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Key FactsMINIMUM ELIGIBILITY FOR BACHELOR OF OPTOMETRY
10+2 (Science)
PROGRAMME TYPE
UG
DEGREE AWARDED BY
MAKAUT
ADMISSION PROCESS
To complete admission online, follow the steps below:
- Fill up the online application form
- Sit for ENPAT and personal interview
- Receive selection letter via e-mail
- Pay admission fees
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY FOR BACHELOR OF OPTOMETRY
10+2 (Science)
PROGRAMME TYPE
UG
DEGREE AWARDED BY
MAKAUT
ADMISSION PROCESS
To complete admission online, follow the steps below:
- Fill up the online application form
- Sit for ENPAT and personal interview
- Receive selection letter via e-mail
- Pay admission fees
Course Details
Course Details of Bachelor of Optometry are as follows –
Course Breakup
OPTICS AND VISION
INSTRUMENTS AND DIAGNOSTICS
OPTOMETRY SPECIALITY PRACTICES
CLINICAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
PUBLIC HEALTH
Geometrical & Physical Optics
Exploring the principles of mirrors and lenses, properties of image formation on the retina, and the optics of the eye. Understanding the study of light, its fundamental properties, and its interaction with matter.
Visual Optics
Understanding the eye as an optical instrument, including its optical components and functions. Studying different types of refractive errors and developing clinical approaches for their diagnosis and management.
Ophthalmic Instrumentation
Advanced study of the design and functionality of various ophthalmic instruments. Understanding diagnostic procedures and their applications in eye care for effective patient management.
Ophthalmic Lens & Dispensing
Comprehensive understanding of spectacle lenses and frames, including materials, types, advantages, and disadvantages. Learning prescription techniques, lens construction, design applications, and power calculations for accurate dispensing.
Optical and Ophthalmic Instrumentation
Exploring commonly used optometric instruments, their basic principles, descriptions, and clinical applications. Understanding their role in vision assessments and eye health diagnostics.
Clinical Refraction
Studying various clinical refraction procedures, including pediatric optometry, special population assessments, neuro-optometric evaluations, and sports vision testing. Gaining expertise in advanced vision correction techniques.
Binocular Vision & Ocular Mobility
Exploring the theoretical aspects of binocular vision and ocular mobility, including their clinical applications. Understanding normal binocular vision, space perception, and the gross anatomy and physiology of extraocular muscles. Studying various binocular vision anomalies, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies.
Low Vision Aids & Visual Rehabilitation
Understanding the science of low vision, epidemiology of visual impairment, and different types of low vision devices with their optical principles. Exploring clinical approaches for low vision patients, assistive devices for the visually challenged, and rehabilitation techniques. Studying the causes, functional and psychosocial impact of low vision, and prescribing suitable assistive devices for enhanced visual care.
Contact Lenses
Studying the fundamentals of ocular lenses, including the theoretical and practical aspects of contact lenses. Understanding their applications, fitting techniques, and management for various ocular conditions.
Microbiology & Pathology
Understanding the basic biological, biochemical, and pathogenic characteristics of microorganisms that affect human health. Exploring the role of pathogens in ocular infections and disease processes.
Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
Comprehensive study of the gross, functional, and applied anatomy of the eye and adnexa. Examining the connections between the central nervous system and the eye, normal eye functions, physiological development, and the mechanisms involved in vision.
Biochemistry
Exploring the structure, function, and interrelationship of biomolecules, as well as the consequences of biochemical imbalances. Understanding metabolic processes in different ocular structures and the integration of metabolic pathways relevant to eye health.
Ocular Disease
Studying various ocular diseases affecting different parts of the eye. Covering clinical signs and symptoms, causes, pathophysiological mechanisms, diagnostic approaches, differential diagnoses, and management strategies.
Systemic Conditions and the Eye
Understanding systemic diseases and their ocular manifestations. Learning about their classification, clinical diagnosis, complications, and management to recognize the impact of systemic health on vision.
Public Health and Community Optometry
Exploring the fundamentals of public health and its application in optometry. Understanding community optometry, epidemiology of vision problems with a special focus on the Indian scenario, and analyzing case studies on eye health initiatives.
Pharmacology
Studying the actions, uses, adverse effects, and modes of administration of drugs related to eye care. Understanding the application and interpretation of pharmacological principles in routine clinical optometry examinations.
Research Methodology & Biostatistics
Learning the fundamentals of qualitative and quantitative research methods, biostatistics, and their applications in vision science. Understanding statistical data analysis, research principles, inference drawing, and field-based project implementation.
Scope & Career Opportunities
Optometry is a challenging and dynamic career option that offers high salary, job stability and tremendous potential for growth and further research. After completing Bachelor of Optometry Students can work as
- Clinical optometrist in private practice
- Government or private hospitals
- Optometrist in retail and corporate sector
- Lecturer / Professor in academic sector
- Research assistant
- Research associate and research coordinator
- Public health and community optometrist
- Basic research scientist
- Professional services
- Designing and manufacturing of contact lens, spectacles
Success Stories
Rohit Dutta
B.Optom (3) Medplus
Abhishek Singh
Branch Manager Optica East Africa-Nairobi, Kenya
Shalini Kumari
Roheet Dhakal
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