Advance Diploma In Optometry Technician (ADOT)

Optometric technicians assist an optometrist, an eye doctor who provides primary vision care, such as prescribing corrective lenses and administering eye exams. Optical technicians make optical parts for scientific instruments such as microscopes and telescopes, lenses for spectacles and contact lenses.

The program will extend over 1 academic year. It compresses of general courses and courses related specifically to Optometry and 6 months internship

Eligibility:

High school education and above & professional body Diploma and Transcript. Have at least 2 years post qualification experience in your field of study

CODE	SUBJECT TITLE	THEORY	PRACTICAL	CREDIT HOURS
Semester 1
Opt 101	Eye Examinations	1	1	2
Opt 102	Optics And Spectacles	2	2	4
Opt 103	Assembling Of Spectacles	2	2	4
Opt 104	Vision Examination (Refraction)	2	2	4
Opt 105	Basic Ophthalmology	1	2	3
Total		8	9	17
Semester II
Opt 201	Contact Lenses	1	1	2
Opt 204	Visual Perception	2	2	4
Opt 206	Low Vision And Rehabilitation	2	2	4
Opt 207	Professional Development	1		1
Opt 208	Management Studies	1		1
Opt 209	Introductory Placement In Optical Firm		4	4
Opn 310	Research And Project Writing	2		2
Total		9	9	12

1 credit unit of lectures = 15 hours/semester

1 credit unit of practical = 96 hours/semester

Clinical Posting and Internship

Total Clinical Experience	# of Clinical Hours
Clinical posting : 4hrs x 5days x 4months	320
Refractive assessment, diagnosis and treatment (Refraction) (3hrsx5dayx6months)
	360
Optical workshop (3hrs x 5days x 6months	360
Community/field work (2hrs x 5 days x 6 months)	240
Management and optical practice (1hr x 5days x 6months)	120
Total	1400