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Master of Optometry

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  • Optometry is a health care profession which deals with the examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of disease and disorders of eye and the visual system.
  • Mission of the department is to prevent and promote eye care and visual health by care providing better service which includes preparing individual for careers in optometry, the ophthalmic industry and vision science and also advancing knowledge through awareness, teaching, service and research.
  • Having a revolutionary impact on students by focusing on deep inter-disciplinary knowledge, getting practical as well as theoretical concept of Optometry, focusing on leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, personal health and well-being.
  • Creating best of educational experience by engaging with partners outside the traditional borders of University campus. By engaging in a network of Hospitals & other Healthcare providing facilities to create a job-oriented field.
  • Cultivating productive community by attracting and retaining diverse, best talent and such an environment where research, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship can flourish.
  • Those who get their placement will be known as Optometrist, Consultant Optometrist, contact lens specialist, vision specialist, low vision specialist based on working area.
  • To give students the best knowledge by the most innovative methods and also provide hospital exposure to work on clinical examination, diagnosis various disease, working on specialty contact lens , vision therapy , low vision special cases , ocular prosthesis, counseling and management.

Industry Immersion

The industry immersion component of a Master of Optometry program involves hands-on experiences within clinical and professional settings. Students typically engage in internships or clinical rotations in eye care facilities, hospitals, or private practices. This immersion allows them to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, enhance their clinical skills, and gain exposure to diverse patient cases. It also provides opportunities for networking with experienced optometrists, ophthalmologists, and other healthcare professionals. Through this industry immersion, students develop a deep understanding of the practical aspects of optometry, preparing them for a successful and impactful career in eye care and vision health.

eligibility criteria

Bachelor of Optometry or equivalent from a recognized university with minimum 5.5 CGPA.

Admission criteria

Merit in CT-SET, subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria.

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Amount

Programme Fees

₹50000

Examination Fees

₹3000

International Programme Fees

$4500

Programme Outcomes

  • The Students who will Complete this Program will be able to have a lifelong knowledge of Optometry & all the Equipment used in it along with basic science knowledge.
  • Optometry is a new stream in Allied Sciences & there is a Major need of these professionals. Thus, Creating a vast employability option like eye care industry, community, clinical, retail, or corporate.
  • Optometrist can starts their independent practice in Contact lens, Low Vision care, vision therapy, prosthetic clinic, optical. Working Along with Ophthalmologists will make a great & Important role in hospital & ensuring their sustainability.
  • By choosing this stream, the Students will get to know about the equipments & Machines used in Optometry & will be able to operate all modern Optometry Equipments.
  • Student will be able to have better efficiency in solving and managing the patient problem and the condition
  • This program will ensure overall professional development of students & in their behaviour & manners too.
  • This Program can do an overall development of the student to be able to have all the technical aspects about Optometry & Basic Sciences.

Programme Specific Outcomes

  • Ability to analyze, Monitor & give eye care at high standard.
  • Understand the fundamentals and applications of Optometry& Critical Care Equipment and able to make reasonable and informed decision for need of patient.
  • Understanding of professional ethic and challenges in optometry professional posed by conflicts of interest occurred in health care delivery system.
  • They will learn to respect and equality to every patient, commitment to empathetic and confidential care.
  • Ability to diagnose the eye disease, dispensed spectacles, Contact lens, and low vision devices, manage other vision issue
  • Able to detect any Changes in patient's physiological status & able to tackle all types of Complications in low vision patient
  • Student can be an entrepreneur as an optometrist

Salient Features

  • Those who choose this stream are going to study about eye care, eye equipment, Optometry Technology, Equipment, Critical Care, basic science ,
    ocular diagnostics, , research on eye, , community optometry, contact lens, low vision and vision anomalies management, orthokeratology, and sclera lenses etc.
  • This program create post graduate optometry teacher with strong academic and research background
  • This Program will create a great source of manpower which can aid in our health sector especially in Vision care, eye health programs, Eye Emergency.
  • Optometrist provide safe & quality patient eye care by using their technical & critical thinking
  • Student will learn to maintain collaborative relationships with member other discipline to improve health care