M.Sc Optometry
Course Description
M.Sc Optometry
Duration: – 2 Years (4 Sem)
Eligibility criteria: All those candidates who have passed 10+2
having Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects from
a recognized institute with aggregate score 50% for general category
(45%for SC/ST/OBCcandidates)
Career Prospectus & Job Opportunities : :
Optometrists are highly in demand because they can practice in their
own with other eye care professionals or can get engaged in research
or teaching. The p
- Correction of refractive errors of the eye and prescription of
glasses. - Designing and fitting of contact lenses, prosthetic eye s and low
visionaids. - Evaluation of the health status of the eye and referring patients
to ophthalmologists atthe right stage. - Detection of ocular related diseases like Cataract, Glaucoma,
DiabeticRetinopathy etc - Diagnosis and treatment of ocular malfunction.
- Practice Public Health Optometry in schools, colleges, slums,
andrural area. - Practice Occupational Optometry in industries.
- Conduct Optometric counselling for patients with patient sight,
colourblindness, hereditary visiondefects anddisease etc. - Conduct vision rehabilitation and follow-up work of discharged
patients.
Course Info
- Prerequisites: No