Optometry is a healthcare profession that focuses on eye care, vision and the visual system. An optometrist is a healthcare professional who is capable of prescribing and dispensing vision-correcting lenses, spectacles, diagnosing eye disease and treating them (to an extent). Note: “Optometry Council of India is a self-regulatory body registered under the Indian Company Act, Section 25 A (Not for Profit)”. Licensing/Registration Complete the online form and make the payment of ₹2,000 for 3 years to Optometry Council Of India. After registration is done, a reference number is generated. Once Optometry Council Of India would verify the details they issue the certificate within 30 days.
| B.Sc. (Optometry) | |
|---|---|
| Level | Under-Graduate |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 from a recognized university with Physics, Chemistry, English and Biology as main subjects. |
| Entrance Exam | Government Entrance Exams – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi University (DU), Christian Medical College (CMC) |
| Specialization | Contact Lenses, Vision Therapy, Orthoptics, Low Vision Therapy, Head Trauma, Occupational Vision |
| Average Course Fee | ₹60,000 to ₹4,00,000 |
| Mode | Regular/Distance |
| Goal | Optometrist, Optician, Teacher, Eye Doctor, Sales Executive |
One could get an initial pay of ₹8,000 to ₹25,000 per month. An experienced employee could get pay of ₹25,000 to ₹50,000.
One could get an initial pay of ₹8,000 to ₹25,000 per month. An experienced employee could get pay of ₹25,000 to ₹50,000.
