PAPER I: BASIC SCIENCES – HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
DURATION 200 HOURS
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:
This course is designed to help students to gain knowledge of structure and function of human eye & body and recognize deviation from normal.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
- On completion of this course. Students will be able to
- Gain knowledge on different structure and functions of Human Eye & Body.
CHAPTER I : TERMINOLOGY
CHAPTER II : ORGANS, SYSTEM OF THE HUMAN BODY
CHAPTER III : SKELETAL SYSTEM
CHAPTER IV : MUSCULAR SYSTEM
CHAPTER V : CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
CHAPTER VI : RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
CHAPTER VII : NERVOUS SYSTEM
CHAPTER VIII : DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
CHAPTER IX : EXCRETORY SYSTEM
CHAPTER X : ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
CHAPTER XI : SENSE ORGANS
CHAPTER XII : VACCCINATION
CHAPTER XIII : VITAMINS AND NUTRITIONS
PAPER II: OCULAR BASIC SCIENCES AND MICROBIOLOGY
DURATION 200 HRS
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:
This course is designed to help students to gain knowledge of microbiology & ocular micro biology function & Aseptic Technique.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
- On completion of this course. Students will be able to Gain knowledge on functions of Human Eye microbiology & ocular micro biology function & Aseptic Technique.
CHAPTER I: MICROBIOLOGY – GENERAL
- Introduction of Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology
- Classification of Microorganism
CHAPTER II: OCULAR MICROBIOLOGY
- Basic Microbiology, Bacteria-Classification
- Fungi, Viruses Classification
CHAPTER III: GRAM STAINING PROCEDURE
- Gram stain processing in the lab
CHAPTER IV: ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE
- Sterilization and classification
CHAPTER V: GUIDELINES FOR DOA IN RELATION TO ASEPSIS
- DOA in Relation to Asepsis in OT, Ward
- Hand Wash Techniques
PAPER III: BASIC COMPUTER AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
DURATION 200 HRS
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
This course is designed to help students to gain a basic understanding of the English in order to utilize this in rendering effective Ophthalmic Assistant service.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
- Use grammar for speaking
- Develop the communication skill
UNIT I: COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Definition, Importance, Elements,
- Types and barriers of communication
UNIT II: BASIC GRAMMAR
- Parts of Speech, Tenses, Voices, Degrees of Comparison, Sentences, Question Tag
UNIT III: LETTER WRITING
- Types of letter, Model letters, Essay Writing, Effective Public Speaking,
- Interview Skills, Time Management, stress Management, leadership
UNIT IV: SPOKEN ENGLISH
- Greeting, Introducing oneself, Inviting someone, Seeking Permission, Expressing
- Gratitude, Complaining, Apologizing, Asking for information and describing something, Problem Solving and Decision Making
UNIT V: COMPUTER
- Introduction, workflow of computer, Parts of Computer, Characteristics of Computer, Advantages and Disadvantages.
PAPER III: OPTICS AND REFRACTION
DURATION 200 HRS
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:
This course is designed to help students to gain knowledge of Optics and Refraction Physiology and Neurology of Vision. .
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
- On completion of this course. Students will be able to Gain knowledge on functions of Human Eye Physiology and Neurology of Vision & optics and refraction.
CHAPTER I : PHYSIOLOGY AND NEUROLOGY OF VISION
- Basic structure and function of retina,
- Neurological changes
CHAPTER II: OPTICS
- Reflection of light
- Types of reflection, types of lens
- Optical system of normal eye.
CHAPTER III: VISION AND REFRACTION
- Visual acuity vision testing, snellan chart
- Optokinectic systagmus
- Types of Refraction, Mydriatics and Cycloplegic Agent in Retinoscopy.
CHAPTER IV: MATERIALS OPHTHALMIC LENS AND SPECTACLE FRAME
- Ophthalmic lens and materials and types
PAPER IV: PRACTICAL
PRACTICAL
PAPER I: OCULAR PHARMACOLOGY
DURATION 300HRS
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:
This course is designed to help students to gain knowledge of Ophthalmic Pharmacology and Its Uses.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
- On completion of this course. Students will be able to
- Gain knowledge on Pharmacology and Its Uses
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY
- Therapeutic and prophylactic drugs
- Solution and suspension
CHAPTER II: ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION
- Route of Drugs Administration in ophthalmology
CHAPTER III: CLASSIFICATION, USES, ACTION AND ADVERSE EFFECTS
- Drugs used in ophthalmology Classification, uses,
- Action and Adverse effects
PAPER II: EYE DISEASES
DURATION 300HRS
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:
This course is designed to help students to gain knowledge of Ophthalmic Diseases Types, And Management.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this course. Students will be able to Gain knowledge on Ophthalmic Diseases Types, And Management.
CHAPTER- I: HISTORY TAKING AND EXAMINATION
- Causes of sudden loss of vision and gradual loss of vision.
- Itching of eyes, foreign bodies,
- History collection and physical examination of eyes.
CHAPTER -II: DISEASES OF EYE LIDS
- Trichiasis, Blepharitis, Stye, Chalazion ,Ectropion & Entropian,
- Ptosis,
- Tumors of eyelids
CHAPTER -III: DISEASES OF THE CONJUNCTIVA
- Conjunctivitis, Ophthalmic Neonatorum , Trachoma, Pterygium
- Sub-conjunctival Haemorrhage
CHAPTER -IV: THE LACRIMAL SYSTEM
- Diseases of Lacrimal Gland & Sac,
- Dacryocystitis, Dry Eye
CHAPTER -V: DISEASES OF THE CORNEA
- Corneal Ulcer, Arcus Senile
CHAPTER -VI: DISEASES OF THE UVEA
- Uveitis, steroids
CHAPTER -VII: DISEASES OF THE LENS
- Cataract
CHAPTER -VIII : GLAUCOMA
- Glaucoma – classification
CHAPTER- IX : DISEASES OF THE RETINA AND VITREOUS
- Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment
CHAPTER -X : DISEASES OF THE ORBIT
- Common orbital diseases in children and adult.
CHAPTER -XI : SQUINT
- Types of Squint
CHAPTER -XII : NEURO OPHTHALMOLOGY
- Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Optic Atrophy, Carinal Nerve Palsies
CHAPTER -XIII : BLINDNESS
- Types & management
CHAPTER -XIV : OCULAR EMERGENCIES
- Chemical Injuries
PAPER III: EYE SURGERY
DURATION 300HRS
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:
This course is designed to help students to gain knowledge of Ophthalmic Surgery Types, And Management.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
- On completion of this course. Students will be able to Gain knowledge on Ophthalmic Surgery Types, And Management.
CHAPTER- I: CATARACT SURGERY
- Types, Management. Complication
CHAPTER -II: TRABECULECTOMY
- Definition and steps
CHAPTER -III: CORNEAL TRANSPLANTATION AND EYE BANKING
- Procedure of transplantation
CHAPTER -IV: CHALAZION
- Definition and steps
CHAPTER -V: LACRIMAL SAC SURGERY
- Removal of Lacrimal Sac ,Steps
CHAPTER -VI: TARSORRHAPHY
- Indication and method of Tarsorrhaphy
CHAPTER -VII: PTERYGIUM SURGERY
- Indication and operation procedure
CHAPTER -VIII : ENUCLEATION, EVISCERATION
- Indication , contra Indication and operation procedure
CHAPTER- IX: VETREO RETINAL SURGERY
- Intra ocular injection
CHAPTER -X: SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
- Types and uses
PAPER IV: PRACTICAL
- Identification of instruments and uses
- Patient care management
| DOA: I YEAR | |||||
| S.NO | SUBJECT NAME | THEORY (IN HOURS) | INTERNAL MARKS | THEORY EXAM | TOTAL |
| 1. | BASIC SCIENCES – HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY | 200 | 15 | 85 | 100 |
| 2. | OCULAR BASIC SCIENCES AND MICROBIOLOGY | 200 | 15 | 85 | 100 |
| 2. | BASIC COMPUTER & COMMUNICATION SKILLS | 200 | 15 | 85 | 100 |
| 3. | OPTICS AND REFRACTION | 200 | 15 | 85 | 100 |
| 4. | PRACTICAL | 1120 | 25 | 75 | 100 |
| TOTAL | 1920 ( 240 DAYS*8 Hrs/day) | 70 | 330 | 500 | |
| DOA: II YEAR | |||||
| S.NO | SUBJECT NAME | THEORY (IN HOURS) | INTERNAL MARKS | THEORY EXAM | TOTAL |
| 1. | OCULAR PHARMACOLOGY | 150 | 15 | 85 | 100 |
| 2. | EYE DISEASES | 150 | 15 | 85 | 100 |
| 3. | EYE SURGERY | 150 | 15 | 85 | 100 |
| 4. | PRACTICAL | 1470 | 25 | 75 | 100 |
| TOTAL | 1920 ( 240 DAYS *8 Hrs/day) | 70 | 330 | 400 | |
EXAMINATION SCHEMES
| EXAMINATION | MONTH | SYLLABUS |
| First Internal – I | December | First 50% of total syllabus |
| Second Internal – II | April | Second 50% of total syllabus |
| Model | May | Total Syllabus |
| Final Exam | June | Total Syllabus |
| INTERNAL MARK PATTERN: THEORY | |
| Average of 2 Internal Examination Written | 10 Marks |
| Assignment | 05 Marks |
| Model examination | 10 Marks |
| Student Conduct | 05 Marks |
| Total Mark | 30 Marks |
| 50 % of this score to be sent as their Internal Marks (Max of 15 marks) | |
| INTERNAL MARK PATTERN: PRACTICAL | |
| Log Book | 05 |
| Record Book | 10 |
| Model Practical | 10 |
| Total Mark | 25 |
| EXTERNAL MARK PATTERN: PRACTICAL | |
| Log Book | 10 |
| Record Book | 15 |
| Final Practical | 50 |
| Total Mark | 75 |