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.

Earlier optometry was limited to fitting eyeglasses, whereas today, the optometrists also examine and help diagnose diseases of the eye. In addition to providing glasses, Optometrist provide corrective devices such as contact lenses and devices to support low vision. Optometrists, as primary healthcare
practitioners are often the first ones to catch the changes in the eye due to diseases such as diabetes and arteriosclerosis, leading to early diagnosis and treatment. Today ophthalmologists and optometrists work as team. Optometry students can choose general practice or select such specialties as contact
lenses, vision therapy, and orthotics, learning disabilities, pediatrics and occupational vision.

Scope of Optometry as a profession is increasing in India as vision related problems including refractory issues such as Myopia is increasing in the county. Myopia prevalence in India is on an increasing trend both among children and adults. As per studies,1 out of 6 children aged between 5-15 years are
suffering from myopia. To counter and deal effectively with this. this, India will need more trained ophthalmologist, optometrist and opticians.

As per MoHFW, student completing optometry program less than 4 years will be considered as ophthalmic assistant not OPTOMETRIST. An ophthalmic assistant can practice only under the supervision of an ophthalmologist unlike optometrist who can practice independently.

BSc Optometry Course Details

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

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

DAIO is one of the best BSc Optometry Colleges in Chennai 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

BSc Optometry Syllabus

The BSc optometry program is a full-time professionally accredited collaborative program with Alagappa University. The college is a registered body under the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) and the course structure is standardized as per the latest guidelines of ASCO & MoHFW. Dr.
Agarwal’s Institute of Optometry offers students outstanding optometric education and clinical exposure under the guidance of Dr. Agarwals eye hospitals.
Each year is divided into two semesters. A brief description of subjects for each year is given below.

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 after completing Bachelor of Optometry Programme

Eligibility Criteria

• ADMISSION IN FIRST YEAR
  Students who have Passed 10th, 12th Higher Secondary Examinations from a Recognized Board with a minimum aggregate of 60% and Students of science stream with biology subject.
• LATERAL ENTRY
  A diploma from university accepted by IOA/OCI. A two years ophthalmic assistant course from a reputed hospital with a clinical experience of at least two years. Transcript of the course studied.