COURSES


1) B.Sc in Optometry:

Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, recognised by Govt. of Karnataka.

Eligibility : PUC [ PCMB ]

Course Duration : 4 years comprising of 3 academic years & 1 year of compulsory internship.

Capacity of intake only 10 seats.



2) Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology (DOT):

Affiliated to Para Medical Board, Government of Karnataka.

Eligibility : PUC [ PCMB ]

Duration : 2 years

Eligibility :SSLC

Duration: 3 years

Capacity of intake only 20 seats.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF CANDIDATES


1) B.Sc. in Optometry

a) The candidate should have passed the 2 year PUC (PCMB) or any equivalent examination recognised by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences or the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

b) Age at Admission should be 17 years completed as on 31st December of the previous year.


2) Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology (DOT)

a) Minimum qualification for Admission shall be a pass in PUC (Science) /SSLC with good aggregate marks.

b) The candidate should have attained the minimum age of 15 years as on 31st December prior to the year of Admission. Upper age limit is 35 years.

Admission

BSC OPTOMETRY COURSE CONTENT

1)FIRST YEAR

General and ocular physiology,Anatomy &Biochemistry,Nutrition,Physical & Geometric optics,Principles of Lighting,Computer Programming,English,Mathematics.


2)SECOND YEAR

Optometric & Visual optics,Optometric Instruments,Clinical Examination of Visual system & ocular diseases,Microbiology,Pathology & Pharmacology.


3)THIRD YEAR

Low vision aids and Geriatric Optometry;,Systeic & occupational Optometry,Contact lens,Pediatric Optometry,BinocularVision, Advances in Optometry,Project,clinics,Public Health & Community Optometry.

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