About This Course
B.Sc. in Optometry is a four-year undergraduate program, including an internship, designed to train students in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of vision and ocular disorders. The course covers ocular anatomy and physiology, visual optics, binocular vision, contact lens fitting, low vision rehabilitation, and ocular diseases, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on experience.
Learning Objectives
Impart comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills in vision assessment, ocular diagnostics, and optometric care.
Train students in clinical evaluation, patient management, and the use of advanced optometric instruments.
Promote professionalism, ethical practice, and patient-centered care in all optometry services.
Prepare graduates for clinical roles, community eye care initiatives, research, and higher studies in optometry and vision science.
Facilities
Clinical and diagnostic modalities including visual assessment techniques, refraction, binocular vision testing, contact lens fitting, low vision aids, and ocular imaging.
Patient safety and hygiene protocols in eye care practice.
Hands-on clinical training in eye examination, vision correction, and use of optometric instruments.
Well-equipped classrooms and vision labs, libraries, and modern teaching aids for effective learning.
Career Pathway
After graduation, typical roles include: Clinical Optometrist, Vision Technician, Dispensing Optician, Ocular Imaging Specialist, and positions in hospitals, eye clinics, optical retail chains, or community eye care programs. Also, graduates can work in research, teaching, or academic roles in optometry and vision science. With further studies (M.Optom, M.Sc., Ph.D., or specialized certifications), one can specialize in areas such as pediatric optometry, low vision, contact lenses, or ocular diseases, or move toward management, hospital administration, optical business, or technical sales in ophthalmic products.
