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The Bachelor of Optometry is a healthcare profession focused on the eye and related structures, vision, visual systems, and vision information processing in humans. The programme comprises of courses starting with the foundational courses in biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology to understand the structure and function of the eye, optics and optical devices used to correct vision problems, Clinical skills such as conduction of eye examination and assessment (both Pediatric and geriatric), knowledge on various eye diseases and diagnostic techniques, management including the pharmacological and Orthoptics treatment, and courses for research purpose. Overall the programme aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience needed to become competent and compassionate eye care professionals developing the economical and sustainable eye care services at the society and community level.
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The course human anatomy and physiology is introduced to help students to learn about the foundational concepts as well as the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the human body and also assist the student in understanding the relationships between normal structure and function in human cells, tissues and organs.
This course will deal with concept of basic optics and optical properties like reflection, refraction, and dispersion. The course will help the students to know about details of eye and eye defects and its corrections using the spherical lenses. The course will also help the students to acquire knowledge of different optical instrument.
his course will help to impart knowledge in the technical aspects of biochemical studies especially focusing on the clinical findings in various body fluids. It will introduces the student to the strategy of process paramedical science and provides an insight into the basic details of the various aspects of biomolecules and their chemical components to understand the various medical sciences, such as drug development, immunology, pathology, etc., through the basic knowledge of biochemistry. It also includes the communication and interaction of carbohydrates and lipids; amino acids and proteins, blood and plasma; biological membranes; DNA to RNA along with their process of metabolism and their malfunctions that may lead to various health diseases. Moreover, this course will prepare students to understand the biochemical intricacies of the eye and their implications for vision and eye health. It enables them to have the basic knowledge for diagnose and manage ocular disorders, make evidence-based decisions in optometric practice, and contribute to ongoing research and advancements in the field of ocular biochemistry
This MOOC on Financial Markets offers a comprehensive, self-paced learning experience designed to Introduce students to the fundamental concepts of financial markets and instruments. The course will provide a detailed exploration of how global financial markets operate, the key participants involved, and the tools used to facilitate trade and investment. Emphasizing real-world application, the course will cover equity markets (stocks), fixedincome markets (bonds), derivatives, and forex markets, as well as key economic factors influencing these markets. Learners will also examine market efficiency, behavioral finance, and the regulatory environment governing the financial system. By the end of the course, participants will have a foundational understanding of financial markets that they can apply in practical financial decision-making.
It is to develop the social and soft skills and to promote a holistic development of the learners.
This course provides technology-driven skills for optometrists, focusing on advanced diagnostic tools, digital imaging, and automated systems to enhance patient care. It combines optical science with cutting-edge tech innovations to improve clinical practice and efficiency.
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Environmental Science Courses deal with the study of environmental issues and environmental quality. The major area of focus in Environmental Science Courses are Pollution, Mitigation, Natural Resources and Energy Systems
This course will deal with the anatomy and physiology of the eye putting emphasis on the ocular terminology, structure and function of each ocular structures.
This course deals with the various theories of light, interference, diffraction of light, polarization, spectrum and scattering of light etc. A detailed study of physical aspects of light and their roles in visual system.
Co-curricular Activities are enabled to supplement and complement the curricular or main syllabi activities. These are the part and parcel of educational institutions to develop the students’ personality as well as to strengthen the classroom learning. Co-curricular Activities have wide horizon to cater to the cultural, social, aesthetic development of the child.
This course deals with the concept of the eye as an optical instrument and there by covers various optical components of eye, types of refractive error and clinical approach in diagnosis and movement of various types of refractive error.
This course covers commonly used optometric instruments, its basic principle, description and uses in clinical practice.
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This course covers commonly used optometric instruments, its basic principle, description and uses in clinical practice as well as covers various clinical optometry procedures.
Insights into public health issues related to vision care, including preventable blindness and the role of optometry in addressing global health challenges.
The Extra-Curricular Activities is designed to supplement the academic and clinical components by engaging students in activities that promote personal growth, professional development, and community involvement. This course offers opportunities for students to participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities that foster leadership, creativity, and teamwork.
The Co-Curricular Activities is designed to complement the academic curriculum of the Bachelor’s program in Optometry by providing students with practical, professional, and personal development opportunities. This course emphasizes the application of theoretical knowledge through experiential learning and engagement in activities that enhance clinical skills, professional growth, and community involvement.
This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, with a special focus on their impact on ocular health. Students will acquire foundational knowledge of diagnostic microbiology, sterilization, and disinfection procedures, especially in hospital and ophthalmic contexts. Through exploration of viral morphology, immune system functions, and mechanisms of infection, this course equips students to diagnose and treat infectious diseases that affect the eye. Topics such as acute inflammation, immune responses, and disorders of growth will also be covered, providing comprehensive insight into both microbiological and pathological changes in ocular tissues.
Dispensing Optics course help you how to sell eyeglasses, contact lens and check the power of patients. They are recommended appropriate lens materials and designs based on patient needs and preferences. They advise patients on proper frame design, fit and performance.
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This course will help in diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases that can be treated in primary, secondary and tertiary set ups.
This course covers various clinical optometry procedures involving external examination, anterior segment and posterior segment examination, neuro ophthalmic examination, pediatric optometry examination
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Technical skills are sets of abilities or knowledge used to perform practical tasks in the areas of optometry science & technology. Technical skills typically require the use of certain tools and the technologies required to use those tools. In optometry there are several skills to be updated in a particular student like excellent communication skills, an interest in health and a desire to improve people’s quality of life , to be able to handle all type of technical instruments in optometry laboratory.
The course is to develop the social and soft skills and to promote a holistic development of the learners. Extra-curricular activities can help students develop important skills such as teamwork, leadership, communication, and problem-solving, which are all valuable in both academic and professional settings.
Co-curricular Activities are enabled to supplement and complement the curricular or main syllabi activities. These are the part and parcel of educational institutions to develop the students’ personality as well as to strengthen the classroom learning. Co-curricular Activities have wide horizon to cater to the cultural, social, aesthetic development of the child.
Environmental Science Courses deal with the study of environmental issues and environmental quality. The major area of focus in Environmental Science Courses are Pollution, Mitigation, Natural Resources and Energy Systems.
This course will let students learn how to develop, organize and implement a content marketing strategy, analyze and measure the effectiveness of content marketing, write compelling copy, use a strategic framework when writing, and build your professional brand and authority through content marketing.
This course will let student to explore the intricate forces, shaping human behavior and relationships through psychology, sociology, and anthropology. Enhance self-awareness, communication finesse, and connections with others. Whether you're aiming for professional growth or just curious, this course offers invaluable insights for a more fulfilling life.
This course will help students learn eyeglasses, contact lenses help to correct refractive errors and perform this function by adding or subtracting focusing power to the eye's cornea and lens. Contacts provide a safe and effective way to correct vision when used with care and proper supervision.
This course will help optical dispensers work closely with optometrists, ophthalmologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide optimum solutions for eye care and eyewear needs. They interpret ophthalmic prescriptions to provide patients with advice on spectacle frames, lens selection, contact lenses, sunglasses, and safety eyewear.
This course covers various clinical optometry procedures involving external examination, anterior segment and posterior segment examination, neuro ophthalmic examination, pediatric optometry examination and glaucoma evaluation
This course deals with ocular disease affecting various parts of the eyes. It covers clinical signs and symptoms, cause pathological mechanism, diagnostic approach, differential diagnosis and management aspects of the ocular diseases.
This course covers commonly used optometric instruments, its basic principle, description and uses in clinical practice as well as covers various clinical optometry procedures.
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This course deals with general and ocular physiological changes of ageing, common geriatric systemic and ocular diseases, and clinical approach in geriatric patients, pharmacological aspects of ageing and spectacle dispensing. This course also deals with the definition of low vision, visual impairment, types of low vision devices, art of prescribing low vision devices and training the patients and other rehabilitation measures.
This course provides an introduction to the concept, design, and implementation of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Participants will explore the evolving landscape of online education, understand the principles behind effective MOOC design, and learn how to engage a diverse audience in a virtual learning environment.
Contact lenses move with our eye, allow a natural field of view, have no frames to obstruct our vision and greatly reduce distortions. Unlike glasses, they do not fog up or get splattered by mud or rain. Contact lenses are excellent for sports and other physical activities. An optometrist who is a contact lens specialist can prevent this problem completely by measuring the corneal topography or digitally surfacing the cornea of each customer. With a personal eye measurement and subjective manifest refraction data, they can then make custom-fitted lenses for each patient.
The course on ocular disease provides an in-depth exploration of various eye conditions, focusing on anomalies of the vitreous, congenital and developmental retinal defects, optic nerve injuries, visual field and color vision defects, and neuro-ophthalmic diseases. Students will learn about the causes, clinical implications, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies for these conditions, equipping them with the knowledge to manage and treat ocular diseases effectively.
This course introduces the students to the clinical aspect of Optometry. This course mainly focuses on the examination procedures of the eye in a clinical setting and also exposes the students towards patient handling / care by in cooperating practical knowledge into practice.
A biostatistics course typically introduces students to the statistical methods used in biological, health, and medical research. It covers the principles and techniques necessary for analyzing data related to public health, clinical trials, epidemiology, and genetics.
This course explores the mechanisms and principles of binocular vision and ocular motilities. It covers the anatomy, physiology, and clinical aspects of how the eyes work together to create a single, coherent visual perception and how various disorders can impact this process.
This course emphasizes the importance of co-curricular activities in developing skills that complement academic learning. It explores various co-curricular activities, their benefits, and how they contribute to holistic development.
This course emphasizes the importance of co-curricular activities in developing skills that complement academic learning. It explores various co-curricular activities, their benefits, and how they contribute to holistic development.
This course focuses on developing a blend of technical expertise and professional skills necessary for success in the modern workplace. It integrates advanced technological knowledge with essential professional attributes such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership.
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This course provides Introduction to the foundation and basic sciences of public health optometry with emphasis on the epidemiology of vision problems especially focused on Indian scenario. Knowledge about health system and health care insurance.
Clinical optometry procedures involving external examination, anterior segment and posterior segment examination, handling of pediatric cases in ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmic examination, glaucoma evaluation, macular function test, assessment of visual field, understanding the different documentation techniques of ophthalmic test.
Clinical optometry procedures involving external examination, anterior segment and posterior segment examination, handling of paediatric cases in ophthalmology, neurophthalmic examination, glaucoma evaluation, macular function test, assessment of visual field, understanding the different documentation techniques of ophthalmic test.
This course deals with definition, classification, clinical diagnosis, complications and management of various systemic diseases. In indicated cases ocular manifestations also will be discussed.
This course enables to learn about the Introduction to the ethics and laws guiding medical and paramedical professions. Introduction and principles of accountancy. Public relation, visual rehabilitation services, eye banking and eye donation procedures.
This course introduces the student to the strategy of process orthoptic tests and provides an insight into various aspects of vision therapy. This course mainly deals with the orthoptic evaluation. It covers in detail the evaluating and choosing the best from various visual tasks processes, different possible flow sheets, and optimization visual testing.
This course introduces the student to the strategy of process orthoptic tests and provides an insight into various aspects of vision therapy. This course mainly deals with the orthoptic evaluation. It covers in detail the evaluating and choosing the best from various visual tasks processes, different possible flow sheets, and optimization visual testing.
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The clinical observation period provides the students the opportunity to continue to develop confidence and increased skill in diagnosis and management. Students will demonstrate competence in beginning, intermediate, and advanced procedures in the above areas. Students will participate in advanced and specialized treatment procedures. The student will complete the clinical training by practicing all the skills learned in the classroom and clinical instruction. The students are expected to work for a minimum of 6 hours per day and this may be more depending on the need and the healthcare setting. The clinical observation will span one year / two semesters this will include 6 hours of practice a day.
The ethical codes contain guiding principles. These serve to guide practitioners in their decisions and practice by setting a set of standards that are expected of a healthcare practitioner. Beneficence is striving to do well and to do the best for every patient. This recognizes that a practitioner has a duty of care to every patient, and that paramount is the objective of doing good so that every patient leaves the practice in a better state than when they entered, or at the very least, not in a worse condition. This requires balancing the risks and benefits of treatment and making decisions that will optimize the benefits and minimize the risks of harm. Respect for autonomy requires a practitioner to respect the choices and decisions that a patient makes about his/her health. This involves keeping the patients informed of their condition, treatment choices, and options so that decisions are based on pertinent facts. Justice entails being fair to all patients in a way that transgresses legal justice. It includes deciding how much time is spent on a patient, how many and what types of resources are devoted to the treatment of that patient, and how this compares to the time and resources distributed to other patients.
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THE CLINICAL OBSERVATION TIME PERIOD PROVIDES THE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP CONFIDENCE AND INCREASED SKILL IN DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT. STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE IN BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED PROCEDURES IN ABOVE AREAS. STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN ADVANCED AND SPECIALIZED TREATMENT PROCEDURES. THE STUDENT WILL COMPLETE THE CLINICAL TRAINING BY PRACTICING ALL THE SKILLS LEARNED IN CLASSROOM AND CLINICAL INSTRUCTION THE STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO WORK FOR MINIMUM 6 HOURS PER DAY AND THIS MAY BE MORE DEPENDING ON THE NEED AND THE HEALTH CARE SETTING. THE CLINICAL OBSERVATION WILL SPAN ONE YEAR / TWO SEMESTERS THIS WILL INCLUDE 6 HOURS OF PRACTICE A DAY.
BEHAVIOURAL OPTOMETRY INVOLVES AN UNDERSTANDING OF VISION AND HOW IT IS DIFFERENT FROM EYESIGHT. EYESIGHT SIMPLY INVOLVES SEEING AN EYECHART ON THE WALL, WHILE BEHAVIOURAL OPTOMETRY IS MORE INTERESTED IN VISION.VISION INCLUDES SHARPNESS OF SIGHT AT DISTANCE AND NEAR; ABILITY TO AIM AND FOCUS THE EYES PROPERLY ESPECIALLY FOR NEAR VISION TASKS SUCH AS READING AND COMPUTERS; THE ABILITY TO SUSTAIN FOCUS FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME FOR READING AND COMPUTERS; TRACKING THE EYE MOVEMENTS FOR READING FLUENCY AND ACCURACY; PROCESSING OF THE VISUAL INFORMATION EACH THE EYES TAKE IN; AND OF COURSE HEALTH OF THE EYES INSIDE AND OUT. ALL PATIENTS CAN BENEFIT FROM THE MORE HOLISTIC APPROACH, BUT IT IS ESPECIALLY SUITED TO THOSE WITH EYE MOTOR CONTROL PROBLEMS, LAZY EYES, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURIES CONCUSSION, OR DELAYS IN LEARNING TO READ, OR PROBLEMS READING TO LEARN. ALTHOUGH THE MAJORITY OF BEHAVIOURAL OPTOMETRISTS' PATIENTS ARE CHILDREN, BEHAVIOURAL OPTOMETRY MAY BE SUITABLE FOR PATIENTS OF ANY AGE.
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