Optometry is an independent profession in eye care. Its practice includes a complete examination of the
visual system for the estimation of refractive errors. It also covers the manufacturing, supply and
fitting of spectacles, contact lenses and other optical aids.
The day-to-day activities of an optometrist comprise Case Histories, Refraction, Testing the Front and
Back of the Eye, Colour Vision, Eye Pressure etc.
| S NO. | COURSE | COURSE NAME | DURATION | ELIGIBILITIES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COT | CERTIFICATE IN OPTOMETRY TECH | 1 YEAR | 10TH |
| 2 | DOT | DIPLOMA IN OPTOMETRY TECH. | 3/2 YEARS | 10TH/ 12TH(SCIENCE) |
| 3 | BOOT | BACHELOR IN OPTOMETRY AND OPTHALMIC TECH. | 4/3 YEARS | 12TH(SCIENCE) DOT (LE) |
| 4 | MOOT | MASTER IN OPTOMETRY AND OPTHALMIC TECH. | 2 YEARS | BOOT/ RELEVANT SUBJECT |
There are all sorts of opportunities and roles within optometry - you could be working with the general public and carrying out eye examinations in a high street optometrists, treating specific eye conditions in a hospital or clinic or carrying out essential research in a university or laboratory. You could also be working with people with low vision or developing and fitting cutting-edge contact lenses for all kinds of eye conditions. Opportunities exist in solo or group practices, multidisciplinary practice, health maintenance organizations, clinical or hospital settings, and government within the Public Health Service. Teaching and research offer added opportunities.
