Bachelor of Optometry
2026-03-17 10:37Bachelor of Optometry
Bachelor of Optometry
Programme Highlights
Modern Lab Facilities
Work with advanced tools like autorefractors, keratometers and slit lamps in fully equipped optometry labs designed for clinical readiness.
Clinical Exposure
Participate in hospital-based training, vision screening camps and eye OPDs to build real-world patient interaction and diagnostic skills.
Industry Certification Support
Preparation for ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications during the course of the program.
Advanced Curriculum
Covers core subjects like ocular anatomy, optics and visual disorders, blending classroom learning with clinical exposure to prepare students for varied roles in eye care.
Course Structure
| Year | Key Subjects |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | General Anatomy, General Physiology, General Biochemistry, Physical Optics, Mathematics & Geometrical Optics - I, General Pharmacology, General Pathology, Ocular and related neuroanatomy, Ocular and related neurophysiology, Ocular Biochemistry, Geometrical Optics - II |
| Year 2 | General and Ocular Microbiology, Ocular Pharmacology, Visual optics – I, Optometric optics, Ocular Disease – I, Optometric Instruments, Clinical examination of visual system, Visual perception and psychophysics, Visual Optics - II, Ocular Disease – II |
| Year 3 | Systemic Disease, Dispensing Optics, Geriatric Optometry, Paediatric Optometry, Diagnostics and therapeutics of Anterior Segment diseases, Contact lens – I, Low Vision care and Rehabilitation, Binocular Vision - I, Diagnostics and therapeutics of Posterior segment diseases |
| Year 4 | Contact Lens – II, Binocular Vision – II, Public Health & Epidemiology, Occupational optometry, Practice Management |
| Year 5 | Internship |
Career Opportunities
| Key Sectors | Roles | Avg. Starting Salary (LPA) |
|---|---|---|
| Optometry Researcher | Eye Research Centres, Academic Institutions | ₹4–6.5 |
| Orthoptics Specialist | Eye Hospitals, Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinics | ₹3.5–5.5 |
| Ocular Prosthetics Specialist | Specialised Eye Care Centres, Rehabilitation Units | ₹4–6 |
| Sports Vision Consultant | Sports Clinics, Athlete Health Centres | ₹4–6 |
| Paediatric Optometrist | Children's Eye Hospitals, Paediatric Clinics | ₹3.5-5.5 |
