Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital Kolkata
- College
- Co - Education
- ESTD 2003
- Para Medical
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Diploma in Optometry
Diploma in Optometry Technology
Course
Optometry Technology is a diploma program in allied healthcare offered by Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital Kolkata. The course equips the students to assist optometrists in caring ocular patients, treatment and running the facility. They are taught about the eyes, eye testing, drugs, keeping medical records, communication with the patient, and propereyeglass selection. Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital is affiliated to The West Bengal University Of Health Sciences Kolkata. The West Bengal University Of Health Sciences curriculum covers Ocular Anatomy, Ocular Physiology, Ocular Pharmacology, Ocular microbiology, Ocular diseases, visual optics, refractive errors, community ophthalmology, medical records, Basic English, Refraction techniques, contact lenses, low vision aids, and optical dispensing, optical instruments, OP investigations and refractive surgeries. Certified Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital students can work as optometry assistant, medical record keeper in healthcare institutes, hospitals, eye care clinics.
Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Minimum education qualification is 12th science or equivalent schooling from recognized with minimum of 45% marks pass in all subjects.
Higher Studies
- B.Sc
- M.Sc.
- M. Phil
- MPH ( Master of Public Health)
- PhD
Career Opportunities
- Optometry Assistant
- Medical Record Keeper
- Administrator
