Admissions open- Enrol in the BSc. In optometry course now!
Optometry is the branch of science that specialises in the examination, detection and prevention of eye-related ailments. It is a highly specialised field and skilled optometrists are in demand throughout the globe. An optometrist is involved in the examining of the eyes and prescribing corrective and preventive measures to overcome any eye-related problem. Optometrists are usually the first port of call before someone visits an ophthalmologist. They can direct a patient to an ophthalmologist if they detect the need for surgery in the initial screening or examination of the eye.
The Optometrist can detect problems in vision which may require corrective measures such as prescriptive spectacles or contact lenses. They can also provide remedial counselling and post-operation care for patients of eye diseases.
If you think you have the aptitude in maths and science, inclination towards medical science and the necessary communication skills then you should enrol yourself for BSc optometry course.
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What does the course entail?
The B.Sc in optometry offered by our institute is a rigorous 4 years long, full time, accredited, undergraduate programme. The course involves extensive theoretical study with assignments, projects and group exercises in conjunction to hand on real-time exposure to clinical situations.
The course curriculum is updated as per the technological advancement in the field, in consultation with industry experts. They are taught the structure of the eye and the various diseases that can affect the eye. The students are trained in measuring eyesight, detecting eye diseases and prescribing corrective lenses. Students will receive training in the utilisation of the various equipment for diagnosing vision defects and abnormalities.
On the successful completion of the course, the graduates will be eligible to work in private and government eye hospitals, clinics, opticians' showrooms, contact lenses manufacturing companies etc.
What does the institute offer?
- A fully functional and equipped optometry laboratory
- Skilled and competent faculty members
- Compulsory six months clinically integrated internship
- 100 assistance in placements
Students wishing to pursue higher education in this particular field can enrol in our M.Sc. programme
Eligibility criteria
Admission forms can be filled online or one can visit one of our counselling centres to apply. The following are the eligibility criteria for seeking admission to the programme;
- The candidate should have passed 10+2 in the science stream with minimum 50% aggregate score in Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English
- The candidate should have complete 17 years of age at the time of admission or should complete 17 years by 31st of December of the year of seeking admission