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Academic Focus:
Optometry is a paramedical field that deals with eyes, their structures, vision, visual system, and vision information processing in human beings. Optometrists are trained to check any defect in vision, its treatment like prescribing and dispensing spectacles and contact lenses to improve vision.
This is a dynamic and challenging carrier, which allows one to help people, achieve personal growth, community respect, job flexibility, and financial success and offers virtually unlimited opportunities. Being a regulated profession, an optometrist’s scope of practice may differ depending on the location.
Career Scope:
The program is envisaged to develop multipurpose ophthalmic manpower at the paramedical level. Optometry technology professionals play a vital role in supporting optometrists and ophthalmologists in delivering eye care services. While optometrists and ophthalmologists diagnose and treat eye conditions, optometry technology professionals assist in various clinical and technical aspects of eye care. Here’s an overview of the career scope of optometry technology: Optical Laboratory Technician, Optometric Assistant, Ophthalmic Technician, Optical Sales Representative, Optical Practice Manager, Optical Educator, Teleoptometry Technician, Optical Product Development Specialist