Diploma in Ophthalmology is a postgraduate medical Ophthalmology course. Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems. Since ophthalmologists perform operations on eyes, they are both surgical and medical specialists.
During the course, students learn the properties of light & geometry optics, including refraction and reflection. Here they understand the principles of vision. Some of the topics covered include that how glasses & contact lenses can improve refraction & reflection problems in the human eye. The Duration of the course is one year but it may more or less then this is depending on rules & regulations of different institutes.
Diploma in Ophthalmology (DO) Seats Distribution in Karnataka
*RGUHS-Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
During the course, students learn the properties of light & geometry optics, including refraction and reflection. Here they understand the principles of vision. Some of the topics covered include that how glasses & contact lenses can improve refraction & reflection problems in the human eye. The Duration of the course is one year but it may more or less then this is depending on rules & regulations of different institutes.
Diploma in Ophthalmology (DO) Seats Distribution in Karnataka
| Institution Name | University Name | Management | Intake |
| Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 01 |
| Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Govt. | 07 |
| Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 01 |
| Govt. Medical College, Mysore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Govt. | 09 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum | KLE University, Belgaun | Trust | 10 |
| JJM Medical College, Davangere | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 06 |
| JSS Medical College, Mysore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 01 |
| Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli | RGUHS, Bangalore | Govt. | 06 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore | Manipal University, Manipal | Trust | 01 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | Manipal University, Manipal | Trust | 01 |
| Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 02 |
| M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 02 |
| Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 01 |
| MVJ Medical College & Research Hospital, Bangalore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 02 |
| Navodaya Medical College, Raichur | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 01 |
| S. Nijalingappa Med. Coll. & HSK Hosp. & Research Centre, Bagalkot | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 01 |
| Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 02 |
| Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 02 |
| Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary | RGUHS, Bangalore | Govt. | 02 |
| Vydehi Institute Of Medical Sc. & Research Centre, Bangalore | RGUHS, Bangalore | Trust | 01 |
*RGUHS-Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.