Diploma in ophthalmic technology is a diploma course that is usually a three years long degree for students who have just finished their 10th standard. Diploma in ophthalmic technology is a two years long course for students who have completed their PUC or 12th standard. This course is focused on students who are interested in eye care, eye examination, vision defects, corrective surgery, ocular diseases, ophthalmic equipment, monitoring patients and caring for them, etc.