One person goes blind, somewhere in the world, every 5 seconds. According to the World Health Organization, 87% of visually impaired people live in developing countries, while 85% of all visual impairment is avoidable. India has the dubious distinction of having the largest number of blind people in the world.
Optometrists examine a patient’s eyes for any defects in vision and for any other eye diseases
Diploma in Optometry is being phased out in India. The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University has stopped Diploma in Optometry admissions from 2020
Undergraduate optometrists are introduced to new and more precise techniques into the investigation and correction of vision treatment