BOptom (Bachelor of Optometry) is the professional undergraduate degree for eye-care professionals who examine, diagnose and manage vision and eye conditions (excluding surgery, which requires an ophthalmology medical degree).
| Parameter | Details |
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| Duration | 4.5 years, including a clinical internship |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) |
| Entrance Route | State-level or institution-specific entrance tests |
After the degree
Graduates can work in eye-care clinics, hospitals, optical retail chains, or continue to MOptom.
What you will typically study
- Vision science, eye examination and refraction techniques
- Contact lenses, low-vision aids and optical dispensing
- Clinical postings in eye-care clinics and hospitals
Career directions
- Clinical optometry practice in eye-care clinics and hospitals
- Optical retail and dispensing roles
- Eye-care industry roles - lens/equipment manufacturers
- Further study via M.Optom. for advanced clinical practice