B.Sc. IN OPTOMETRY
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B.Sc. Optometry is an Undergraduate Program which deals with the examination, diagnosis, and management of diseases of the visual system. This course is synonymous with eye care & visual health. It trains the students to work as professionals whose main intent is to assess the vision of patient, prescribe & fit lenses to improve their vision.
Objectives: The Course is designed to develop
- an ophthalmic manpower in the country with all the theoretical and practical knowledge to become a qualified optometrist
- A dynamic & challenging paramedical career to the aspirants.
| First Semester Subjects | Second Semester Subjects | Third Semester Subjects |
|---|---|---|
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Anatomy
Physiology Biochemistry Medical Terminology English |
Ocular Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry Physical Optics and Principles of Lighting Geometric Optics Kannada Healthcare |
Optometric optics Applied Pathology Applied Microbiology Computer application / programming Environment science and Health |
| Fourth Semester Subjects | Fifth Semester Subjects | Sixth Semester Subjects |
|---|---|---|
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Applied Pharmacology Clinical Examination of Visual System and Optometric Instruments Visual optics Biostatics and Research methodology Constitution of India |
Dispensing Optometry and Occupational Optometry Contact Lens Ocular Diseases Medical Psychology |
Systemic Diseases Low vision aids & Geriatric Optometry Binocular single vision, Pediatric Optometry and Recent Advances Basic OT management |
Special features:
- Highly qualified competent faculty members to develop a high degree of conceptual skills, analytical skills & high-quality technical knowledge to the students.
- Updated Course Curriculum that can develop competency in candidates who in turn can manage ophthalmic disorders.
Career opportunities:
- Practice independently as an Optometrist
- Practice in optical establishments, Corporate & Private Hospitals, NGOs.
- Run optical shops and setups to dispense of visual aids.
- Start own specialty clinic like contact lenses, Computer vision, Orthoptics.
- Plethora of jobs in manufacturing and distribution sectors of ophthalmic lenses, contact lenses and ophthalmic instruments.
- Work with multinational eye care companies like Bausch & Lomb, Essilor, Zeiss, etc.
- Pursue M.Sc and PhD programs and take up teaching Optometry as a career.