Sreenivas University Mangaluru
Mangalore,Karnataka,India
07026436197,0824-2412382
: +91 - 828 101 0854
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- ESTD 2013
- Private University
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Optometry
B.Sc. in Optometry
Course
B.Sc. Optometry is an Undergraduate Program which deals with the examination, diagnosis, and management of diseases of the visual system. This course is synonymous with eye care & visual health. It trains the students to work as professionals whose main intent is to assess the vision of patient, prescribe & fit lenses to improve their vision.
Duration : Four years including One year internship
Eligibility
- 10+2 qualification in the Science stream, completed from a recognized educational Board
- A minimum aggregate score of 60% at the level of Higher Secondary Examination (10+2). Some colleges offer a relaxation of 5% to SC/ST candidates.
- Practice independently as an Optometrist
- Practice in optical establishments, Corporate & Private Hospitals, NGOs.
- Run optical shops and setups to dispense of visual aids.
- Start own specialty clinic like contact lenses, Computer vision, Orthoptics.
- Plethora of jobs in manufacturing and distribution sectors of ophthalmic lenses, contact lenses and ophthalmic instruments.
- Work with multinational eye care companies like Bausch & Lomb, Essilor, Zeiss, etc.
- Pursue M.Sc and PhD programs and take up teaching Optometry as a career.
