BSc Optometry (Tirunelveli)

Optometry – Overview

The World Health Organization uses the following definition to describe optometrist:

“Optometrists are the primary healthcare practitioners of the eye and visual system who provide comprehensive eye and vision care, which includes refraction and dispensing, detection/diagnosis and management of disease in the eye, and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system”

Optometry is a healthcare profession dealing with eye and vision care. Optometrists are the primary healthcare practitioners whose responsibilities include refraction and dispensing, assisting in detection and management of eye conditions, and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system.

Overview

BSc Optometry is a full-time undergraduate program. It is a four-year degree program which is divided into eight semesters of study. Out of these eight semesters, six semesters are theory-based and undertaken in a classroom. The remaining two semesters are hands-on and undertaken at a tertiary eye care hospital. Dr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry was started in the year 2020 in collaboration with Prist University. Being under the aegis of Dr. Agarwals eye hospitals, students get exposure to patient care, recent updates in ocular therapy and advances in technology in diagnostics.

Why Study BSc Optometry?

BSc Optometry course opens a wide variety of career opportunities to the graduates. They can work in a variety of settings such as primary healthcare, corporate, public sector or even move into research and academics.

As per MOHFW, student completing optometry program less than 4 years will be considered as ophthalmic assistant not OPTOMETRIST.

Eligibility Criteria

Students who have Passed 12th Higher Secondary Examinations from a Recognized Board with a minimum aggregate of 60% and Students of science stream with biology subject.

BSc Optometry Course Details

Here is a snapshot of the Bachelor of Optometry course details at Dr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry.

Course name	Bachelor of Science in Optometry
Collaboration	Prist University
Academic pattern	Academic year is divided into two semesters
Eligibility	12th with PCBM or pure science
Admission Process	Personal interview Students should produce all the original documents for verification at the time of joining. Shortlisted candidates will be called for personal interview in the college.
BSc Optometry fees	Rs1 lakh per year
Employment Opportunities	Independent set up, hospitals, clinics, specialty clinics, dispensing labs, corporate, trainer, professional service, academician & research.

Why Study BSc Optometry at Dr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry (DAIO)?

DAIO is one of the best BSc Optometry Colleges with excellent faculty, opportunities for exposure and training.

Top class teaching facilities & access to the latest books and journals
Internship with one of the best eye hospitals in the country
Extra curriculum activities
Campus placement

Internship Program

In the fourth year, students are trained to handle patients and all instruments under the expertise of Optometrist and Ophthalmologist of Dr. Agarwal’s eye hospital which helps in developing self-confidence to handle the patient independently after completion of internship.

Careers Opportunities

Optometrist provide corrective devices such as spectacles, contact lenses and devices to support low vision. In addition, they would be able to detect ocular changes in diseases such as diabetes and arteriosclerosis, leading to early diagnosis and treatment.

Private Practice	Run and operate a private practice and provide direct care to patients.
Specialty Practice	Vision therapy, contact lens, neuro optometry and myopia control clinic.
Retail/Optical Setting	Practice as an independent consultant in leading retail optical stores.
Corporate	Participating in clinical research and in creating eye-related products.
Government jobs	Different government hospitals.
Academics	Working in a university/college as a teacher to optometry students.
Research	Research to further ophthalmic technology.
Ophthalmologic Professional Settings	Working as a team with an ophthalmologist to co-manage patients.
Professional Services	Providing services to government bodies, specialty sports teams etc.

Course Fees

Bachelor of Science in Optometry is a four year program. Each year is divided into two semester.

ADMISSION FEES

₹10,000

COLLEGE FEES

₹1,00,000/- Per Year (₹50,000/- Per Semester)

Admission Process

For all interested students personal interview would be conducted. Shortlisted candidates will be called for personal interview in the college.

Students should produce all the original documents for verification at the time of joining.

For more information on online entrance exam call:
9567103226 / 9894067910

Application Procedure

Application Form

Availability of application form - 15th April onwards.

Physical Form

Dr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry

10, South Bypass Road, Vannarpettai, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627003.

Online Form

Student will be required to fill original form

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DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITED ALONG WITH APPLICATION

X mark sheet (Xerox Copy) | XII mark sheet (Xerox Copy)

Submission of Application Form

The duly filled in application form along with required enclosures can be submitted at

In Person