Clinical Optometry
Ophthalmic Optics / Clinical Optometry is a science, which deals with the structure, function and working of the human eye. Popularly known as Optometry, this health care profession is concerned with examination, diagnosis and treatment of eyes, specially related to visual, optical symptoms, refractive errors and their correction, using lenses and other optical aids. The scope for optometric practice in India and abroad is great and unlimited. It is a dynamic and challenging career which could achieve personal growth, community respect and offers job flexibility, financial success and unlimited opportunities.
Eligibility
- The candidate must have completed 10+2 in science stream with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Maths and English
- The eligibility criterion for doing diploma course in optometry is a pass in class X or class XII.
- For those who have taken diploma course in clinical optometry are eligible to get direct admission in the 3rd year of degree course in optometry.
Opportunities
After completing the course on Optometry, an Optometrist has various career opportunities.
- They can establish an independent practice by starting their own eye clinic, optical shop, lens manufacturing unit etc.
- They can work with Optician showrooms, Eye doctors, Contact Lens and Ophthalmic lens industry, hospital Eye departments etc.
- Optometrists can also seek employment with any multi national organization dealing with eye care products as professional services executives or take up teaching as a career.
