Syllabus for the MP Ophthalmic Assistant
Detailed Syllabus Breakdown
(75 Marks – Technical Section)
1. Anatomy and Physiology
• Human and ocular anatomy with focus on:
• Bony orbit, ocular adnexa (eyelids, lacrimal system), extraocular muscles, cranial nerves
• Coats of the eyeball: Cornea, Sclera, Uvea, Retina, Lens, Vitreous humor
2. Physiology of the Eye
• Mechanisms of vision including color vision
• Ocular motility and binocular vision
• Accommodation and convergence (focusing mechanisms)
• Aqueous and lacrimal fluid formation and circulation
3. Physics & Optics
• Laws of refraction and reflection for spherical and cylindrical surfaces
• Optical aberrations (imperfections in ophthalmic lenses/glasses)
• Prisms: terminology and practical applications in ophthalmology
4. Microbiology
• Ocular pathogens: bacteria, viruses, fungi
• Diagnostic techniques: conjunctival smears, cultures, scrapings, Gram’s & KOH staining
• Infection control: cross-infection prevention, antisepsis, asepsis
5. Clinical Pathology
• Basic lab tests: urine exams for albumin/sugar
• Preparation and staining of blood slides for DLC and malaria parasites
6. Ophthalmic Pharmacy
• Drug delivery methods for eye conditions
• Common ophthalmic medications: preparation, dispensing, side-effects, dosages (e.g., fluorescein, atropine, pilocarpine, antibiotics)
• Drug categories: Anesthetics, Antibiotics, Cycloplegics, Miotics, Mydriatics
7. Vision Testing & Refraction
• Principles of visual acuity testing
• Geometrical & physiological optics, refractive error correction (myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism, presbyopia, aphakia)
• Ophthalmic lenses, contact lenses (uses, abuses), spectacle checking, and low vision aids (LVA)
• Objective & subjective refraction techniques (e.g., retinoscopy)
• Visual field testing principles and methods
8. Common Eye Diseases & Emergencies
• Infections & inflammations: conjunctivitis (including trachoma), corneal ulcers and opacities, iritis, eyelid/lacrimal sac diseases
• Cataract – types and management
• Glaucoma & squint: basic understanding and management principles
• Effects of systemic disorders (diabetes, hypertension) on the eye
9. Ocular Emergencies
• Management of chemical, mechanical, and radiation injuries (including foreign bodies)
• Acute conditions: sudden blindness, acute glaucoma
• General/ophthalmic emergency resuscitation procedures
10. Instruments & Equipment
• Identification and usage of ophthalmic instruments
• Basics of maintenance and care of diagnostic equipment
• Principles of asepsis in ocular surgery
• Assisting in minor surgical procedures
11. Nursing & Record Keeping
• Nursing care specifics for ophthalmic patients
• Maintaining disease, alphabetic, and numeric indexes for surgical records
12. Community Ophthalmology & Health Education
• National blindness control programs
• School-screening protocols and survey methodologies in schools/sub-health centers
• Rehabilitation and vocational training for the visually impaired
• Eye camp organization: publicity, OPD setup, refraction, OT arrangements, sanitation, transport, food/water logistics
• Patient management during camps: pre-op prep, anesthesia, dispensing drops, dressing, bandaging
• Role in OT: sterilization, carbolization, fumigation, OT assisting
• Post-camp follow-up instructions and visits
Section Key Topics Covered
• Anatomy & Physiology : Eye structure, eyeball layers, ocular muscles, cranial nerves
• Physiology of the Eye: Vision mechanics, accommodation, ocular motility, tear/aqueous dynamics
• Physics & Optics : Refraction, aberrations, prisms
• Microbiology : Eye pathogens, tests, infection control
• Clinical Pathology: Urine tests, blood slide prep
• Ophthalmic Pharmacy : Eye medications, dosage, categories
• Vision Testing & Refraction: Visual acuity, lenses, plus refraction techniques
• Eye Diseases & Emergencies: Common conditions, injury management, emergency procedures
• Instruments & Minor Procedures: Instrument usage, equipment care, asepsis, minor , OT assistance
• Nursing & Record Keeping: Patient care, maintaining medical records
• Community Ophthalmology & Health Education: Blindness programs, eye camps, community screening, rehabilitation
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