D.Voc in Optometry Technology

D.Voc in Optometry Technology is a one-year diploma course in which students are designed to teach students the different concepts of eye-health, diseases, diagnosis and treatment of the human eye. The main objective of the course is to produce trained ophthalmic personnel for rendering eye care services to the masses. After the completion of the DOPT course candidates can work with vision care hospitals as a part of a team with ophthalmologists and optometrist and contribute towards the prevention of blindness. 

Eligibility Criteria of D.Voc in Optometry Technology

The minimum qualifications required to complete a D.Voc in Optometry Technology is as follows 

Candidates must have passed Class 12th or equivalent qualification from any recognised board in India.

Candidates need to pass class 12th examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics as their main subjects

Candidates need to secure at least 50% marks in the qualifying exam.

Why Study D.Voc in Optometry Technology?

D.Voc in Optometry Technology is a course for students interested in eyes and related stuff. Here are some of the key benefits one can get while pursuing the course. 

The course is beneficial to produce professionally competent optometrists who are in good demand. Due to the high prevalence of myopia in children and a rapidly aging population, quality optometrists have been highly sought after.

After completing this program, you will have the knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to the optical or healthcare trade.

The course gives the knowledge of basic biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences, especially as it relates to vision and the eye.

Candidates are allowed to work with vision care hospitals as a part of a team with ophthalmologists and optometrists and contribute towards the prevention of blindness.

D.Voc in Optometry Technology Syllabus

Basic Sciences:

• Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology

Optometric Instrumentation and Techniques:

• Optometric Instruments and their Uses
  
• Ophthalmic Testing Techniques
• Refraction Techniques
• Low Vision Aids

Clinical Optometry:

• Optometric Examination Procedures
• Contact Lens Fitting and Management
• Binocular Vision and Ocular Motility
• Pediatric Optometry

Ophthalmic Dispensing:

• Lens Design and Dispensing
• Frame Selection and Adjustment
• Ophthalmic Lens Materials

Ocular Diseases and Pathology:

• Ocular Diseases
• Ocular Pathology
• Diagnostic Procedures

Professional Practice and Ethics:

• Optometric Ethics and Jurisprudence
• Communication Skills in Optometry
• Practice Management

Research Methodology and Project Work:

• Basics of Research Methodology
• Project Work and Dissertation

Electives:

• Depending on the program and the institution, there might be elective courses related to specialized areas within optometry.

D.Voc in Optometry Technology Admission Process

Candidates who are looking forward to applying for the D.Voc in Optometry Technology must be familiar with the admission process followed by many colleges

In some colleges, the admission will be done on merit basis i.e. marks secured in the qualifying examination.

There are also some colleges that conduct their own entrance examination for the admission of D.Voc in Optometry Technology such as Bangalore University Entrance Exam, BFUHS Entrance Exam, AMU Entrance Exam etc.

D.Voc in Optometry Technology Career Options and Job Prospects

• Employment  Sectors
• Academic Institutes
• Optical Manufacturing Industry
• Public Health Centres
• Defence Services
• Eye Care Centres
• Government Hospitals

Job Profiles After D.Voc in Optometry Technology

• Optometrist Assistant
• Asst. Nutrition Officer/Data Assistant
• Junior Medical Coder
• Lens Consultant
• Office Assistant
• Optometry Technician