Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Optometry is a 3-year undergraduate course divided into 6 semesters, and is provided by several colleges in India as well as universities. The course will give students the full knowledge of eye care—examination, diagnosis, and treatment of these disorders. The students will develop theoretical knowledge and practical competencies within the subject area of optometry, concerning the structural and functional anatomy of the eye, optics, optical devices, and modern methods of vision correction. Graduates, upon completion of the course, shall be able to perform ocular examination and prescription of proper corrective glasses or any intraocular optical devices, followed by the management of diseases and disorders common to develop, appear, and progress. Theoretical knowledge will be integrated into practical exposure in the curriculum to provide quality eye care service.

The course encompasses training both in the class and laboratory exercises. Graduates may pursue hospitals, clinics, optical shops, and even research institutions as career fields. This course will prepare the students for technical efficiency, minute-detail obedience, and a commitment toward patient care.
 

Course Curriculum

The modules taught in the Bachelor of Science in Optometry course provide the students with the fundamental grounds to practice optometry. Core modules include:

1. Human Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
2. Optics and Refraction
3. Ocular Pharmacology
4. Clinical Optometry
5. Visual Optics
6. Contact Lens Technology
7. Ocular Diseases and Management
8. Pediatric Optometry
9. Geriatric Optometry
10. Low Vision Aids and Rehabilitation
11. Instrumentation and Techniques in Optometry
12. Medical Ethics and Professional Practices
13. Research Methodology and Biostatistics
14. Clinical training and internship
     

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the B.Sc. in Optometry course are introduced to different career roles in the field of eye care. Some of the career profiles one could work in include:

1. Optometrist
2. Vision Consultant
3. Contact Lens Specialist
4. Optometric Researcher
5. Optical Technician
6. Clinical Optometrist
7. Pediatric optometrist
8. Low Vision Specialist
9. Ocular health educator
10. Ophthalmic Assistant
11. Optometry educator
     

Areas of Employment
Graduates with a B.Sc. in Optometry can be employed in any of a wide range of sectors that include:

1. Hospitals and Eye Care Clinics
2. optical shops and retail chains
3. Ophthalmic Product Companies
4. Vision Care Centers
5. Research and development laboratories
6. Academic and Training Institutes
7. Public Health Departments
8. International Health Organizations
9. Corporate Vision Care Programs
10. NGOs and Charitable Organizations for Eye Care
     

The average pay scale for graduates of B.Sc. in Optometry lies in the range of INR 20000–50000 per month, based on the job role, the sector of employment, and prior work experience. Practitioners with experience and further specializations command better pay.