DHA Optometrist Exam Syllabus (Dubai Health Authority)
• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
• Questions: ~150 MCQs
• Passing Marks: Around 55% (may vary)
• Focus: Clinical application of optometry concepts
Main Subjects Covered
1. Geometrical Optics
• Laws of reflection and refraction
• Lenses, mirrors, prisms
• Image formation and optical calculations
• Vergence and refractive index concepts
2. Clinical Visual Optics
• Visual angle and retinal illumination
• Spectacle lens design and aberrations
• Contact lens optics
• Magnification and field of view
3. Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
• Structure and function of the eye
• Cornea, lens, retina, aqueous and vitreous
• Physiology of accommodation and vision
• Intraocular pressure and tear film
4. Binocular Vision & Ocular Motility
• Fusion, stereopsis, and suppression
• Heterophoria and heterotropia
• AC/A ratio, vergence testing
• Amblyopia and strabismus management
5. Refraction
• Objective Refraction: Retinoscopy, Autorefraction
• Subjective Refraction: Duochrome, JCC, Fogging, Refinement
• Refractive errors: Myopia, Hypermetropia, Astigmatism, Presbyopia
• Determination of final prescription
6. Contact Lens Practice
• Types and materials of lenses
• Lens fitting, evaluation, and aftercare
• Contact lens complications and management
• Hygiene and disinfection protocols
7. Ocular Diseases & Disorders
• Conjunctival, corneal, and lens disorders
• Glaucoma and retinal diseases
• Systemic diseases affecting the eye
• First-line management and referrals
8. Pediatric Optometry
• Visual development in children
• Refractive errors in pediatrics
• Amblyopia detection and treatment
• Binocular vision problems in children
9. Geriatric Optometry
• Age-related ocular changes
• Cataract, presbyopia, glaucoma, macular degeneration
• Visual rehabilitation and low vision care
10. Low Vision & Rehabilitation
• Low vision assessment
• Optical and non-optical aids
• Rehabilitation techniques
• Patient counseling and training
11. Environmental & Occupational Optometry
• Visual ergonomics and workplace eye safety
• Effects of environment on vision
• Computer vision syndrome
• Industrial and protective eyewear
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