Optometry is a “Primary Eye Care Science” which covers the examination of human eye, Contact Lens, Orthotics, Systems required for estimation of errors of refraction, the fitting, manufacturing and supply of optical aids

Kiplinger’s named the profession of Optometry as ``One of the top 7 Great Careers.” Additional the Job Rated Almanac (6th Edition) ranked the Optometric Profession in the upper twelfth percentile of top-ranked jobs.

Duration:

As per Curriculum of Inc and Knc

• 4years including one yearinternship

Eligibility Criteria:

As per Curriculum of Inc and Knc

• Pass in 10 and +2 with 40% in PCB
• Minimum age of admission is 17 to 35 yrs
• Should be less than 35years
• Intake approved by government of Karnataka and RGUHS for the academic year2019-20 is 20student

Career Options after completion of Optometry

Independent Practice as an Optometrist, Start own specialty clinic like contact lenses, Computer vision, Orthoptics. Start an optical establishment/ store for scientific dispensing of visual aids. Start manufacturing unit to make ophthalmic lenses/ spectacle lenses. Job opportunities with multinational eye care companies like Bausch & Lomb, Essilor, Zeiss, Ciba Vision, AMO, etc. Avail overseas job opportunities. For those interested in higher studies, take up teaching as a career option post graduation in the form of fellowships as well as Masters & PhD programs are available in India & overseas. Take jobs with corporate & private hospitals, NGOs. Administrative Career after MBA in Ophthalmic Practice.