Advance Diploma in Optometry Technology

Overview

Advance Diploma in Optometry – Course Overview

• The Diploma in Optometry is a two-year skill-based program that prepares students to work as optometrists and vision care technicians. The program emphasizes clinical training, refraction techniques, and optical dispensing, enabling students to play a key role in eye care services and vision correction.
   
• Focus Areas:
• Basics of Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Optics & Refraction
• Ocular Diseases & Primary Eye Care
• Contact Lens & Spectacle Dispensing
• Community Eye Health & Vision Screening
   

Why Choose Diploma in Optometry?

• Short-term program with job-ready skills.
• Hands-on training in eye hospitals and optical outlets.
• Growing demand for optometrists in India & abroad.
• Foundation to pursue higher studies (B.Voc Optometry, B.Sc Optometry, etc.).


Career Opportunities

Diploma holders can work as:

• Optometry Technician in hospitals/clinics
• Optical Shop Executive (spectacles & contact lenses)
• Vision Screening Technician in community programs
• Ophthalmic Assistant
• Self-employed Optical/Contact Lens Practitioner


Program Outcome

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

• Perform vision testing and refraction.
• Prescribe and dispense spectacles and contact lenses.
• Assist in the diagnosis of common eye diseases.
• Contribute to community eye care and vision awareness programs.

 

Eligibility

Eligibility: 12th Pass (any stream – Science preferred)

Minimum Education