Optometry

Academic Focus

Optometry course that offers specialist the advice on eye care. Adequate training in Optometry also enables professionals to specialize in the fields of low vision rehabilitation, advanced contact lenses, binocular vision, vision therapy, neuro-optometric rehabilitation etc. The program is aimed at providing the students with excellent hands-on training and rigorous theoretical knowledge. In a nutshell, a career after master in Optometry offers personal growth, unlimited opportunity, respect in society, contribution to the community for improving healthcare, and as a result good quality of life, job flexibility, and financial success.

Career Scope

Academics – Working in a university or college as a teaching faculty to optometry students

Research – Conducting research on optometric technology and treatment

Independent practice – Owning individuals practice to provide direct patient care

Retail/Optical – Practicing as consultant in a retail setting such as lenskart, vision express, Titan Eye & other optical outlets

Optical industry & Contact lens industry – Performing clinical research, developing eye related products, or providing patient care with in a network of clinics

Government jobs – Both in Central and State government hospitals, public health centre.

 

Courses  Offered

Diploma in Optometry

Duration   :  2 years + 1 year internship

Eligibility   :  HS (10+2) with PCB and  minimum of  45% marks ( 5% relaxation for Reserved Categories).

Course Fees :

Admission Fee                                    :  Rs.   35,000/-

Tuition Fee per Semester                  :  Rs.  30,000/-

Caution Deposit *(Refundable)       :  Rs.  10,000/-

 

Bachelor of Optometry

Duration   : 4 Years + 1 Year Internship

Eligibility   : HS (10+2) with PCB and  minimum of  50% marks ( 5% relaxation for Reserved Categories).

Course Fees :

Admission Fee                                    :  Rs.    40,000/-

Tuition Fee per Semester                 :  Rs.    50,000/-

Caution Deposit *(Refundable)       :  Rs.   15,000/-

 

Master in Optometry

Duration      :  2 Years

Eligibility   : Bachelor of Optometry from recognized university with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for Reserved Categories).

Course Fees :

Admission Fee                                    :  Rs.    40,000/-

Tuition Fee per Semester                 :  Rs.    45,000/-

Caution Deposit *(Refundable)       :  Rs.   15,000/-