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A Bachelor of Optometry or B Optometry is a 4 - year under-graduate course...
by Megha Sangha /
05 Dec 2020 16:00 PM IST /
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A Bachelor of Optometry or B Optometry is a 4 - year under-graduate course which has been designed to educate learners related to the examination, diagnosis, treatment of the eyes and its connected organs. The candidates can deeply understand about the diseases of the visual system, how to diagnose and treat them, etc.
Under this course, the scholars would be taught about how the eyes would react when exposed to harmful UV radiation and pollution. To cite an example: be prone to infections such as conjunctivitis, a bacterial infection in cornea, irritation, corneal ulcers, red and watery eyes, sty, dry eyes, etc. The students would be equipped with the knowledge of primary eye care and correction. The course help students with the skill to identify vision-related problems and the technology to combat it. Therefore, it is a field that focuses on the study of the eye, vision and diseases that affect the eye.It focuses on the eyes and all the diseases and disorders that the visual system can suffer.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
The applicant should have completed 10+2 in Science stream from a recognized board or university. The applicant must study Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects at the 10+2 level. The candidates must have a minimum of 50% of aggregate marks in +2 science stream.The candidates must be medically fit to be eligible for this course.
CAREER ASPECT:
A student who has completed a B.Optom has career opportunities in health care services. The students who graduate from this course can work as an optometrist, low Vision Specialist, orthoptist, optician.The highest annual salary of around Rs 8,00,000 can be expected which is based on the experience level of the graduate. Also, an average annual salary around Rs 4,00,000 can be expected.
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