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 + 6 months Internship

Eligibility   : 50% aggregate in 10+2 (Science) with Physics, Chemistry & Biology/Mathematics

Course Fees :

Admission Fee                                    :  Rs.   35,000/-

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

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

 

Bachelor of Optometry

Duration   : 5 Years (4 years + 12 months internship)

Eligibility   :

• Passed the Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by any Indian University or a duly constituted Board with pass marks (50% marks) in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics.

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 in Optometry from recognized university with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate.

Course Fees :

Admission Fee                                    :  Rs.    40,000/-

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

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