Bachelor 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

Program Curriculum
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

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
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