Diploma in Optometry (DO) – Syllabus (सिलेबस)

Semester / Module – I: Introduction to Optometry

1. Introduction to Optometry

2. Role & Responsibilities of Optometrist / Optometry Technician

3. Medical Terminology

4. Ethics in Healthcare Practice

5. Importance of Eye Care

Semester / Module – II: Human Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Human Body

2. Anatomy of Eye

3. Structure & Functions of Eye Parts

4. Vision Process

5. Nervous System & Eye Coordination

Semester / Module – III: Vision Testing & Refraction

1. Basics of Vision Testing

2. Visual Acuity Testing

3. Refraction Techniques

4. Color Vision Testing

5. Eye Muscle Balance Test

Semester / Module – IV: Optical Instruments & Equipment

1. Introduction to Ophthalmic Instruments

2. Lensometer Basics

3. Retinoscope & Ophthalmoscope

4. Auto Refractometer Handling

5. Instrument Maintenance

Semester / Module – V: Optical Dispensing & Lens Technology

1. Types of Lenses

2. Spectacle Frame Selection

3. Lens Fitting Techniques

4. Contact Lens Basics

5. Optical Dispensing Methods

Semester / Module – VI: Eye Diseases & Eye Care

1. Common Eye Diseases

2. Cataract & Glaucoma Awareness

3. Eye Infection & Allergy Care

4. Eye Safety Measures

5. Primary Eye Care Services

Semester / Module – VII: Patient Care & Communication

1. Patient Handling Techniques

2. Communication Skills

3. Patient Safety & Comfort

4. Professional Behaviour

5. Eye Care Counseling

Semester / Module – VIII: Hospital & Optical Clinic Management

1. Optical Clinic Workflow

2. Record Keeping & Documentation

3. Healthcare Ethics

4. Appointment Management

5. Optical Store Basics

Semester / Module – IX: First Aid & Emergency Eye Care

1. Introduction to First Aid

2. Eye Injury Management

3. Emergency Eye Care

4. Infection Prevention

5. Safety Measures

Semester / Module – X: Practical Training / Internship

1. Vision Testing Practice

2. Optical Instrument Demonstration

3. Refraction Practice

4. Eye Hospital / Optical Clinic Training

5. Viva Voce / Practical Examination

Practical Work (प्रायोगिक कार्य)

• Vision Testing Practice

• Optical Instrument Handling

• Lens Measurement Practice

• Refraction Demonstration

• Eye Care Observation

• Hospital / Optical Clinic Internship