Optometry is an undergraduate Bioscience course. This three year course trains students in optometry. Optometry is a health care profession which is concerned with the health of the eyes and related structures. B.Sc. (Optometry) degree course includes the study of the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of eyes, especially related to visual, optical symptoms, refractive errors and their correction, using lenses and other optical aids. This program also covers the study of vision screening (eye testing), diagnosis of visual problems and vision training, optometric counselling of patients with partial sight, colour blindness and hereditary vision defects, and designing and fitting of spectacles, contact lens, and low vision aids.
Optometry
This program offers a wide range of opportunities to work both national and international. Also, the need for the skills and knowledge in this field is growing day by day in the international market. The Number of optical healthcare centres and Specialised Eye Care Hospitals are growing every year, along with this the need for people with skills and knowledge in Optometry is also growing.
This course is suitable for all students, especially student with good manner, good vision and coordination. Also students with self-discipline, a disposition to serve others, work ethics characterised by dedication and persistence and the ability to deal tactfully with patients are naturally suitable for this program.
In other words, Students planning to work in medical and medical related field can choose this program. Also students planning to do higher studies or research in related field can also choose this program as a stepping stone for their future.
Eligibility
Higher secondary (12th) passed in state board or equivalent examination from a recognized Board.
Career Opportunities
- Sales Executive
- Optometrist
- Optician
- Eye Doctor
- Teacher
Industry Opportunities
- Contact Lens and Ophthalmic lens industry
- Eye Clinics
- Eye Doctors
- Health Consultants
- Hospital Eye Departments
- Lens Manufacturing Units
- Multinational Companies dealing with Eye Care Products as Professional Services Executives
- Occupational Health Sector
- Optical Shops
- Optician Showrooms
Fees Stucture
S. No. |
Course |
Fees per semester |
Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optometry | ₹ 50,000 | 20 |