Master of Optometry [M.Optom] From Manipal University, Manipal

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Master of Optometry [M.Optom] 
total fees:  ₹6,10,000
2 YearsFull TimeOn Campus
Total Fees₹6.1 Lakhs

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Course Description

Master of Optometry Courses, Syllabus, Scope, Jobs and Salary

The science of Optometry involves the detection and treatment of common eye diseases, management of binocular vision problems such as squints, and improper functioning of eyes. Optometrists are responsible for the prescription of spectacles and contact lenses. The course aims to produce professionally competent optometrists serving as primary eye care health practitioners.

A professional degree in optometry equips eligible candidates with the skills to offer specialist consultation on eyecare- related problems and provide timely diagnostic intervention. Sound training in optometry also enables professionals to specialize in diagnosis and treatment of low vision, prescribe advanced contact lenses, binocular vision, vision therapy, rehabilitation, neuro-optometric rehabilitation, and other behavioral optometry techniques.

This program offers students abundant advantages in terms of hands-on exposure and rigorous theoretical training.The average fees charged in India for this course ranges between INR 1 - 2 lacs. The average annual salary offered to such postgraduates ranges between INR  5-12 lacs, increasing with the candidate’s experience in the field.

Master of Optometry: Course Highlights

Listed below are some of the major highlights of the course

Course Level Post Graduate
Duration 2 years
Examination Type Annual System
Eligibility Graduate in B. Optometry or B. Sc. in Optometry from a recognized university
Admission Process Counselling after taking entrance examination or direct admission in some cases
Course Fee INR 1 - 2 lacs
Average Starting Salary INR 8 -12 lacs
Top Recruiting Fields/Areas Eye Hospitals, Private Practices, Sports Vision Clinic, Contact Lens Manufacturing Companies, etc.

Master of Optometry: What is it About?

Optometry involves examining, diagnosing, treating and managing visual diseases and disorders. It’s the science of optical equipment (including lenses and spectacles) that improve human vision. A qualified Optometrist can run his own eye clinic, optical shop, lens manufacturing unit, prescribe eye tests, contact lenses, exercises, collaborate with opticians, ophthalmologists, lens manufacturers, teach optometry, assist in vision screens at schools and in industries, or provide optometric counselling to patients with partial sight and hereditary vision defects.

Master of Optometry: Who Should Opt?

Eligible candidates with manual dexterity, patience and confidence, good vision, mechanical aptitude, coordination, an excellent judgment, and attention to detail are best suited for the course.

Top Institutes offering Master of Optometry

Listed below are some of the top institutes offering the course in the country with the corresponding locations and fees charged by them

Name City Average Annual Fees in INR
Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University Sangli, Maharashtra 1 lakh
Hari Jyot College of Optometry Navsari, Gujarat 36,000
Himalayan University Itanagar, Andhra Pradesh 34,000
Al Salama College of Optometry Kozhikode, Kerala 50,000
Elite School of Optometry Chennai, Tamil Nadu 38,000

Eligibility for Master of Optometry

An HSC (10+2) qualification completed from a recognized Board with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects and a Bachelor’s degree in Optometry or B. Sc. in Optometry with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate is the minimum criterion of eligibility required to be fulfilled for an aspiring candidate to pursue the course.

Some institutes offer admission on the basis of the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance exams. The selection process for the course may vary according to the norms and rules set by the institution or the university to which the college is affiliated.

Master of Optometry: Admission Process

Aspiring eligible candidates need to qualify a relevant entrance exam for admission to the course, such as the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Optometry test for admission to the course.

There is a number of institutes in the country offering optometry courses, such as Chitkara University, Hari Jyot College of Optometry and others.

Master of Optometry: Syllabus and Course Description

A year- wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated below

Year 1
Advanced Contact Lens Studies I
Low Vision and Rehabilitation Pediatric Optometry
Occupational Optometry
Public Health Optometry
Year 2
Research Methodology and Biostatistics
Advanced Contact Lens Studies II
Ocular Diseases and Therapeutics
Clinical Imaging and Dissertation

Master of Optometry: Career Prospects

Aside from career options such as assisting ophthalmic doctors in government hospitals and private clinics, an optometrist can also go for pursuing a private practice.
Successful graduates of the course interested in higher studies in the discipline may go for pursuing PhD or M. Sc. in the subject.

optometry

Some of the popular avenues open to such postgraduates are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

Job Position Job Description Average Annual Salary in INR
Optometrist Optometrists are the independent primary health care providers who specialize in eye care and visual health. Optometrists are medical professionals, but not physicians. They focus on regular vision care and prescribe eyeglasses and contacts. Optometrists examine the internal and external structure of the eyes. 6 - 9 lacs
Ophthalmologist An ophthalmologist is a physician who specializes in the surgical and medical care of the eye & vision system. Ophthalmologists offer complete eye care services. These include vision services, medical eye care, surgical eye care, diagnosis and treatment of eye. 3 - 4 lacs
Optician An Optician is an important part of the eye care team, but is not an eye doctor. An optician uses a prescription that is written by an optometrist or an ophthalmologist. An optician is a technician who is trained to design, verify and fit eyeglass lenses and frames, contact lenses, and other devices to correct eyesight. 9 - 12 lacs
Optics Professor Optics Professors are engaged in academia and lecturing, with some degree of clinical practice/ and or instruction as well. Many teaching opportunities for optometrists are limited to optometry schools, however, there are some institutions (universities, medical centers, and medical schools) that actively seek optometrists to educate students, residents, and staff, primarily in topics of contact lenses and low vision. 4 - 6 lacs

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admission to 2 year full-time M.Optom. Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement

Pass in Bachelors in Optometry (B.Optom / B.Sc. Optometry / BS Optom / B.Sc. (Hons.) Ophthalmic Techniques) (Full time) from a recognized university with minimum 50 % aggregate marks or equivalent

Entrance Exam

Admission for M. Optom is based on the departmental entrance test and personal interview.

Course Details

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