Bachelor in Optometry (BOPTM)

Optometry is health care profession concerned with Eye and related structures, as well as Vision, Visual Systems & Vision information processing in humans. Optometrists are primary health care providers for the Diagnosis, management and treatment of the Eye Diseases & Refractive disorders. Optometrists examine and diagnose many refractive conditions and manage by prescribing Optical aids such as Optical Glasses, Contact Lenses & other Remedial aids. They can also specialize in the field of Contact Lens, Orthoptics, Low Vision Aids, Sports Vision, Pediatric Optometry, Behavioral Optometry etc.

Optometrist:

A person licensed or registered to practice optometry. Optometrists are health care professionals who specialize in the examination, diagnosis and treatment of the visual system.
They prescribe the lenses, contact lenses, visual aids or therapy and other remedial aids to achieve maximum vision and also refer the patients to appropriate health care professionals, if required.

Subject to study :

Anatomy, Physiology, Bio-Chemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Optics, Ocular Disease, Ophthalmic Instrumentation, Contact Lens, Clinical Refraction, Low Vison Aids, Orthoptics, Public Health and Community optometry, Professional Practice Management etc.