Diploma in Refraction Optometry

Overview

The primary objective of diploma course in refraction & optometry is to develop trained manpower equipped with enough knowledge for utilization of these professional in government sector & private hospital & also with private eye surgeon. Thus the trained optometrist can be of great help of our national program for control of blindness & visual impairment.

The D.R. opt course consist of 1st & 2nd year each divided in to two semesters of six months. The student have to appear in the final exam at the end at the 1st & 2nd year . the examination will be held under U.P. state Medical faculty. After successfully passing the exams they will be awarded D.R. opt by U.P. State Medical faculty.

All candidate must have to clear the theory & practical paper separately by minimum of 50% marks. More details about the course content is given the back page of the prospectus.

Eligibility

• Applicants must have completed Class 12 or have an equivalent qualification from an Indian board approved by the government.
• The minimum age required for the course is 17 year on 31 Dec.

Minimum Education