Diploma in Refraction and Dispensing : The Sankara Nethralaya Academy

Diploma in Refraction and Dispensing

Health care profession concerned with the health of the eyes and related structures like visual systems and vision information have become increasingly popular. Refractionists (also known as ophthalmic opticians) are medical professionals trained to prescribe lenses to improve vision, and to diagnose and treat various eye diseases. They can also refer the patients to other healthcare professionals, such as ophthalmologists, neurologists and general medical practitioners for further treatment or investigation.

Objective:

Evolved with a view to meet the growing needs of trained ophthalmic personnel who can participate in preliminary examination

and surgical assistance to an ophthalmologist in various departments.

To provide support services to the ophthalmologists by performing tasks, this can be delegated.

Course Details

Eligibility	• 12th standard pass from Central/State Board or its equivalent with good credits in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology. • Age Limit: 17-20 years as on 01.05.2012
No of Positions	25
Duration	2 Years
Course Fee	Rs. 20,000

On completion of the course, the refractionist will be able to:

Apply basic ophthalmic practice in providing quality health care system.

Provide complete health care for patients with ophthalmic disorder problems

Understand common eye disorders, diagnostic tests, surgical treatments and health care considerations

Prepare clinical reports and gather appropriate documents for patient examination

Perform initial patient examination, which includes preliminary vision check, refraction, intraocular pressurechecking and other aspects of

ophthalmic out patient care

Programme Highlights:

Experienced Faculty

Training at NABH accredited Hospital

Innovative Class room sessions

Hands on practical training

Assured Placement on completion the course

Career Opportunities:

With the blooming Eye care hospitals and Optical Chains every now and then, this profession is a never fading health care sector with umpteen opportunities open up. Sankara Nethralaya, Leading Eye care hospital in India assures your placement on successful completion of the course.

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Announcement:

TSNA is now in the process of receiving the application forms for the forthcoming batch in August.As the last date for receiving the application is June 30th,interested candidates are requested to send their completed application form with necessary documents before that date.

Contact Us:
Mr. A Mahalingam
Academic officer
The Sankara Nethralaya Academy (TSNA)
(Unit of Medical Research Foundation)
No.9, Vanagaram Road, Ayanambakkam
Chennai - 600 095, Tamil Nadu.
Ph No: 044 - 4908 6000 / 4908 6001 Fax: 044 28254180
E - mail : snacademy@snmail.org or mahali@snmail.org