Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Optometry

Overview

What is Optometry?

Optometry is a branch of healthcare focused on the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye and vision disorders.

What does an Optometrist do ?

• Examine eyes to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.  
• Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.  
• Analyse test results and develop a treatment plan.  
• Remove foreign bodies from the eye.  
• Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.  
• Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, preventive vision care. 
• Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.  
• Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care. 

Scope of Optometry

• Work alongside Ophthalmologists to provide specialised eye care
• Become an eyewear consultant in optical showrooms like LensKart, Titan Eye+ etc.
• Start private practice in primary eye care
• Start your own optical business
• Join corporate hospitals as certified optometrist
• Join an optometry institute and train future eye care professionals

Eligibility

50% in PCB for Open Category

40% in PCB for Reserved Category




Candidates who have completed diploma in ophthalmic science /

diploma in optometry from GMC/MUHS can also join the

undergraduate course. They would be eligible to join in 2nd year of

optometry.

Minimum Education