Optometry is a healthcare profession concerned with eyes and vision. Optometrists are trained to prescribe lenses to improve vision and diagnose and treat eye diseases in some countries. To pursue optometry, one needs a science background with subjects like physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics. Job prospects for optometrists include managing their own eye clinic, collaborating with other eye professionals, and teaching. The average salary for an optometrist in India is Rs. 243,295 per year. Several institutes in India offer optometry programs.

1. Careers
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OPTOMETRY
Introduction
Eligibility
Job Prospects
Remuneration
Institutes
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2. Introduction
Optometry is a healthcare profession concerned
with the eyes and related structures, as well
as vision, visual systems, and vision information
processing in humans. Optometrists are trained to
prescribe and fit lenses to improve vision, and in
some countries are trained to diagnose and treat
various eye diseases.
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3. Eligibility
To pursue a Diploma or B.Sc. course in Optometry one
needs a background in Science in 10+2 with Physics,
Chemistry, English and Biology or Mathematics.
Selection criteria may vary among institutes, who may
also conduct their own entrance examinations. Post-
graduate diplomas in Optometry require a graduate
degree from any subject – though a science
background definitely gives an advantage. Master and
M.Phil programs require a completed Bachelor degree
and Master degree in optometry respectively.
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4. Job Prospects
•Manage his or her own eye clinic, optical shop, lens
manufacturing unit
•Contribute to eye tests, contact lenses, exercises
•Collaborate with opticians, ophthalmologists, lens
manufacturers
•Teach optometry
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5. The average salary for an Optometrist is Rs 243,295
per year.
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6. Institutes
•Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Coimbatore Campus,
Coimbatore
•Bharati Vidyapeeth University,Pune
•Vidyasagar College of Optometry & Vision
Science, Kolkata
•Vinayaka Missions University - VMU, Salem
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