B.Voc in Optometry Technology Program
Overview
B.Voc. Optometry is an undergraduate degree program that focuses on the study of optometry, which is a branch of healthcare dealing with the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of eye disorders and visual impairments. The program aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become competent optometrists.
Students can have a profound understanding of vision care and treatment methods through the course. The students are also instructed in surgical eye care and lens understanding. With this method, the students learn how to identify eye-related issues and how to treat and offer treatment.
Subject
First Semester | Second Semester | ||
| 1 | Introduction to Optometry Technology | 1 | Ophthalmic Instruments and Equipment |
| 2 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye | 2 | Contact Lens Technology |
| 3 | Optical Physics and Geometrical Optics | 3 | Binocular Vision and Visual Perception |
| 4 | Basic Ocular Diseases and Conditions | 4 | Basic Pharmacology for Optometrists |
| 5 | Principles of Optics | 5 | Clinical Skills in Optometry |
Third Semester | Four Semester | ||
| 1 | Advanced Contact Lens Technology | 1 | Pediatric Optometry |
| 2 | Ocular Pathology | 2 | Low Vision Aids and Rehabilitation |
| 3 | Optometric Instrumentation and Procedures | 3 | Optometric Practice Management |
| 4 | Public Health Optometry | 4 | Clinical Optometry |
| 5 | Basics of Refractive Surgery | 5 | Optical Dispensing |
Five Semester | Six Semester | ||
| 1 | Advanced Ocular Diseases and Conditions | 1 | Advanced Clinical Optometry |
| 2 | Geriatric Optometry | 2 | Specialty Contact Lenses |
| 3 | Community Eye Health | 3 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Optometry |
| 4 | Clinical Internship I | 4 | Clinical Internship II |
| 5 | Research Methodology in Optometry | 5 | Dissertation |
Nature and purpose of the qualification (Please specify whether a qualification is short-term or long-term)
B.Voc. Optometry is an undergraduate degree program that focuses on the study of optometry, which is a branch of healthcare dealing with the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of eye disorders and visual impairments. The program aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become competent optometrists.
Career Scope
B.Voc. Optometry graduates can pursue a variety of career paths, including:
- ◉ Optometrist
- ◉ Optometry Consultant
- ◉ Ophthalmic Technician
- ◉ Contact Lens Specialist
- ◉ Low Vision Specialist
- ◉ Researcher in Optometry
- ◉ Academics/Teaching