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BSc Optometry |
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| Duration |
4 years ( 3 years college+ 1 year internship) |
| Starting Date |
1st week of August |
| Exams |
Semester System |
| Current Fee Structure |
Rs. 50000/ year |
| Eligibility |
Candidate must pass 12th science with minimum
50% marks
Minimum age of 17 years completed on the 31st
December of the year of admission. |
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Course Objectives
- After finishing the 1st year, the student must have a basic knowledge of Optics, identification of Ophthalmic lenses, characteristics & types of lenses, thorough knowledge of Dispensing optics, lensometer,Basic Sciences.
- After finishing 2nd year: the student shall know about refractive errors, visual optics, basic correction of refractive error, OPD procedures & history taking, Retinoscopy, basic instrumentation, lens dispensing, progressive lenses, ophthalmic optics.
- After finishing 3rd year: complete patient examination, correction of refractive errors, prescribing spectacles & contact lenses, contact lens fitting, diagnosis of glaucoma, cataract & other ophthalmic conditions, diagnosis & treatment of Amblyopia, squint, complete instrumentation handling, clinical procedures like diplopia testing, perimetry etc.
- Final year: application of the knowledge acquired in last three years, practice management, business aspects of the practice management, complete independent handling of patient.
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Course Outline
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1st Year |
2nd Year |
3rd Year |
Final Year |
Projects |
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Physical and Geometrical Optics |
Computer Programming |
Binocular Vision |
Internship in Hospital |
Assisting Ophthalmic Surgeon |
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Biology |
Optometric Optics |
Contact Lenses |
Clinical Experience |
Training at Multinational company |
| 3 |
General Anatomy |
Optometric Instrumentation |
Systemic Diseases |
Live Work Experience |
Internship At Contact Lens Clinics |
| 4 |
Functional English and Communication |
Clinical examination of Visual System |
Ocular Diseases |
Seminars, Conferences and Trade Shows |
Starting own Business. |
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General Physiology |
Pathology and Microbiology |
Optometric Practice |
Industrial Visits |
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Pharmacology |
Ocular Diseases |
Clinics |
Implant training at lens Manufacture |
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Ocular Anatomy |
Visual Optics |
Low Vision Aids |
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| 8 |
Ocular Physiology |
Physiology |
Public Health and community Optometry |
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| 9 |
Biochemistry |
Clinic |
Geriatric Optometry |
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| 10 |
Nutrition |
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