PROGRAM OUTCOME (PO)

PO1: Able to develop skills to provide comprehensive eye examination

PO2:Able to correct refractive error and provide spectacle prescription

PO3:Able to fit, evaluate, prescribe and dispense contact lenses for refractive correction and other ocular conditions

PO4:Able to assess the low vision and provide comprehensive low vision care

PO5: Able to have adequate knowledge to develop skill in manufacturing of spectacle lenses, contact lenses and low vision devices.

PO6:Able to do complete binocular vision assessment, manage non-strabismic binocular vision anomalies and refer condition which warrants surgery

PO7:Able to assess the visual demands for various occupations and match it to the visual capabilities. Also be able to advice on eye safety wear for various occupations.

PO8: Have knowledge and skill for early detection of various ocular conditions and pathologies – Refractive error, Strabismus, Cataract, Diabetic retinopathy, Glaucoma etc.

PO9:Able to demonstrate professional growth, sense of professionalism and desire to learn

PO10: Have knowledge regarding organizations of eye banks and preservation of ocular tissues.

PO11:Have knowledge on sensory substitution and other rehabilitation measures for totally visually challenged.

PO12:Have knowledge of counselling on visual/ocular hygiene, nutritional and environmental modifications

Curriculum & Syllabus

• Semester – I
  General Anatomy
  General Physiology
  General Biochemistry
  Geometrical Optics Nutrition Theory
  Communication and Soft Skills
• Semester – II
  Ocular Anatomy
  Ocular Physiology
  Ocular Biochemistry
  Physical Optics
  Geometrical Optics-II
  Basic Computers & Information Science
• Semester – III
  Basic & Ocular Microbiology
  Visual optics –I
  Optometric optics-I
  Basic and Ocular Pharmacology
  Ocular Diseases –I
  Clinical examination of visual system
  Psychology
• Semester – IV
  Optometric optics–II & Dispensing Optics
  Visual Optics- II
  Ocular Disease- II
  Pathology
  Optometric Instruments
  Clinical Optometry
• Semester – V
  Contact lens–I
  Low Vision care
  Geriatric Optometry
  Pediatric Optometry
  Binocular Vision- I
  Systemic Disease
  Medical Law and Ethics
• Semester – VI
  Contact Lens–II
  Binocular Vision –II
  Public Health & Community Optometry
  Occupational Optometry
  Practice Management
  Statistics and Research Methodology
• Semester VII & VIII
  Project
  Internship

Program	Program Duration (Year)	Eligibility	Criteria for Merit
B.Sc Optometry	4 Years (8 Semesters)	Pass in +2, HSC or equivalent with Physics, Chemitry, Biology/ Botany / Zoology	Merit based on the percentage of marks secured in qualifying examination

Career Prospects

• There is a huge demand of optometrist in the country. The profession not only gives immense opportunities of employment but also gives student a chance of self-employment too. There are multiple options available to choose from depending upon career interests or ability to perform skill.
• Independent optometric clinic with optical store.
• Optometry practice management at eye institutions/hospitals as an optometrist
• A rewarding career in corporate in eye care industry such as contact lenses, ophthalmic lenses etc.
• Excellent job opportunities both in India as well as overseas.

Tuition Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem)	Other Fee(per sem)	Total Fee 2024 -2025 (Per Sem)
33,500	31,500	65,000