DOT (Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology)

DOT (Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology)

Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology is a 3 years (2 years in case of 10+2 entry) long Diploma certificate program. This course is well known by the short name of DOT. In this article, you will be reading about DOT course details, eligibility criteria, admission process, syllabus and career prospects.

You must be wondering what Ophthalmic Technology course is all about. Ophthalmology is a discipline that focuses on eye care. Topics such as eye examination, vision defects, ocular diseases, corrective surgery, optics etc are covered in this discipline. The post of ‘Ophthalmologist (Eye Doctor, as laymen call it)’ is the highest available job profile in this field. Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology professionals are trained to assist and work under Ophthalmologists.

Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology course trains students in areas such as examining patients, basic treatment of vision problems, work on eye testing and other ophthalmic equipment, monitoring patients, prescribing and dispensing spectacles and contact lenses and optometry practices.