Diploma in Optometry (DOPT) is a two-year programme started with the objective of producing trained ophthalmic personnel for rendering eye care services to the masses. The incidence of preventable blindness in India is ever increasing due to non-availability of qualified eye care professionals. The qualified personnel can work with vision care hospital as a part of team with ophthalmologists and optometrist and contribute towards prevention of blindness.

Objectives

The programme is being launched with broad objective of1training st Year the students in various ophthalmic techniques. After going through this programme the students shall be able to:

• assist eye specialists in specialized eye hospitals eye care centres as refractionists and theatre assistant.
• Perform eye examination and investigation pertaining tond Year 2 eye.
• maintain ophthalmic appliances and instruments
• assess ocular motility disorders and prescribe adequate treatment including eyeball exercises.