Optometry Department

The Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology Programs of RIPANS was introduced with its first batch of students in the year 1996 under the guidance of Dr. Lalsangluaia Sailo MBBS, MS, who was then the Head of Department of Ophthalmology at Civil Hospital, Aizawl. It is recognized by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) and affiliated to the MSCTE (Mizoram State Council for Technical Education) which conducted the Final Examinations. Read More

The Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology Programs of RIPANS was introduced with its first batch of students in the year 1996 under the guidance of Dr. Lalsangluaia Sailo MBBS, MS, who was then the Head of Department of Ophthalmology at Civil Hospital, Aizawl. It is recognized by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) and affiliated to the MSCTE (Mizoram State Council for Technical Education) which conducted the Final Examinations. The programs was restructured and modified to Diploma in Optometry and has now been upgraded to a degree programs of B.Sc (Optometry & Ophthalmic Techniques) from 2011 session and has been accorded Provisional Affiliation by the Mizoram University. Examinations are now conducted by the Mizoram University Objective Optometry & Ophthalmic Techniques is a health care profession that is autonomous and optometrists are primary health care practitioners of the eye and visual system who provide comprehensive eye and vision care, which includes refraction and dispensing, detection/ diagnosis and co-management of disease in the eye and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system. Traning programs and Academic Calender It shall be a programs of 4 years duration, (3yrs theory+ 1 year Internship) conducted by the Institute.  Compulsory Internship will be done  only in the  identified Eye Care Centres in different parts of India for a period of one year. Admissions will be held in the month of August every year. STAFF/FACULTY Dr. R. Lalduhawmi MBBS ,HoDDr. Laura VL Biakthangi, Asst Prof.Mr. Firdoos Jaman M. Optom, DemonstratorDr. Ch. Sarakham Aimol, PhD, Optometry, DemonstratorMs. Amy Lalnunsiami, M. Optom, DemonstratorMs. Lalhluzuali M. Optom, DemonstratorMr. Raktim Das B. Optom, DemonstratorMs. Katia Kayina M. Optom, DemonstratorMs. Vanlalhmingmawii, LDCMr. Lalrongbawla, MTSMr. PC Lalrinliana, MTS FACULTY FROM OTHER DEPARTMENT Read Less