Optometry is a specialized branch of allied health sciences or paramedical sciences. Optometry is a profession that deals examination of the eyes for defects and abnormalities and providing preventive or corrective solutions. Optometrists study the structure of the eye and help in diagnosing and preventing ailments related to the eyes. The role of an optometrist also includes designing of corrective spectacles and lenses. They can offer optometric counselling and carry out eye examinations which aid in the timely diagnosis of eye-related ailments. Optometry is a very lucrative field and qualified optometrists can be employed in eye clinics, hospitals or private practises. There is also scope for setting up one's own business. M.Sc. is the post-graduate optometry course. Optometry is the study of the eye structure, vision systems and processing of vision in humans. A higher professional degree can equip the optometry students in offering specialist advice on eye care and providing timely diagnostic intervention. In the M.Sc. course provided by our institute, the candidates study the various refractive conditions and the ability to prescribe optical aids such as spectacles, contact lenses and other remedial devices. This programme provides the candidate with hands-on exposure and extensive theoretical training.
The program is a two years course covering advanced eye care technology and practices. It includes course work, assignments, industry interaction, compulsory six months of clinical internship and submission through research-based dissertation projects. The institute has a well-qualified faculty, well-equipped campus, curriculum structured to meet the dynamic nature of the sector and 100% assistance in placements. Eligibility criteria The post-graduate student should meet the following eligibility criteria;
Career avenues for Post-graduate students of optometry Post-graduate level of training of a student will enable them to specialise in fields of advanced contact lenses, vision therapy, low vision, behavioural optometry, binocular vision, rehabilitation etc. Students of M.Sc in the field of optometric can also pursue further education such as PhD or M.Phil. Popular career avenues for Msc optometry are; • Eye hospitals and eye care clinics • Contact lenses manufacturing companies • Research institutes • In house eye care expert in Schools and colleges • Sports Vision • Clinical Optometrist • Private practitioner • Faculty member in a training college
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