Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Optometry Technology

Overview

1. Basaveshwara Medical College & Hospital (BMCH), established under the SJM Vidyapeetha trust at Chitradurga, includes an Allied Health Sciences wing — the “Basaveshwara College of Allied Health Sciences” — which offers B.Sc. Optometry Technology along with other paramedical courses.
2. Through the B.Sc Optometry Technology programme, students are expected to gain foundational knowledge in vision science, eye anatomy and physiology, optics, ocular disease diagnosis, vision correction methods, use of ophthalmic instruments, and practical clinical/optical skills. The curriculum likely combines classroom teaching, lab practicals, and clinical/field exposure — especially given BMCH’s functional hospital and ophthalmology department.
3. On successful completion, graduates are prepared to work in eye-care settings — such as eye-hospitals, optical stores, clinics — performing roles like vision testing, refraction, dispensing corrective lenses, preliminary ocular diagnosis, and assisting ophthalmologists. The course also provides a foundation for further higher studies (M.Sc, specialization, research) or independent practice (subject to regulation). General Indian B.Sc Optometry course information shows that such graduates often become optometrists, vision consultants, optical-shop professionals, or enter lens-manufacturing / eye-care industries.
4. Given BMCH’s large multispecialty hospital and ophthalmology department, students likely gain clinical exposure during internships — an important advantage for hands-on training and real-world practice readiness.

Eligibility

1. Passed 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognized board/university.
2. Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) as main/optional subjects in 10+2.
3. For many institutions: minimum 50% in 10+2 (or equivalent) may be required — though this may vary.
4. Some institutions may require a minimum age (e.g. 17 years by admission year) — check with BMCH for exact criteria.

Minimum Education