BSc Optometry is a four year
undergraduate come professional course, the first 3 years teaching is followed by one year of internship for
clinical and trade experience. This course will help you learn and
discover the scientific principles that underpin optometry, including the
properties of light, the anatomy of the eye and the processing of vision in the
brain. Undergoing though this course, the student can explore a wealth of
practical clinical experience through a placement.
After
the successful graduation of this course professionals are able to register to
practice as an optometrist with the General Optical Council.
This
course offers self-awareness, work flexibility and community respect.
Subjects
·
General
anatomy
·
Physiology
·
Physical
optics
·
Knowledge of
optical instruments
·
Abnormal and
pathological conditions of the eye
·
The methods to
measure refractive errors and their correction.
·
Important
skills of an optometrist
·
Patience
·
Manual dexterity
·
Confidence
The essential characteristics
·
Mechanical aptitude
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Good vision and coordination
·
Self-discipline
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A disposition to serve others
Work
ethics
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Dedication
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Persistence
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The ability to deal tactfully with
patients
Eligibility
After
the success full completion of plus two courses preferably with minimum 50%
marks in Physics, Chemistry, Math’s and English.
Diploma
Courses – 2 years
- Diploma in Radiography and
Radiotherapy
Bachelor’s
Courses – 3 years
·
B.sc radiology
Master’s
Courses – 2 years
- Post Graduate Diploma in
Radio-diagnosis and Imaging Sciences
Top
colleges
- All India Institute of Medical
Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- Government Medical College and
Hospital, Surat
- Government Medical College, Nagpur
- Medical College, Patiala
- Birla Institute of Tech. Science,
Pilani
- Bharati Vidyapeeth University
- All India Management Association
- Punjab Medical College, Amritsar
After
the successful completion of this course Optometry, you can make your career as
optometrists, ophthalmologists & Optician.
Optometrist is
the independent primary health care provider who specializes in eye care and
visual health. Optometrist examines the internal and external structure of the
eyes.
An ophthalmologist physician
specializes in the surgical and medical care of the eye & vision system.
Vision services, Medical eye care, surgical eye care, Diagnosis and treatment
of eye, Plastic surgery.
·
They can work as a public health
employee
·
Professor in the medical universities
·
Military doctor
·
As an employee of a clinic, hospital
& government agencies.
Top
Job Profiles
- Customer Care Associate
- Private Practitioner
- Professor
- Trainee Optometrist
- Vision Consultant
- Optometry Researcher
Salary
& Pay Scale
The
initial monthly salary of an optometrist ranges between Rs.20, 000 to Rs.40, 000
per monthly. As a fresher Optometrist can earn Rs. 4 to 5 lacks per year. In India, they can earn at
least Rs.9 to 10 lacks in
a year (with higher in experience and higher in education)
Books
& Study Material
- Clinical Anatomy of the Eye by
Richard S. Snell
- Anterior Eye Disease and
Therapeutics by Adrian S. Bruce
- Primary Care Optometry by Theodore
Grosvenor
- Clinical Ophthalmology: (A
Systematic Approach) by Jack J. Kanski
- The Neuro-Ophthalmology Survival
Guide by Anthony Pane
To
know more about this course, college and further details you can check it here
on https://campushunt.in/
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