Why Study MSc Optometry?

The course is a post graduate professional degree in Optometry, qualifies students to provide proficient diagnosis and vision care. As primary eye care practitioners, optometrists often are the front liners who can help detect potentially serious conditions such as diabetes by noting the changes in the eye bought about by the condition. Optometrists work with Ophthalmologists and other as a team to diagnose visual problems. In the scenario if increasing myopia and other visual ailments, scope for optometry is only growing in the country.

MSc Optometry Course Details

Why Study MSc Optometry at DAIO?

This program offers a strong theoretical base & hands-on exposure in clinical training with the latest technology from Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, India’s leading eye-care chain. 

The well-built curriculum enables professionals to gain expertise in the major fields of Optometry such as advanced Contact Lenses, Pediatric Optometry, Binocular Vision, Vision therapy & rehabilitation, Low Vision, Sports Vision, neuro optometric rehabilitation and Occupational Optometry etc. The best part of the program is the list of elective subjects that adds essence to the curriculum. Students are also trained in advanced research methodology and statistics. They also gain knowledge on the business opening up opportunities in entrepreneurship.  

MSc Optometry Syllabus

The M.Sc Optometry program, each year is divided into two semesters. A brief description of subjects for each year is given below.

Electives

• Occupational Optometry
• Sports vision
• Myopia control
• Neuro optometry
• Business aspects in Optometry practice
• Visual needs in special children
• Clinical Photography & Imaging
• Tele optometry

Careers after completing Mastor’s of Optometry Programme

Eligibility Criteria

• UG degree in optometry from a UGC recognized university or equivalent from a UGC recognized university with minimum aggregate of 50% marks.
• Students with degree from Open University/ vocational courses degree are not eligible.
• Students with degree from Non UGC University ordegree program with less than four years (3 years academic + 1 year internship) are not eligible.
• Students with regular (full time) under graduateprogram are only eligible. A diploma student obtaining degree through part time courses or any other methods is not eligible