Optometry

Admission Criteria & Checklist

Name Of Course	Duration	Capacity	Eligibility	Skills	Required Document
Bachlor of Optometry	3 Years & 1Year Internship	-	1. H.Sc. In Science 2. PCB Group 3. diploma in ophthalmic science form GMC/MUHS 4. diploma in optometry form GMC/MUHS	1. Communication Skills 2. Professional Conduct 3. Patient Examination and management. 4. Optical Dispensing 5. Documentation	1. Nationality/Domicile 2. SSC & HSC Certificates 3. NEET Result 4. Caste Certificate 5. Caste Validity 6. Non-Creamilier 7. Gap Certificate (if applicable) 8. Leaving Certificate 9. Medical Certificate 10. Stamp Paper (if applicable) 11. Photos

Optometry programme

Aim:

To prepare a cadre of optometrists as primary eye care professionals by institutional education clinical training. They can independently practice the profession and science of optometry in an optometry clinic, optical establishment or an eye hospital along with other medical professionals including ophthalmic surgeons.
The syllabus aims at preparing an optometrists, who can practice independently or take up employment in eye establishment. An Optometrists may independently manage an optical establishment.

Objective:

To train optometry graduates who will be able to teach optometry at a school / college of optometry up further education and to research in ophthalmic field.
To train optometrists to independently perform the tasks of routine clinical eye examination including refraction, to detect any pathological disorders of the eye and system.
To train optometrists to independently prescribe all types of optical corrections including Spectacles, contact lens, low vision aids, vision therapy, eye exercises.
To be able to satisfy the needs of the ophthalmic industry as a whole.

Goals:

Be able to develop skills to provide comprehensive eye examination.
a. To acquire knowledge on ocular structures, its functions and pathological change.
b. To carryout ophthalmic investigations
c. To impart knowledge with regard to common eye diseases
d. To impart knowledge on treatment modalities from the perspective of counseling.
e. To acquire knowledge about the referral guidelines for ocular and systemic conditions
Be able to correct refractive error and provide spectacle prescription
Be able to fit, evaluate, prescribe and dispense contact lenses for refractive correction and other ocular conditions
Be able to assess the low vision and provide comprehensive low vision care
Be able to have adequate knowledge to develop skill in manufacturing of spectacle lenses, contact lenses and low vision devices.
Be able to do complete binocular vision assessment, manage non-strabismic binocular vision anomalies and refer condition which warrants surgery
Be able to assess the visual demands for various occupations and match it to the visual capabilities. Also be able to advice on eye safety wear for various
occupations.
Have knowledge and skill for early detection of various ocular conditions and pathologies –Refractive error, Strabismus, Cataract, Diabetic retinopathy,
Glaucoma etc.
Have knowledge regarding organizations of eye banks and preservation of ocular tissues.
Have knowledge on sensory substitution and other rehabilitation measures for totally visually challenged.
Have knowledge of counselling on visual/ocular hygiene, nutritional and environmental modifications