BACHELOR OF OPTOMETRY &VISUAL SCIENCE
B.Sc. Optometry is a 4 year Undergraduate Program. Optometry is a health care profession which deals with the examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and disorders of the visual systemOphthalmologists differ from optometrists and opticians in their levels of training and in what they can diagnose and treat. As a medical doctor who has completed college and at least eight years of additional medical training, an ophthalmologist is licensed to practice medicine and surgery. It is a vision care science.Optometrists. Employment of optometrists is projected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Because vision problems tend to occur more frequently later in life, an aging population will lead to demand for optometrists.
Scope and Career Options
Optometrist is the independent primary health care provider who specializes in eye care and visual health. An Optometrist is medical professionals, but not physicians. They focus on regular vision care and prescribe eyeglasses and contacts. Optometrist examines the internal and external structure of the eyes. They can work as
Assist ophthalmologists in hospital clinic
Practice in optical establishments
Run optical shop
Have excellent job opportunities overseas.
Offer clinical services to multinationals dealing, with the manufacturing and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, contact lenses and ophthalmic instruments.
Start manufacturing unit for optical lenses.
For those interested in higher studies can join for M.Sc. and PhD programs and take up teaching Optometry as a carrier.
Eligibility:
Candidates should have completed 10+2 level with Pure Science/Bio-Science Subjects/B.Sc. With Physics, Chemistry, Math./Physiology/Zoology from any recognised Board/Council/University.
B.Sc. Optometry: Admission Procedure
Admission to B.Sc. Optometry course is provided to eligible candidates on the basis of performance in a relevant entrance examination, which is conducted either by the concerned institution or at the State or national level. A cut-off score is set for the examination and students clearing that are eligible for the counselling process.
In Kerala the optometry course is managed by Kerala Paramedical Council.
List of Institutions having B.Sc. Optometry in Kerala
| Sl.No | Name of Institutions | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | Trivandrum |
| 2 | INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY | Trivandrum |
| 3 | LIMSAR Angamaly | Ernakulam |
| 4 | Medical Trust College of Medical Sciences,Kochi-16 | Ernakulam |
| 5 | Susrutha School of Optometry & Visual Sciences | Ernakulam |
| 6 | Ahaliya School Of Optometry | Palakkad |
| 7 | Al Salama College Of Optometry, Perinthalmanna | Malappuram |
| 8 | Al Shifa College of Paramedical Sciences | Malappuram |
| 9 | Medical College, Kozhikode (Paramedical) | Kozhikode |
| 10 | SREE ANJANEYA COLLEGE OF PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES | Kozhikode |
Fee structure:
Government seats: Rs. 35000/-
Management Seats: Rs.75000/-