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Course Details

DIPLOMA IN OPTHALMIC TECHNOLOGY

Degree Course Type 

Diploma

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

2 Year

Course Fields 

Medical

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

No Entrance Exam

Average Course Fee 

1500 - 150000

Average Salary Offered 

200000 - 1100000

Course Highlights 

The major highlights of the Diploma in OphthalmicTechnology (DOT) are as follows:

Level 

Diploma Level

Course Name

Diploma in OphthalmicTechnology (DOT)

Short Name

DOT

Duration of Course

2 Years

Eligibility Criteria

Passed 10+2 or equivalent

Admission Process

Merit/ Entrance Exam

Course Type

Semester/ Annual

Average Programme Fee

INR 1,500 to INR 1,50,000/-

Average Starting Salary

INR 2 LPA to INR 10 LPA

About Course 

Diploma in ophthalmic technology also known as DOT is a two-year diploma course which is designed to produce trained and qualified professionals who assist ophthalmologists in order to diagnose and treat patients. After the completion of the DOT course, students will have a solid foundation in eye care fundamentals and can work as will be able to perform various ophthalmic procedures efficiently.

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

Below given are the points on why the candidates should study Diploma Ophthalmology.

1. In this current situation, Ophthalmology is one of the most in-demand career choices. Because the world needs someone knowledgeable to guide them precisely.

2. The course provides basic knowledge of the human body and gives particular attention to the visual system

3. It focuses on environmental effects on health and common disease in the ophthalmology field. 

4. It focuses on training students with curative measures in disease treatment. 

5. The course provides familiarity with ongoing development in research topics related to the field. 

Eligibility  

The eligibility for Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology is as follows:

1. The candidate shall have passed 10+2 in science stream with physics and chemistry as a compulsory subject along with one of the math/biology. 

2. Some colleges also conduct entrance examinations for admission to the DOT course.

Entrance Exams Details 

Some of the colleges conduct entrance examinations for admission to the DOT course. Those candidates who qualify the entrance exam will be eligible for counselling process and final selection.

Degree Course Syllabus 

The syllabus for Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology (DOT) followed by most of the college is as follows:

Basic Human Sciences

Contact Lenses

Basic Physics of Light

Community Optometry

Communication Skills

Basic Orthoptics

Computer Science

Optometry Practices

Basic Pharmacology

Visual Optics

Dispensing Optics

Ocular Diseases and Conditions

Optometry Instruments

Hospital Training

Top Colleges 

Top Colleges for Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology - 

GD Goenka University - Gurugram, NIMS University - Rajasthan, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Technology - Karnataka, PES Institute of Medical Sciences & Research - Andhra Pradesh, etc.

Course Fees 

The course fee for Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology Course varies from institution to institution. The DOT course fee in government and private college is as follows:

Institute Type

Minimum Annual Fee

Maximum Annual Fee

Government or Public College

Rs 1,500/- 

Rs 35,000/- 

Private College

Rs 45,000 

Rs 1,50,000/-

Top Recruiters And Salary 

 Here are some key job profiles and their salaries:

Name of the Job Profile

Average Salary in INR

Associate Professor

1.5 - 4 Lakhs Per Annum

Super Specialty Consultant

3 – 4 Lakhs Per Annum

Product Manager, Zonal Sales Manager

5 – 6 Lakhs per Annum

OT Technician

9 - 10 Lakhs Per Annum

Area Sales Manager

10 – 11 Lakhs per Annum

Consultant Ophthalmology

1.5-3 Lakhs Per Annum


Course Scope And Career Options 

Following are the employment areas and job profiles for that candidates can explore after completing a Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology (DOT)



Employment  Sectors

Eye care hospitals

Optical shops

Eye Clinics

Hospital Administration

Community Healthcare Centres


Job Profiles

Ophthalmic Assistant

Ophthalmic Nurse

Ophthalmic Technician

Optometry Assistant and Lab Assistant

Average Salary

Rs 1,50,000/- to Rs 2,40,000/- LPA

Admission Process 

The admission process for Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology varies from institute to institute. The admission process to the DOT course is explained in detail below:

Merit-Based Admissions:-

In most colleges admission to the Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology course is done on the basis of candidates' performance in 10+2 which is also known as merit-based admission. Those candidates whose names appear in the merit list will be eligible for admissions to the DOT course.

Entrance-Based Admissions:-

Some of the colleges conduct entrance examinations for admission to the DOT course. Those candidates who qualify the entrance exam will be eligible for counselling process and final selection.

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