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Sankar Foundation Eye Institute conducts the following Diploma courses. Recognized by Andhra Pradesh State Allied and Health Care Professions Council.
These admissions are done through counselling by District Medical & Health Officer, Visakhapatnam.  Optometry is a rewarding career that offers high job satisfaction and is highly job oriented
Diploma Course in Ophthalmic Assistant (DOA)
During the course, the students acquire skills in health sciences and will have the opportunity to practice their skills in a clinical setting. They acquire knowledge and skill in the test of specs, retinoscopy, identifying common eye diseases, conducting camps, and taking an active role in prevention of blindness during their course. The course may also cover topics such as front office procedures and patient billing.
- Care for patients by taking history
- Performing various procedures and tests
- Preparing patients to see the doctor
Their work provides ophthalmologists with important information to help diagnose and treat patients
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Diploma Course in Ophthalmic Technician (DOM )
During the course, the students are trained towards a career in optometry, including anatomy, physiology of the eye, optics, optometric procedures, and optical devices. The course may cover soft skills as an optometric technician will require having a good rapport with patients, communicating effectively with superiors, and being precise in their work. The students will also be familiarized with common office applications.
Optometric technicians work with optometrists to assist in carrying out eye examinations and treatments
- Testing patients’ visual acuity
- Depth perception
- Pressure inside of the eye
- colour vision
- pupil reflexes
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Diploma in Medical Sterilization Management, Operation Theatre Technician
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Eligibility : Intermediate or Equivalent
No of Students Till Date : Yet to be admitted
In addition, they prepare exam schedules, ready exam rooms, assist in making or repairing eyeglasses, clean ocular equipment, and other duties as needed. Optometry Technicians also pre-test patients, schedule appointments, answer phones, and sell contact lenses and backup glasses.