Bachelor of Optometry

The Bachelor of clinical optometry course at Hari Jyot College of Optometry affiliated to Veer Narmad South Gujarat University follows all the recommendations of Indian Optometric Association

The experts keeping in view the following aim and objectives have designed this degree course. The syllabus for Bachelor of Clinical optometry (B.Optom) course aims at preparing a primary health care professional, an Optometrist? who can independently undertake

• Estimate refractive errors of the eye and prescribe corrective measures including Spectacles, Contact lenses, Low vision Aids and Vision Therapy.
• Detect pathological conditions of the visual system, which are deviations from normal. Diagnose ocular and related systemic and neurological diseases and refer the cases to other medical professionals for detailed medical and surgical management.
• Design, manufacture, prescribe and fit all kinds of optical aids including Spectacles, Sunglasses, Ophthalmic lenses, contact lenses, low vision aids.
• Examine, diagnose and prescribe treatment for ocular-motility malfunctions like phorias, tropias, and other types of strabismus (squint) and Neuro-muscular anomalies.
• Undertake public health optometry projects and vision screening eye camps in schools, colleges, urban slums, rural areas and also practice occupational optometry in industries.
• Public education on ocular hygiene and related nutritional and environmental counseling.
• Offer a helping hand and or efficiently manage and successfully run any ophthalmic clinic, Eye department in hospitals, optician shops, optical, ophthalmic industry & trade.