Job Profile

An optometrist is a healthcare professional who specializes in eye and vision care. The job profile of an optometrist includes a wide range of responsibilities and duties related to diagnosing and managing eye health and vision problems. Key responsibilities include:

• Eye Examinations: Conduct comprehensive eye exams to evaluate vision and detect eye disorders.
• Diagnosing Eye Conditions: Diagnose and manage eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
• Prescribing Eyewear and Lenses: Prescribe corrective lenses, including glasses and contact lenses.
• Cleaning and Sterilization: Clean and sterilize the operating room and instruments after surgery.
• Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation: Offer vision therapy to treat conditions like lazy eye (amblyopia) and crossed eyes (strabismus)
• Patient Care: Assist in preparing patients for surgery, including positioning them on the operating table.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering to laboratory safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.

Work Places

Hospitals, Diagnostic Laboratories, Clinics and Physician Offices, Public Health Organizations, Eye Clinics, and Organ Banks, Nursing Homes etc.

Course Curriculum

• General Human Anatomy and Physiology-1
• Medical Ethics and Patient Care
• Fundamentals of Computer
• General English and Soft Skills
• Basic Concepts of Lab Technology-1
• Fundaments of Microbiology
• Blood Banking, Serology, and Immunology
• General Human Anatomy & Physiology II
• General & Clinical Pathology
• General Biochemistry
• Basics of Health Market & Economy
• Introduction to Haematology
• Phlebotomy & Lab Ethics
• Vocational Laboratory Training & Internship In Hospital