The Bachelor of Science in Optometry (B.Sc. Optometry) is a comprehensive 4-year program (3 years academic + 1 year internship) designed to prepare students to become eye care professionals. The course imparts knowledge and practical skills in:
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Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
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Optics and Refraction
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Visual Science and Contact Lenses
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Ocular Diseases and Diagnosis
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Clinical Optometry
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Low Vision Aids and Binocular Vision
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Optometric Instruments and Procedures
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Public Health and Community Optometry
Students undergo clinical training in eye hospitals and vision care clinics, gaining hands-on experience in vision testing, managing refractive errors, assisting in minor eye surgeries, and fitting contact lenses.
Graduates can work as Optometrists, Vision Consultants, Contact Lens Specialists, or pursue higher education like M.Optom or fellowships in specialized areas of optometry.
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