Diploma in Optometry

Overview

• Diploma in Optometry (D.OPT) includes eye and related structures, as well as vision, visual systems & vision information processing in humans. Optometrists are primary health care providers. Diploma in Optometry course gives the knowledge of basic biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences, especially as it relates to vision and the eye. Candidates can work with vision care hospital as a part of team with ophthalmologists and optometrist and contribute towards prevention of blindness. Diploma in Optometry is a Diploma Level Optometric course. It covers topics such as psychology, patient management and optometric retail management. A career in optometry offers a high salary, job stability, tremendous potential for development and a decent work environment.

Eligibility

• The basic eligibility criteria for pursuing Diploma in Optometry is qualifying 10+2 or equivalent examination in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and/or Mathematics from a recognized board of the country.