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B.Sc. Optometry

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3 + 1 Year Internship

About the Course

The B.Sc. in Optometry is a specialized undergraduate program designed to train students in the science of eye care and visual health. Optometrists play a crucial role in diagnosing vision problems, prescribing corrective lenses, detecting eye diseases, and providing non-surgical management of ocular conditions. The course is a blend of vision science, anatomy, clinical skills, and optics, equipping students to work confidently in eye care hospitals, optical chains, and vision clinics.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Pass in 12th standard (HSC)
  • Candidates from any recognized science-based degree background may apply

Curriculum Overview

Year 1

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology (General & Ocular)
  • General Optics and Physics
  • Introduction to Visual Optics
  • Ocular Diseases (Basic)
  • Communication Skills & Patient Interaction
  • Primary Eye Examination Techniques
  • Clinical Optometry
  • Optometric Instruments & Techniques
  • Contact Lens Fitting and Care
  • Ocular Pharmacology
  • Visual Perception & Binocular Vision
  • Community Eye Health & Vision Screening
  • Low Vision Aids & Rehabilitation
  • Pediatric Optometry
  • Advanced Contact Lens Practice
  • Ocular Pathology and Systemic Diseases
  • Research Methodology & Clinical Project
  • Practice Management & Professional Ethics
  • Students complete 1 year of clinical internship in eye hospitals and vision centers, working under the guidance of optometrists and ophthalmologists. They gain proficiency in vision assessment, patient care, optical dispensing, and eye health education.