Optometry is a healthcare profession that focuses on diagnosing and treating issues related to vision and eye health. It involves more than just prescribing glasses and lenses. Optometrists screen for various signs of eye diseases, provide specialist advice and treatment, and promote ocular hygiene. It’s a dynamic field that covers a wide range of intricacies related to eye health.
Some of the common areas covered by Optometrist are:
During the program, students are trained to perform a comprehensive eye examination and provide appropriate optometric management. Students are provided training in the areas of contact lens, low vision, binocular vision, and optical dispensing during the course along with participation in various national-level community-based eye screening camps.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program can find placements in traditional and non-traditional areas including:
Eyecare Hospitals
Optical and Contact lens industries
Ophthalmic drug Industries
Ophthalmic Instrument Trainer
Clinical Instructor in colleges and Universities
Low vision rehabilitation
Vision Therapist
Academic Teaching and Research
Private Practice (Establish Own Clinic)
NGOS
Future Studies
Masters in Optometry
Fellowship in Optometry
PhD in Optometry/ Ophthalmology
Duration
4 Years inclusive of a one-year internship
