📂 Resources
This section provides official documents related to the scope of practice of Optometrists in Assam and India. These documents are vital for institutional verification, law enforcement, and public awareness.
📝 Optometry Scope of Practice – Government Communications
Directorate of Health Services, Assam – Independent Practice Rights of Optometrists
DHS, Assam and Director and HOD, Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Guwahati report regarding the independent practice rights of Optometrists
Directorate of Medical Education, Assam – Roles and Scopes of Independent Practice of Optometrist in Assam
DME, Assam committee report on the Roles and Scopes of Independent Practice of Optometrist in Assam
Tripura Ophthalmic Science Council – Roles and Responsibilities of Optometrists
Outlines practice roles and responsibilities of Optometrists by Tripura State Allied and Healthcare Council
DGHS, MoHFW, New Delhi – RTI Reply on Optometry Practice
RTI response by Directorate General of Health, Ministry of Health And Family Welfare, Govt of India, regarding optometry practice
📚 NCAHP (National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions) – Official Documents and Circulars
NCAHP Act, 2021 – Full Text
Contains the National Commission For Allied and Healthcare Professions, Act 2021
Optometry Curriculum (2025) – NCAHP
Approved competency based curriculum (approved syllabus) for Optometry, by NCAHP
Optometry Definition – Under NCAHP Act, 2021
Definition of Optometry as per NCAHP Act, 2021
List of Allied and Healthcare Professions under NCAHP
Full list of Allied and Healthcare Professions as categorised by NCAHP
NCAHP Circular – Optometry is Not Paramedical
NCAHP Orders to discontinue the term paramedical to address professions like Optometry
📁 Miscellaneous
ISCO Code 2267 – Optometrists Task Statement
NCAHP assigns ISCO Code 2267 for optometrists. This contains ILO task stat for optometrists as per global standards.
These documents are provided for legal clarity and public awareness. They may be used as reference for institutions, law enforcement, or verification purposes.