Overview
B.Voc. Optometry is an undergraduate degree program that focuses on the study of
optometry, which is a branch of healthcare dealing with the examination, diagnosis, and
treatment of eye disorders and visual impairments. The program aims to equip students
with the necessary knowledge and skills to become competent optometrists.
Students can have a profound understanding of vision care and treatment methods through
the course. The students are also instructed in surgical eye care and lens
understanding. With this method, the students learn how to identify eye-related issues
and how to treat and offer treatment.
Nature and purpose of the qualification (Please specify whether a qualification is short-term or long-term)
B.Voc. Optometry is an undergraduate degree program that focuses on the study of optometry, which is a branch of healthcare dealing with the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of eye disorders and visual impairments. The program aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become competent optometrists.
Career Scope
- ◉ Optometrist
- ◉ Optometry Consultant
- ◉ Ophthalmic Technician
- ◉ Contact Lens Specialist
- ◉ Low Vision Specialist
- ◉ Researcher in Optometry
- ◉ Academics/Teaching
B.Voc. Optometry graduates can pursue a variety of career paths, including:
Subject
1 Introduction to Optometry Technology
2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
3 Optical Physics and Geometrical Optics
4 Basic Ocular Diseases and Conditions
5 Principles of Optics
1 Ophthalmic Instruments and Equipment
2 Contact Lens Technology
3 Binocular Vision and Visual Perception
4 Basic Pharmacology for Optometrists
5 Clinical Skills in Optometry
1 Advanced Contact Lens Technology
2 Ocular Pathology
3 Optometric Instrumentation and
Procedures
4 Public Health Optometry
5 Basics of Refractive Surgery
1 Pediatric Optometry
2 Low Vision Aids and Rehabilitation
3 Optometric Practice Management
4 Clinical Optometry
5 Optical Dispensing
1 Advanced Ocular Diseases and
Conditions
2 Geriatric Optometry
3 Community Eye Health
4 Clinical Internship I
5 Research Methodology in Optometry
1 Advanced Clinical Optometry
2 Specialty Contact Lenses
3 Legal and Ethical Issues in Optometry
4 Clinical Internship II
5 Dissertation
