Bachelor in Optometry (B.Optom) is a 4-year undergraduate program (including a 1-year internship) that trains students to examine, diagnose, treat, and manage visual disorders and eye diseases. The course covers optics, anatomy of the eye, vision testing, and prescribing corrective lenses, preparing graduates to work as optometrists in clinics, hospitals, or optical centers.
Bachelor in Optometry (B.Optom) is a 4-year undergraduate program (3 years academic + 1 year internship) focused on the study of vision science, the human eye, and the diagnosis and management of visual disorders. Optometrists are primary healthcare professionals of the eye, trained to detect refractive errors, prescribe glasses or contact lenses, and identify signs of ocular and systemic diseases.
This program prepares students to work in clinical, academic, industrial, and research settings in the field of eye care.
Total Duration: 4 years (3 years academic + 1 year internship)
Mode: Full-time
Affiliation: Allied Health Sciences or Health Universities
Educational Qualification: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Mathematics) from a recognized board
Minimum Marks: Usually 50% (varies by institution)
Age Limit: Minimum 17 years at admission
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Ocular Anatomy & Physiology
Physical & Geometrical Optics
Biochemistry
English and Communication Skills
General Pathology and Microbiology
Visual Optics
Optometric Instruments
Clinical Examination of the Visual System
Ophthalmic Optics (Lenses and Dispensing)
Pharmacology (Ocular and General)
Low Vision Aids
Binocular Vision and Orthoptics
Contact Lens Practice
Ocular Diseases and Management
Pediatric Optometry
Geriatric and Community Optometry
Research Methodology and Biostatistics
Rotational postings in:
Outpatient departments (OPD)
Eye hospitals
Vision therapy clinics
Contact lens centers
Community outreach programs
Hands-on clinical experience is provided in:
Vision testing and refraction
Contact lens fitting
Diagnosis of eye conditions
Dispensing optical aids
Screening for eye diseases like glaucoma, cataract, and diabetic retinopathy
Visual assessment and correction
Use of optometric equipment
Patient communication and counseling
Prescribing spectacles and contact lenses
Detecting and referring ocular pathologies
Graduates can work in:
Eye hospitals and clinics
Optical retail chains
Vision therapy and low vision clinics
Community health programs
Academic institutions
Research and development in ophthalmic products
Optometrist
Vision Therapist
Contact Lens Specialist
Optical Consultant
Low Vision Specialist
Clinical Optometry Educator
Refractionist
After B.Optom, students may pursue:
M.Optom (Master in Optometry)
Fellowship in Clinical Optometry
Specialized training in:
Pediatric Optometry
Orthoptics and Binocular Vision
Low Vision Rehabilitation
Ocular Prosthetics
As eye health becomes a growing global concern due to increased screen time, aging populations, and rising rates of diabetes, the demand for optometrists is rapidly increasing. Optometrists serve as the first line of defense in preserving and enhancing vision health.
Optometrists are required to register with state or national councils, such as:
Optometry Council of India (OCI)
World Council of Optometry (WCO)
General Optical Council (UK)
