Diploma In Optometry|| previous year question paper| 2nd yr| 2024 |Optics & pharmacology| #optometry

This video provides an overview of a 2024 Optometry Diploma (2nd Year) examination paper covering Optics and Pharmacology. The narrator walks through the structure of the 75-mark exam, which lasts three hours, offering answers and explanations for various sections. Exam Paper Breakdown: Objective Questions (0:21 - 1:12): Covers multiple-choice topics such as the refractive index of Trivex lenses (1.52), the use of a keratometer for corneal curvature, phoropters for refraction, and the definition of progressive addition lenses. Right/Wrong Statements (1:13 - 2:04): Corrects common misconceptions, noting that lignocaine is an anesthetic (not antifungal), lensometers measure spectacle power (not IOL power), and tonometry measures intraocular pressure. Fill in the Blanks (2:04 - 2:36): Covers acronyms and definitions like NPCB (National Programme for Control of Blindness), the number of extraocular muscles (six), ofloxacin as an antibiotic, and the definition of RGP (Rigid Gas Permeable) lenses. Short and Detailed Answers (2:37 - 3:39): Outlines requirements for short-answer questions (e.g., spectacle types, prisms, low vision aids) and detailed theory questions (e.g., slit lamp definitions, soft contact lens fitting, Vision 2020 aims). The narrator concludes by emphasizing that these previous year papers are a vital resource for students preparing for their upcoming exams (3:59 - 4:14).