Ophthalmic Technician
Support eye care teams with testing, equipment and patient preparation.
Award: Higher National Diploma (HND) · Duration: 2 years after A/Levels · School: School of Medical and Biomedical Sciences
Programme overview
Support eye care teams with testing, equipment and patient preparation. The HND runs for 2 years after A/Levels, combining classroom teaching with practical work so you graduate ready to step into the role.
Teaching is delivered by experienced tutors in well-equipped classrooms and laboratories, with placement and career support throughout.
What you will study
- Ocular anatomy and common eye disease
- Visual acuity and field testing
- Ophthalmic instruments and their care
- Tonometry and basic diagnostic procedures
- Assisting in eye clinics and theatre
- Ocular pharmacology basics
- Infection control in eye care
- Supervised clinical placement
Where this can take you
- Ophthalmic technician in eye clinics
- Hospital ophthalmology departments
- Vision screening programmes
- Eye camp and outreach services
- Ophthalmic equipment support
- Further study in eye care
Ready to apply?
Check the entry requirements and fee structure, then start your application online.