About the Programme
Optometry is an autonomous health care profession which is responsible for performing primary eye care, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Optometrists are the primary health care practitioners who specialise in Correction of focussing errors in visual system, Correction of visual alignment errors, Diagnosis & management of Eye Diseases and Rehabilitation care for visually impaired.
B. Optometry programme has excellent curriculum designed as per guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The program is offering great opportunities to national and international students in getting Knowledge, skilled & competentance in order to become an Optometry professional. Well qualified and experienced faculty members promote understanding and competence by lecture with interaction, hands on training and evidence-based learning in basic and recent advancements in Optometry. State-of-the-art Eye OPD and Optometry Lab provides hands on training on top-notch facilities to the budding Optometrist. For Clinical training and internship we have MOUs with renowned hospitals in Delhi/NCR. . The students of Optometry programme undergo project-based learning to improve research skills.
Optometry graduates have great opportunities to work as an Optometrist, Clinical research scientist, Academician, Corporate managers in healthcare industries and start independent eye clinic and retail shops both in India and abroad.
Future Prospects
Potential career paths and opportunities for B. Optometry graduates are following
- Consultant Optometrist
- Consultant Orthoptist
- Contact lens specialist
- Low vision Specialist
- Self-owned Private practice and chain stores
- Technical Manager in various MNC
- Work as an Optometrist in various Eye hospitals
- Higher Education & specialisation in various areas
Eligibility
XIIth with Science (Physics, Chemistry and Maths/Biology) with minimum 50% marks
(The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years)
Students with a CUET score will be given preference in the merit list.
For Lateral Entry:
Minimum 50% marks in Diploma in Optometry / Ophthalmic technician from Recognized institute
For Migration from Other Universities:
1) Minimum 50% in Optometry Ist year
2) XIIth with PCM or PCB with 50% marks