Hi Vijay,

Optometrists are primary health care specialists trained to examine the eyes to detect defects in vision, signs of injury, ocular diseases or abnormality. The doctors of optometry are called optometrists.

The degree in optometry is of undergraduate level and 4 years duration with an internship to be done compulsorily. To get admission in this course the minimum eligibility criteria is that the candidate should have passed 10+2 examination with a recognised board with at least 50% and should have subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology.

Besides, the selection is based on entrance test conducted by Institution.

All the best.

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Education required to become an Optometrists

To become Optometrists , you have completed 4 year bachelor degree program, preferably in a relevant field such as biology, chemistry, or physiology. You will require a bachelor’s degree to apply for optometry programs. Optometry programs typically take an additional four years to complete. All optometrists have to pass rigorous nationally administered exams to earn their license to practice.

Optometrists can pursue M.S, M.Phil, Ph.D or OD (Doctor of Optometry) degree after completion of Bachelors in Optometry.

Master Degree Courses:

• Master of Optometry (M.Opto)
• Master of Science (M.sc )
• M.A/ M.Sc. (5-year Integrated) Courses

M.Opto & M.Sc are two years duration regular full-time course. For admission in these courses, students have to pass Bachelor degree in Optometry or equivalent course from any Indian University.

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Hey,

To become a professional in the optometry sector, candidates must have completed their Bachelor of Optometry. Candidates who have completed their 10+2 in science stream with not less than 50% of marks can join the Bachelor of Optometry course. There are also higher studies options like DoMS/MS/MD in optometry and candidates who have completed these courses can find employment opportunities in government-run eye hospitals and multi-specialty hospitals.

Candidates can also find job opportunities in government-run hospitals in the eye care department and there are also government-run eye hospitals, where candidates can find job placements.

ALL THE BEST

Optometry is a profession under healthcare  that focuses on eye care, vision and visual system. An optometrist is a healthcare professional who is capable of prescribing and dispensing vision correcting lenses, spectacles, diagnosing eye disease and treating them to a certain extent.

To become a qualified Optometrist, one must successfully complete Bachelor’s or Diploma Optometry courses

An optometrist is capable of diagnosis of ocular (eye system)diseases. But he/she will have to refer  to a qualified Doctor, if the patient needs surgery or advanced treatment. If the problem can be corrected by lenses, spectacles or minor treatment procedures, an optometrist may take care of the patient in need .

In India, optometry courses are available in three main formats-

• Certificate Courses
• Diploma Courses
• Bachelor’s Degree Course s

1. BACHELOR OF OPTOMETRY (B.OPTOM.):

- 4 years long UG Degree coursein which  Academic program is 3 years longand 1 year long internship program. Only after completing the internship program will one be called a qualified Optometrist!

Eligibility criteria : Candidate should be at least 17 years of age at the time when the course starts. Candidate should have passed 10+2 Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects. Minimum aggregate marks required is 45% (may vary )

Students who have completed 2 years long Diploma in Optometry course may secure admission directly in 2nd year of B.Optom. program.

2. B.SC. IN OPTOMETRY

Its Same as that mentioned above

3. DIPLOMA IN OPTOMETRY

It is a 2 years (3 years long in case of some institutes) long Diploma certificate program. D Opt holders may make use of lateral entry and join 2nd year of B.Optom. or B.Sc. Optometry courses. Though D Opt course is job oriented, pursuing Bachelor’s Degree courses mentioned above will help one climb up the career ladder in a better way!

Eligibility criteria : Candidate should have passed 10+2 standard. Few institutes allow admission to 10th passed students too (3 years long course). Minimum aggregate marks required is 45% (may vary from one institute to another).

4. CERTIFICATE COURSES

Although these aren't very valuable but can be used to gain part time jobs as  assistant in hospitals related to eye care

So to sum up ..YES you can do OPTOMERIST degree after 12th if you are in the eligibility .

All the best for your future

Hello student,

Actually the pay scale of company and the talent of student differs the salary structure. Entry level nuclear medicine technologist with less experience can earn about 6 lpa. Foreign cardiovascular technologist the average salary is about 5 LPa. For comedian of chemicals it is 9 to 10 lpa. The average salary of nutritionist about 5 lpa. So optometrist earns more.

Hi,

The objective of B.Sc Optometry is to prepare the candidate to contribute to the vision department and to pursue research in this discipline. The average salary ranges from INR 2.5 to 8 Lacs annually.

The M.Sc Optometry degree serves as a basis for further higher studies in this field and for research purposes. The average salary ranges from INR 4 to 10 Lacs annually.

I hope I have answered your question.