Become a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant in 3 Months
Step into a real hospital from day one. No prior experience required. Train under expert surgeons and build a career in ophthalmic healthcare.
Your Path to a Clinical Career Starts Here
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity isn't. AVEI, founded by the prestigious Amanat Eye Hospital, is changing that.
Our 3-Month (12-Week) Ophthalmic OT Assistant & Surgical Training Program is carefully designed to prepare students for a career assisting ophthalmologists through structured, hands-on learning. This helps beginners become job-ready in modern eye care facilities.
From day one, students are immersed in the day-to-day workings of a professional eye hospital — observing procedures, assisting clinical workflows, and gradually developing the skills required for ophthalmic OT roles.
- Training leading to employment at Amanat Eye Hospital
- Work in a real hospital with eye care professionals
- Get job-ready skills to work in ophthalmic clinics
- No prior experience required & No age limitation
Skills You Will Master
OT Management
- OT Cleaning & Maintenance
- Sterilization & Autoclaving
- Inventory Management
- Record Maintenance
Clinical Skills
- Patient Counselling
- Patient Preparation for Surgery
- Dilatation
- Vital Signs Recording
- Cannulation Assistance
Surgical Exposure
- Scrubbing, Gowning & Gloving
- Instrument Identification & Passing
- Microscope Setup & Surgical Assistance
- Cataract, Glaucoma, Refractive Surgery
- Paediatric Ophthalmology & Minor Procedures
Weekly Training Schedule
Page 1 of 2 — Weeks 1–6
Introduction to Ophthalmology & OT Protocols
OT layout, infection control, dress code, OT cleaning, and maintenance.
Sterilization & Instrument Management
Instrument identification, cleaning, washing, packing, and autoclaving.
Scrubbing & Sterile Techniques
Surgical hand scrub, gowning, gloving, and maintaining a sterile field.
Patient Care & Documentation
Patient handling, consent forms, counselling, records, data entry.
Pre-operative Preparation
Dilation, vital signs, patient preparations, and OT checklist.
Surgical Assistance Skills
Instrument passing, microscope setup, and assisting the surgeon during procedures.
Why Choose AVEI?
Real Hospital. Real Experience. Since 1958.
At AVEI, training goes beyond the classroom. You'll learn inside Amanat Eye Hospital, a trusted institution serving patients since 1958, gaining hands-on exposure in a real clinical environment.
Advanced Ophthalmic Expertise
Train at a multispecialty eye care hospital known for its expertise in glaucoma, cataract, laser eye surgery, medical and surgical retina procedures, and ICL treatments.
Accessible Healthcare Careers
AVEI was established to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world clinical practice. Meaningful careers in healthcare should be accessible to everyone.