Bachelor in Optometry - B.Optom The course will lead to a basic degree in optometry, which is considered as the minimum essential for statutory registration of optometrists in countries where Optometry has been brought under legislation. Maharashtra Institute of Optometry is affiliated with prestigious state health University, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik.

Duration of the course: 4 years comprising of 3 academic years of study (6 semesters) and 1 year of clinical experience / internship.

Eligibility Criteria: The candidate has passed Higher secondary (10+2) with 50% marks in PCB for open category and 45% marks in reserve category. Candidate has attained 17 years as on 31st December of the year of the admission...

Aims and objectives of the optometry course at the Maharashtra Institute of Optometry, Latur.

The four year Bachelors course in optometry has the following aims and objectives.

1. To prepare a cadre of optometrists as primary eye care professionals by institutional education and clinical training. They can independently practice the profession and science of optometry in an optometry clinic, optical establishment or an eye hospital along with other medical professionals including ophthalmic surgeons.

2. To train optometry graduates who will be able to teach optometry at a school/college of optometry, take up further education and to research in ophthalmic field.

3. To train optometrists to independently perform the tasks of routine clinical eye examination including refraction, to detect any pathological disorders of the eye and system.

4. To train optometrists to independently prescribe all types of optical corrections including spectacles, contact lenses, low vision aids, vision therapy eye exercises.

5. To be able to satisfy the needs of the ophthalmic industry as a whole.

The recommended course of teaching will lead to a basic degree in optometry and would be considered as the minimum essential for statutory registration of optometrists in countries, wherever Optometry has been brought under legislation.

The syllabus aims at preparing an optometrist, who can practice independently or take up employment with an eye establishment. An Optometrist may independently manage an optical establishment or assist an ophthalmologist.

Subjects Faculty No. Of Hrs. Theory
First Year    
General Anatomy Medical Faculty  45
General Physiology Medical Faculty  45
General Biochemistry Medical Faculty  45
Ocular Anatomy Optometric Faculty 60
Ocular Physiology  Medical Faculty  60
Ocular Biochemistry Optometric Faculty 30
Geometrical Optics I  Optometric Faculty 60
Geometrical Optics II Optometric Faculty 60
Basic Computer Basic Science Faculty 15
 English English Faculty 15
 Nutrition Optometric Faculty 15
 Psychology Psychology Faculty 15
Physical Optics Physics Faculty 60
Clinical Optometry I Optometric Faculty 45
     
Second Year    
Visual Optics I Optometric Faculty 15
Visual Optics II Optometric Faculty 30
Ocular Diseases I. Medical Faculty 45
Ocular Diseases II & Glaucoma. Medical Faculty 45
Optometric Optics I Optometric Faculty 45
Optometric Optics II Optometric Faculty 25
Dispensing Optics Optometric Faculty 20
Ocular Microbiology Medical Faculty 15
Pathology Basic Science Faculty 15
Pharmacology Basic Science Faculty 45
Clinical Examination of Visual System  Medical Faculty 30
Optometric Instrumentation Optometric Faculty 30
Indian Medicine & Telemedicine Medical Faculty 15
Introduction to Quality & Patient safety  Medical Faculty 30
Clinical Optometry II & III Optometric Faculty 60
     
Third Year     
Contact Lenses I Optometric Faculty 60
Contact Lenses II Optometric Faculty 60
Binocular Vision I Optometric Faculty 30
Binocular Vision II Optometric Faculty 45
Occupational Optometry  Optometric Faculty 15
Low Visual Aids Optometric Faculty 30
Paediatric Optometric Optometric Faculty 25
Geriatric Optometry Optometric Faculty 20
Systemic Diseases Medical Faculty 45
Public Health Community Optometry Optometric Faculty 30
Research Methodology  Optometric Faculty 15
Biostatistics  Statistician 15
Medical Law Medical Faculty 15
Practice Management  Management Faculty 15
Clinical Optometry IV & V Optometric Faculty 60

Maharashtra Institute of Optometry

Optometry is a primary health care profession in eye care. Optometrists are specialists trained to examine the eyes, diagnose diseases, and manage visual disorders by prescribing spectacles, contact lenses, low visual devices, and eye exercises. A detailed eye examination can also reveal systemic conditions like high blood pressure, anaemia , or diabetes. Optometrists make a diagnosis and refer the patients to the respective specialists for further care and management. They also co manage conditions with ophthalmologists and other health care professionals.

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