Lens	Skill	3
2	BVOPT-502	Low Vision Care	Skill	3
3	BVOPT-503	Geriatric Optometry &Paediatric Optometry	Gen	4
4	BVOPT-504	Binocular Vision	Skill	3
5	BVOPT-505	Digital literacy and account literacy	Gen	4
6	BVOPT-506	Introduction to national healthcare system	Gen	3
7	BVOPTP-501	Practical based on BVOPT-501	Skill	2
8	BVOPTP-502	Practical based on BVOPT-502	Skill	2
9	BVOPTP-503	Practical based on BVOPT-503	Skill	2
10	BVOPTP-504	Practical based on BVOPT-504	Skill	2
11	BVOPTP-505	Practical based on BVOPT-505	Skill	2

VI Semester
S.No.	Course Code	Subject	Type of Course	Credits
1	BVOPT-601	Contact Lens – II	Gen	4
2	BVOPT-602	Occupational Optometry	Gen	4
3	BVOPTP-601	Practical based on BVOPT-601	Skill	2
4	BVOPTP-602	Practical based on BVOPT-602	Skill	2
5		Project Work in Hospital	Skill	18

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