Programme Educational Objectives:

Can perform procedures like Tonometry, Syringing, Fundus photo, Slit lamp examination, Ophthalmoscopy, Corneal staining, FB removal, Dressing of eye etc.

Can prepare & prescribe glasses/spectacles and low vision aids.

Can assist common ophthalmic surgeries.

Can play role in Blindness control programmes run by government.

Is aware of latest machines like LASERS, OCT, Femtosecond etc.

Can record vision.

Can assess error of refraction and measure it with retinoscopy and subjective refraction.

Can use common instruments and equipments related to ophthalmology.