Bachelor of Optometry

(B. Optom) (LATERAL ENTRY)

| Paramedical Sciences
Optometry is the science of dealing with issues
and problems related to the eye. A course in
Optometry covers every aspect related to
understanding the eye, problems, diagnosis,
treatment, and prevention of illnesses and
diseases, etc.

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 PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE

To impart knowledge in ophthalmic and systemic care

•To create professional Optometrists with a skillful
understanding of ophthalmic procedures and definitive
diagnoses
•To nurture professional, ethical and compassionate behavior
and standards.
•To develop empathy and understanding in graduates and
create responsible professionals who address the health care
needs of the community and work for its betterment
•To strengthen the communication skills and work on
leadership qualities.

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 PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
•Working in the nutritional and environmental counseling
domain
•Efficiency in using modern techniques and technologies for
providing vision care
•Demonstrating professional and clinical competence in the
practice of optometry.
•Strengthening the critical acumen of students to work
efficiently in inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary health
care projects
•Nurturing their skills and preparing them for the optical
clinic industry & trade

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 Career Opportunities

Bachelor in Optometry is a top course with high demand

from public hospitals and private clinics. The students
can also pursue further research or specialization in the
field. Students can also choose to pursue Ph.D. or M. Sc.
in the subject.

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 Job Opportunities

•Optometrist
•Optician
•Optics Professor

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 ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA

Duration: 3 Years (Including 1 year of Clinical

Training/Internship) The candidate who shall attain the age
of 17 years or more on December 31, of the year of
admission and has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination
from the Board of School Education, Haryana or any
recognized Board/University with Physics, Chemistry,
Biology/Biotechnology, and English securing at least 50%
marks in aggregate and must have passed in Physics,
Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, English & fifth subject
individually.

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