Diploma in Ophthalmic Techniques 2019 - 2022 - LV Prasad Eye Institute
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Diploma in Ophthalmic Techniques
2019 - 2022
About LVPEI
L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), established in 1987, is a world-class eye health institute
encompassing clinical care, education, research, rehabilitation, eye banking and high impact
rural eye care. A World Health Organization(WHO) collaborating centre for the prevention
of blindness, the Institute offers comprehensive patient care, sight enhancement and
rehabilitation services and high-impact rural eye health programs. It also pursues cutting edge
research and offers training for various eye care professionals and administrative personnel.
LVPEI’s Kallam Anji Reddy campus at Hyderabad, a Centre of Excellence, is complemented
by three Tertiary Centres – MTC campus in Bhubaneswar, GMR Varalakshmi campus in
Visakhapatnam and the Kode Venkatadri Chowdary campus in Vijayawada.
Education at LVPEI
From its very inception, training has been a key part of LVPEI’s activities. Training programs
are offered for personnel at all levels of the eye care service delivery chain: post doctoral
ophthalmology fellows and practicing ophthalmologists, optometrists, ophthalmic
technicians, nurses, nursing assistants, support staff and eye care administrators.
Education at LVPEI has three main objectives:
• To upgrade the skills of practicing eye care professionals
• To provide opportunities to keep abreast of developments in the field of vision science
and eye care service delivery
• To equip new entrants to the ophthalmic/optometric field with appropriate skills and
knowledge
Diploma in Ophthalmic Techniques (DOT)
Objective: To offer a practical-based intensive clinical training in developing the ophthalmic
human resources in providing the eye care services in eliminating the visual impairment and
blindness.
Program structure: During the 3 years of the program, course work and hands-on clinical
training in the first 18 months and remaining 18 months of clinical training in LVPEI network
clinics, each trainee will be rotated through comprehensive, subspecialty clinics, ophthalmic
diagnostics including optometry subspecialties like contact lenses, low vision & rehabilitation
and ophthalmic dispensing.
DOT is collaborative program between Foundation of Ophthalmic & Optometry Research
Education Centre (FOOREC) and LVPEI. DOT program is recognized by Healthcare Sector Skill
Council (HSSC) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The HSSC has
been promoted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and National Skills Development
Corporation (NSDC).
DOT program details
Program duration 3 years
Start date 01 August 2019
INR 31,000/- per year
Course fee
(subject to change during the admission notification)
DOT program locations Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar campuses
If a trainee chooses to stay in the hostel, then the hostel and mess
Accommodation and mess charges INR 33,000/- (hostel fee: 9000/- and mess charges: 24000/-
charges for six months) to be paid at the time of admission (for Hyderabad
campus only)
Scholarships Available for financially underprivileged students
Trainee should bring one’s own Retinoscope, trial frame and Jackson’s
Requirement
Cross Cylinder (JCC) for training.
Examination details
Eligibility Intermediate (10+2) from a recognized central /state board
with mandatory subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology or
Mathematics
Selection process Based on the merit in the admission exam ( consists of written
test and a personal interview)
Applications Available at www.lvpei.org
Last date for application 15 July 2019
submission
Date of admission examination 20 July 2019
Examination centre For Hyderabad campus
Brien Holden Institute of Optometry and Vision Sciences
L V Prasad Eye Institute
GPR Campus, Kismathpur (near Kali Mandir)
Donbosco Nagar PO, Hyderabad - 500 086, India
For Bhubaneswar campus
Mithu Tulsi Chanrai Campus
Patia, Bhubaneswar - 751 024, India
Application fee INR 1000 paid through demand draft in the name of
“Hyderabad Eye Institute” payable at Hyderabad
(write your name and phone number on the backside of the DD)
Written test: 50 MCQs (20 questions from Physics & Chemistry, 20 from
Biology or Mathematics and remaining 10 from English & general
aptitude)
Syllabus For biology students: Biology, physics & chemistry,
For mathematics students: Mathematics, physics and chemistry
Students with both biology & mathematics, choose one option to
take the admission in the application formPostal address for sending the If you are applying for the Hyderabad campus
application form Mr Vijay Kumar Yelagondula
Brien Holden Institute of Optometry and Vision Sciences
L V Prasad Eye Institute, GPR Campus
Kismathpur, Donbosco Nagar PO
Hyderabad. 500 086, India
Ph: 040 -30615800/02/05/07
If you are applying for the Bhubaneswar campus
Krushna Gopal Panda
Mithu Tulsi Chanrai Campus
L V Prasad Eye Institute
Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751 024, India
Ph: +91 8895662033 Fax: +91 0674 3987130Application instructions:
Download the application form and fill in the details
Please refer to application instructions for making the application fee payment by demand
draft or online transfer
Attach self attested copies of all the certificates (10th, 10+2)
Any incomplete forms (including failing to attach all above mentioned attachments) will be
disqualified and not considered
Copyright ©June 2019
Hyderabad Bhubaneshwar Visakhapatnam Vijaywada
Kallam Anji Reddy Campus Patia GMR Varalakshmi Campus Kode Venkatadri Chowdary Campus
L V Prasad Marg, Banjara Hills Bhubaneshwar - 751 024 11-113/1, Hanumanthawaka Junction Tadigadapa
Hyderabad - 500 034 Odisha, India Visakhapatnam - 530 040 Vijayawada - 521 137
Telangana, India Andhra Pradesh, India Andhra Pradesh, India
To know more about us, reach us at:
Email: vijaykumar@lvpei.org (Hyderabad Campus)
Tel: + 91-40-30615802/05/07
krushnagopal@lvpei.org (Bhubaneshwar Campus)
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