Overview

B.Sc. Optometry College in Kerala

Optometrists, especially those trained at renowned B.Sc. Optometry colleges in Kerala like Abate, are qualified to examine your eyes for any visual problems or eye conditions. Our four-year B.Sc Optometry course in Malappuram, Kozhikode (Calicut), and Kannur equips students to identify and treat prevalent eye conditions and injuries. They are adept at recommending eyewear such as contacts, glasses, and other tools to enhance vision. If required, they can also suggest medicines or other appropriate treatments. The optometrist from Abate's B.Sc. Optometry in Calicut, Kannur, and other locations will collaborate with your primary care physician and medical specialists to coordinate your care.

Course Eligibility

Students who have passed their Higher Secondary Examination (plus two) in science (with 55% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) State/central Boards.
The admissions are based on merit interviews.

Career Opportunities

Due to their independence from other eye care providers, ability to practise independently, and involvement in research or teaching, optometrists are in high demand. Optometry opens up a wide range of exciting opportunities, including:

Correction of refractive errors of the eye and the prescription of glasses.
Designing and fitting contact lenses, prosthetic eyes and vision aids.
Evaluation of the health status of the eye and referring patients to ophthalmologists at the right stage.
Detection of ocular-related diseases like cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy etc.
Diagnosis and treatment of ocular malfunction.
Practice public health optometry in schools, colleges, slums, and rural areas.
Practice occupational optometry in industries.
Conduct optometric counselling for patients with patient sight, colour blindness, hereditary vision defects and disease etc.
Conduct vision rehabilitation and follow-up work of discharged patients.
Participate in public education on ocular hygiene and provide counselling in nutritional-related and environmental awareness.

Course structure

SEMESTER 1

Language I
English I
Core I – General Anatomy & Physiology
Core II – Physical Optics
Major Practical I
Allied I – Biochemistry
Value Education – Environmental Studies

SEMESTER 2

Language II
English II
Core III – Ocular Anatomy & Physiology
Core IV – Geometrical Optics
Major Practical I – Physical & Geometric Optics
Allied II – Microbiology
Value Education – Human Rights

Semester 3

Core V – Optometric Optics
Core VI – Visual Optics I
Core VII – Optometric Instruments & Examination of Visual System
Major Practical II
Allied III – Pharmacology
Value Education – Women’s Right

Semester 4

Part –II - English IV Employability Skills

Core VIII – Visual Optics II
Core IX – Dispensing Optics
Core X – Systemic Disease
Major Practical II – Examination of Visual System
Allied IV – A Pathology
Value Education – General Awareness

Semester 5

Core XI – Contact Lens I
Core XII – Ocular Disease I
Core XIII – Binocular Vision I
Core XIV – Low vision Aid
Core XV – Occupational Optometry
Major Practical III
Elective I (Nutrition/ Law & Optometry/ Clinical Psychology)

Semester 6

Core XVI – Contact Lens II
Core XVII – Ocular Disease II
Core XVIII – Binocular Vision II
Core XIX – Geriatric & Pediatric Optometry
Major Practical III
Elective II (Community Optometry/ Operation Theatre Techniques/ Nursing Procedures)
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