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Hello everyone, can any of you tell me about the syllabus of the Bachelor of Optometry and Ophthalmic Technology course of Rajiv Gandhi Paramedical Institute New Delhi? I am interested in studying for this course and preparing for the entrance exam so that I can get admission in this institute. I don’t have any idea about the course syllabus. Can you let me know?

Bachelor of Optometry and Ophthalmic Technology is a 4 year duration course and is divided into 6 semesters with 1 year internship. The detailed syllabus is given below.

Year I

Basic Human Sciences
Communicative English
Computer Application
Physical and Geometrical Optics
Properties of Light
Principle of Reflection and Refraction
Lenses and Their Combination and Images
Visual Angle and Visual Acuity Structure
Visual Axes, Angles, Vertex Power and Vergence
Optical Aberrations

Year II

Methods of Examination of the Eye
History Taking
Vision, Ocular Adnexa and External
Examination of the Anterior Segment
Examination of the Posterior Segment
Investigations
Special Investigations Related to Ophthalmology
Community Health
Concepts in Community Health
Health For All and Primary Health Care
Basics of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Prevention of Blindness
Health Insurance

Year III

Hospital Acquaintance
Defination and Classification of Hospitals
Hospital Organization
Public Relation and Image of Hospital
Outpatient Services and Accident and Emergency Services
Operation Theatre and Indoor Patient Department
Project Work/Dissertation
Revision & Internal Examination
Practical and Demonstration

Year IV

Internship