DIPLOMA IN OPTOMETRY

About the course

Optometry is a healthcare profession concerned with the examination, diagnosis and treatment of visual problems and eye diseases. Optometrists (O.D.s) are healthcare professionals who specialize in providing primary vision care including vision tests, prescription of corrective lenses ( glasses and contact lenses ) and management of eye health.

DIPLOMA IN OPTOMETRY

DURATION : 2 years

SEATS OFFERED: 30

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Must have completed 10+2 (Science stream) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Physics, Chemistry, Maths with 55% marks in Intermediate exams. (From UP board or any other recognized board).

Candidate must have completed age of 17 years as on 31st December of admission year. There is no maximum age limit for the admission

Must be medically t as per the university’s health requirements.

Affiliation

Uttar Pradesh State Medical Faculty, Lucknow.

Course Highlights

The Diploma in Optometry is a two-year program that provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to work as optometric assistants or technicians.

The course covers a wide range of topics including anatomy and physiology of the eye, visual optics, refractive errors, ocular diseases, contact lenses and dispensing of eyeglasses.