About Us
"We shape visionaries — not just through lenses, but through learning."
Dr. Shivajirao Ghogare Optometry Institute, Dharashiv, established in 2019, is a premier institution for Optometry education in India. Equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms and advanced laboratories, the institute is dedicated to developing a new generation of professionally skilled and ethically grounded optometrists.
As a recognized name in the field of optometry colleges in Maharashtra, the institute provides a strong academic foundation and hands-on clinical training. The Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) program is designed to produce competent eye care professionals who work alongside ophthalmologists to diagnose and manage visual disorders.
The career scope of optometry in India and abroad is expanding rapidly. Our alumni have successfully established themselves as clinical practitioners, joined reputed eye hospitals, started independent optometry clinics, or pursued careers in academia and vision science research.
Dr. Shivajirao Ghogare Optometry Institute also contributes to national eye health initiatives by actively participating in the VISION 2025 program led by the Government of India, supporting the mission to eliminate avoidable blindness.
We are committed to offering a rich blend of academic excellence, clinical exposure, and value-based education. We hope your journey with us will be both professionally rewarding and filled with lifelong memories in the world of optometry.
The vision of our institute is to promote Best Education, to provide Best Treatment & to do Research, to create productive & fruitful citizens of India by effective & holistic physiotherapeutic approach,To enhance & promote modern physiotherapy teaching systems with the use of innovative ideas and thoughts.
The Mission of our institute is to provide a high quality of physiotherapy education & Research among students, to provide the conducive atmosphere for Physiotherapy education & Research, to implement various Manipulative and Mobilization skills which are the best & latest available techniques & technology into the system of education.
President Desk
I heartily congratulate Dr Shivajirao Ghogare Optometry Institute and wishing all the best to the students who have secure their admission in this institute.
This institute provides you the highest standards of Education & training to enable you all achieve not only the goals you aspire for but also to be able citizens of the country.
I am sure with well-equipped laboratories, library, infrastructure facilities and dedicated team of talented teachers, you will have ample opportunity to excel in life. thank you
Dr. Smita Ghogare MBBS, DOMS.
President
Yashodeep Bahuddeshiya Samajik Va Shaiakshanik Sanstha
Principal Desk
It is my privilege to introduce the Dr. Shivajirao Ghogare Optometry Institute, Dharashiv—a center of excellence in optometric education. We are committed to nurturing skilled, ethical, and compassionate eye care professionals.
Our curriculum blends scientific knowledge with clinical training, guided by experienced faculty and supported by affiliations with reputed hospitals. Modern labs, diagnostic tools, and a well-equipped library create a strong academic foundation.
As Principal, I assure our continued commitment to shaping optometrists who serve with knowledge and vision.
Dr. Smita Ghogare MBBS, DOMS.
Principal