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Certificate course in Ophthalmic Dispensing leading to Certified Dispensing Optician
 
The roots of modern optometry are in Opticianary. History tells that previously there were only two groups who used to make spectacles per the orders called Opticians. Within these groups few have perfected in eye check up and called themselves Prescribing opticians. From here the modern Dispensing Opticians & Optometry born .
 
  • Why to upgrade & become Certified Dispensing Optician?

Opticianary & dispensing is a scientific & technical business. There is huge population of the opticians in India. Most have them do not have any formal education in eye care. As they are working opticians (optician shop owners) can not attend long duration residential courses.

It is ideal for them to upgrade their knowledge through DL mode. The optician gets certificate of completion of course of ophthalmic dispensing. This will add value in their practices as they can display their knowledge. This knowledge will help them in better counseling skills, improve technical terms proficiency & offer serious aura for the business.

In today’s competitive era & knowledge economy it is must for every professional to upgrade their knowledge & skills. Today’s customer is savvy. He knows what he wants. He expects a world class services & prefers to buy from the person/ establishment who knows the products technical features.
 
Course name Certificate course in Ophthalmic Dispensing
Duration 8 months
For Working opticians, passing out/ passed out students of optometry
Fees Rs. 10000/- per student
Mode Distance learning
Reach National
Courseware 8 basic modules with 1 soft skill module printed, CD
Evaluation Continuous evaluation at the end of every month through assignment 1module + 1assignment at the end of every module.
 
Course Outline
 
  • Module I

1. Basic ocular anatomy & physiology

2. Basic optics

 

  • Module II

3. Ophthalmic optics

4. Lenses- types, optics etc

5. Transposition: types, importance exercises

 

  • Module III

6. Frames- measurement, datum & boxing system, selection

7. Principles of functional & cosmetic dispensing

8. PD, IPD, centration, on face measurement, pentascopic angle, measurement of height

9. Problems & solutions in measurements

 

  • Module IV

10. Basics of refractive errors

 

  • Module V

11. Progressive lenses

 

  • Module VI

12. Common complaints on optical counter & scientific solutions

 

  • Module VII

13. Coatings

 

  • Module VIII

14. Sales techniques

15. Question paper: objective type & case study

 

The comprehensive study modules will be provided along with the detail course plan.
 
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