Optometry
Mission
- To provide quality education and clinical training in vision care and eye health.
- To develop skilled optometrists capable of performing vision assessments and detecting eye disorders.
- To promote patient-centered care, professional ethics, and responsibility in eye care practice.
- To encourage continuous learning and adoption of advanced optometric technologies.
- To prepare graduates to contribute effectively to vision care services and community eye health programs.
Programs offered
Undergraduate
B.Optometry
B. Optometry is an undergraduate program that focuses on vision care, eye examination, and the detection of visual disorders. The course trains students to perform eye tests, prescribe corrective lenses, and assist in the diagnosis and management of eye diseases.
Postgraduate
M.Optometry
M. Optometry is a postgraduate program that provides advanced knowledge and clinical training in vision science, eye care, and optometric practices. The program prepares students to specialize in advanced diagnostic techniques, research, and comprehensive eye care management.
What will they learn?
- General anatomy
- General physiology
- General biochemistry
- General pharmacology
- General pathology
- Ocular and related neurophysiology
- Ocular and related neuroanatomy
- Geometrical optics
- Physical optics
- Mathematical and geometric optics
Career Opportunities
- Optometrist in eye hospitals and vision care centers
- Clinical Optometrist assisting ophthalmologists in diagnosis and patient care
- Contact Lens Specialist
- Optical Consultant / Optical Store Manager
- Vision Care Specialist in eye clinics and optical chains
- Clinical Application Specialist for ophthalmic equipment companies
- Research Assistant or Academician after higher studies
