INTRODUCTION

Ophthalmic Assistant (Certificate in Health Science - Ophthalmology) course has been running in the association with Tilganga Eye Centre since 2000. During three years training, first one year is taught in Dhulikhel Medical Institute and last two years are continued in Tilganga Eye Center, Kathmandu.

Aim

To produce competent, compassionate and independent ophthalmic assistant who can carry out their professional responsibilities effectively and efficiently in a variety eye health care settings

Objectives

• To produce compassionate mid level ophthalmic human resources who can play an important role in eye care delivery system in hospitals and community
• To facilitate research activities in health science studies

Affiliation

Tilganga Eye Center is directly associated with this program. Ophthalmology faculties consist of faculties of DMI and Tilganga Eye Center

Entry Requirement:

Certificate level:

SLC minimum second division with Math Science and English or equivalent
degree

Scholarships

Limited scholarships are available for the needy students. Beside limited scholarship schemes, there is provision for Educational Loan scheme too.

Awards

Awards are awarded to excelling students on the basis of their academic merit in each course and   also to those who show excellent performance in Extra Curricular Activities.

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