Optometrists examine a patient’s eyes for any defects in vision and for any other eye diseases
Optometrists examine a patient’s eyes for any defects in vision and for any other eye diseases. This B.Optom course prepares the students to diagnose and treat primary eye diseases and injuries. Apart from this, they will be able to prescribe glasses, contact lenses, and other devices to enhance vision. Based on the patient’s needs and diagnosis, they can prescribe spectacles and other appropriate therapies. Optometrists, as part of a healthcare team, work with doctors and other medical professionals to coordinate eye and vision care.
50% marks in each subject including English in HSC / CBSE / ISC or equivalent examination with Pure Science / Science with Mathematics after a period of 12 years of study.
Candidate should have completed the age of 17 years as on December 31st of the year of admission. No upper age limit.
Regular (Non-Semester, yearly exam pattern) with hands-on practical training / learning in labs, refraction clinics and in internship, seminars, group discussions, role plays and demonstrations.
DURATION – 3 YEARS + 1 YEAR INTERNSHIP
Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Optometrists are highly in demand because they can practice on their own or with other eye care professionals, or be engaged in research or teaching. The profession of optometry throws open interesting possibilities like:
- TOTAL NUMBER OF SEATS – 20
Optometrists are highly in demand because they can practice on their own or with other eye care professionals, or be engaged in research or teaching. The profession of optometry throws open interesting possibilities like:
- Correction of refractive errors of the eye and prescription of glasses.
- Designing and fitting of contact lenses, prosthetic eyes and low vision aids.
- Evaluation of the health status of the eye and referring patients to ophthalmologists at the right stage.
- Detection of eye diseases like cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy etc.
- Diagnosis and treatment of ocular malfunction.
- Practice public health optometry in schools, colleges, low income and rural areas.
- Practice occupational optometry in industries.
- Conduct optometric counseling for patients with poor sight, colour blindness, hereditary vision defects etc.
- Conduct vision rehabilitation and follow-up work of discharged patients.
- Participate in public education on ocular hygiene and provide counseling in nutritional related and environmental awareness.
- Pursue higher education in India and abroad.
- General Anatomy, General Physiology.
- Ocular Anatomy and Ocular Physiology.
- Physical and Geometrical Optics.
- Basic Biochemistry & Nutrition.
- English.
- Computer Science.
- Principles of Lighting.
- Ocular Diseases.
- Visual Optics.
- Optometric Instruments & Optometric Optics I.
- Pathology, Microbiology and Pharmacology.
- Clinical Examination of Visual System.
- Clinics.
- Optometric Optics II and Dispensing Optics.
- Orthoptics.
- Low Vision Aids and Contact Lens.
- Paediatric Optometry and Geriatric Optometry.
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
- Community Optometry, Public Health and Occupational Optometry.
- Clinics and Special Clinics.
- Project and Paper Presentation.
Internship in Bejan Singh Eye Hospital branches as rotational postings under the guidance of senior ophthalmologists and optometrists.