Optometry is a “Primary Eye Care Science” which covers the examination of human eye, Contact Lens, Orthoptics, Systems required for estimation of errors of refraction, the fitting, manufacturing and supply of optical aids
“WORLD COUNCIL OF OPTOMETRY’S” concept of Optometry:
“Optometry is a health care profession that is autonomous, educated and regulated (licensed/registered), and optometrists are the primary healthcare practitioners of the eye and visual system who provide comprehensive eye and vision care, which includes refraction and dispensing, detection/diagnosis and management of ocular problems, and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system.”
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, post graduation in the form of fellowships as well as Masters & PhD programs are available in India & overseas.
Take up teaching as a career option
Take jobs with corporate & private hospitals, NGOs.
Administrative Career after MBA in Ophthalmic Practice
