Everything You Need To Know About BSc Optometry

A Bachelor of Optometry gives substantial instruction and medical understanding in the subject of the human eye. This course will not only teach the principles of the human eye, but it will also teach how to operate various types of medical equipment that every optometry student and practitioner should be familiar with.

Communication skills will also be emphasized, as students must understand how to interact effectively with patients. The course lasts three years (four years at some universities if one year of internship is included), and it is a vital and career-oriented program that offers candidates a wide range of opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria for BSc Optometry:

Students who wish to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Optometry program must have the following minimum criteria:

• Candidates must have finished their 10+2 with the required minimum marks from a recognized board of education.
• The minimum grades necessary for admission into this course vary by the institute, although students in the PCB/PCM/PCMB group are expected to have at least 50%.
• BSc Optometry entrance exams are also held by several reputable universities and institutes for admission to the degree program.
• Aspirants who are doing their 10+2 exams can also register for this program, however, they must bring their exam results to the counseling session (with at least 50 percent marks aggregate required in the Science stream).
• The final merit, i.e. the total marks aggregated in the final exams of 10+2 and the entrance test, is used to choose students for the BSc Optometry program in colleges.

Bachelor of Optometry Course details:

• General physiology and hospital procedures, ocular physiology, low vision aids, nutrition, geometrical optics, and other courses are covered in a BSc Optometry syllabus.
• Admission to the BSc Optometry program is determined by a student's performance on the entrance exam. In some cases, institutes hold counseling sessions for students who have passed the entrance exam.
• The cost of a BSc in Optometry varies from college to college, however, the average cost is between INR 10,000 and 1 lakh.

Why Study Bacjelor of Optometry?

• After graduating, students can gain experience in optometric practices, clinical optometry, contact lenses, pediatric optometry, and binocular vision eye illnesses and treatments through hands-on training and regular field visits.
• Students will learn how to participate in industrial safety programs and cooperate with road safety organizations, and they will be able to pursue their profession or serve in government or privately controlled organizations to contribute to society's welfare.