Explore career opportunities within the ambit of Optometry with an industry focused course that grants you the right knowledge and skills.
Program Duration: 4 Years, Full-Time
Offered at - Navi mumbai Vadodara
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Explore career opportunities within the ambit of Optometry with an industry focused course that grants you the right knowledge and skills.
Program Duration: 4 Years, Full-Time
Offered at
Navi mumbai
Vadodara
Alumni Network
Modern Lab & Equipments
Job Placement Assistance
Companies for Campus Placements
The B.Opto is a 4 year full-time undergraduate allied healthcare course. In this course, students are introduced to the basics of medical sciences with a focus on eye and vision functions. In the first three years of the course, students are fully trained to understand all aspects of human eyesight and the disorders and diseases and how to diagnose and treat them through the use of modern medical technology.
Students will study subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Ocular Optics, Ocular Pathology, Ocular Pharmacology and get lots of hands-on training at Eye hospitals and clinics. Students will also get trained on High-tech equipment's like Autorefractometer, Lensometer, Keratometer, Slit Lamp examination, Low vision aids and contact lens
In the fourth year of the course, all students are placed into a 12 months internship with eye hospitals, eye clinics and eyewear chains to gain 100% practical industry experience and to practice their medical skills. Most students get absorbed into full-time positions at these organizations itself, while others are placed by ITM IHS into full-time careers with excellent starting salaries in the range of INR 25,000 - 50,000 per month.
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If you are a student interested in a career that is fulfilling, financially rewarding, serves the society and gives you day-to-day work satisfaction and a long and successful career with top healthcare companies in India. What's more, if you dream of working and living abroad, then you must consider an education in Optometry.
An optometrist is a medical professional trained to deal with eye related problems. They treat eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataract, vision correction, in addition to eye disorders and infections such as conjunctivitis, allergies and other vision related concerns. They also diagnose vision problems and prescribe corrective lenses or glasses. Optometrists also perform laser treatment for correction vision problems. These professionals must possess a B.Sc. optometry to qualify for such roles.
The demand for Optometrists is skyrocketing especially due to the increase in vision problems globally, caused by a multitude of factors such as increased computer and mobile usage, pollution, harsh climate among others. According to the latest stats, the demand for optometry professionals is estimated to grow by 25-30% in the coming decade. The most common eye disorders, which are myopia, hyper-metropia and other vision disorders are diagnosed and treated solely by Optometrists.
Trained Optometrists from ITM IHS get some of the highest paying jobs in the industry, with starting salaries as high as INR 6,00,000 per year and work in some of the most modern and comfortable work environments with retail eyewear chains, hospitals and clinics across India and even globally.
Equipped with a trial set box and streak retinoscopes patient’s refractive error is objectively assessed in this dark procedure room with the help of a specially designed instrument called a Retinoscope.
This clinical training lab, installed with a refraction chair unit, slit lamp, Keratometer, lensometer, trial box set, etc. aims to introduce the practical and clinical aspects of optometry. These procedures help to identify the patient’s refractive error and finalize the prescription is needed.
Contact lens clinic is a speciality clinic furnished with trial sets of soft contact lenses, RGP contact Lenses, Rose K Contact lenses and Scleral Contact Lenses. These Contact lenses manage different ocular conditions like Keratoconus and Sjogren Syndrome. Students practice and Understand contact lens fitting for compromised corneas and keratoconus.
Binocular Vision and Vision Therapy are considered to be one of the most important speciality departments in Optometry. The clinic is furnished with the necessary devices to identify binocular vision disorders and provide vision therapy, helping expand student’s knowledge base in behavioural vision care.
A low vision clinic is another speciality clinic which needs expertise in assessing and understanding the best suitable low vision and functional assistive device for a particular condition and rehabilitation. The lab has the latest low-vision kit to give clinical exposure to students in low-vision care, to help visually impaired individuals to utilize their residual visual skills optimally and rehabilitate. Thus, our practical labs/clinics are equipped with various sets of speciality instruments in Optometry, such as Binocular Vision, Low Vision, Vision Therapy, Contact Lenses etc. Students are aware and comfortable with their uses, thus making students ready to work in the Optometry department of an Eye Hospital, Eye Clinic and Optical showrooms.
An advanced clinical laboratory is designed for MLT undergraduate students. The primary goal of advanced clinical laboratories is to improve students' clinical skills and provide them with hands-on experience with all modern technologies. The laboratory is well-equipped with a variety of advanced automated instruments, such as an Automated Haematology Analyzer, a Clinical Biochemistry analyser, a Coagulation analyser, an Electrolyte analyser, and the most recent Binocular microscopes, as well as miscellaneous equipment such as a centrifuge, a water bath, and weighing machines.
Microbiology lab is equipped with Microscopes, an incubator, a hot air oven, and an autoclave used in various experiments. The students are taught manual and automated techniques for multiple practicals with conventional and advanced technology. Students are taught to use diagnostic tools to run tests on specimens and create pathology reports based on the specimens.
A simplified and streamlined admission process that makes it easy for any student to apply at ITM. 12th Science passed with 40% Physics, chemistry, biology or Maths from any recognised university.
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She holds a masters in nursing and has worked in the domain for the last 15 years. For the past 4 years she is working as a permanent faculty in ITM IHS.
She has done her PG in speciality cardiothorasic nursing and MBA in Hospital Administration and School management, from ISBM university. Now persuing PhD in nursing from JJTU university.
She obtained her Bachelor's degree & Diploma in Medical Lab Technology. Currently, she is working as tutor cum clinical instructor in ITM IHS. She has vast professional and academic experience.
He has done his Masters & has been teaching & practicing optometry since year 2005. He has been actively involved in conducting training sessions, workshops and researches in Optometry.
He is Masters in Healthcare Management from SNHU, USA . Jamil has wide professional experience as an Optometrist and has also presented his research paper in National level conference. He is a faculty of Optometry for the last 4 years.
She is a Masters in Nursing from Women’s University Mumbai and holds special qualification in Hospital Administration. Currently she is pursuing Ph.D from Rajasthan University and acting as the principle of Nursing in ITM IHS.
She is a PG in Chemistry and Diploma in Medical Lab Technology. She is actively involved in research work and has presented scientific research papers in International Conferences.
He pursued his Masters from Lotus College of Optometry, Mumbai and Ph.D from Australia. Dr. Purushottam takes keen interest in academics and is involved in publishing many research papers.
The bachelor of optometry course will set you off for a successful career in healthcare. Learn more about it in this article.
Wondering why you must pursue a BSc Optometry degree? The article will decode lesser-known facts & benefits of the Optometry industry.
A Bachelor of Optometry is one of the most preferred vocational courses in India as the demand for Optometrists never runs low. Eye illness is one the most common illness experienced by most people and the Optometrist is involved in treating and preventing a range of such illnesses. If you are considering applying for a Bachelor of Optometry then you must take a look at the list of these colleges that you can choose.
Welcome to the new academic year!
Students learned about opportunities in the health care field
Donate Eyes, Cure Blindness - a rally organised by the Optometry Department on World Optometry Day - spread awareness on organ donation.
Students and parents attending the career counselling session were addressed by Dr. Prof. RSS Mani (VP - Institutional development ITM), Dr. Ramesh Daswani ( CEO - Light of Life Trust) and Dr. Vivek Mendonsa ( CEO - Lawrence and Mayo)
Dr. Sireesha spoke to students and faculty in the A.Y.U.S.H event organised in collaboration with Saveda institute for Indigenous Medical Sciences And Research.
Click Apply Now to start your admission process online or Walk-in to IHS Campus to collect the Application form.
Share your certificates with us – submit hard copies or upload - ID proof, and other documents.
Make the payment for the program fees.
Get confirmation. Done!
She holds a masters in nursing and has worked in the domain for the last 15 years. For the past 4 years she is working as a permanent faculty in ITM IHS.
She has done her PG in speciality cardiothorasic nursing and MBA in Hospital Administration and School management, from ISBM university. Now persuing PhD in nursing from JJTU university.
She obtained her Bachelor's degree & Diploma in Medical Lab Technology. Currently, she is working as tutor cum clinical instructor in ITM IHS. She has vast professional and academic experience.
He has done his Masters & has been teaching & practicing optometry since year 2005. He has been actively involved in conducting training sessions, workshops and researches in Optometry.
He is Masters in Healthcare Management from SNHU, USA . Jamil has wide professional experience as an Optometrist and has also presented his research paper in National level conference. He is a faculty of Optometry for the last 4 years.
She is a Masters in Nursing from Women’s University Mumbai and holds special qualification in Hospital Administration. Currently she is pursuing Ph.D from Rajasthan University and acting as the principle of Nursing in ITM IHS.
She is a PG in Chemistry and Diploma in Medical Lab Technology. She is actively involved in research work and has presented scientific research papers in International Conferences.
He pursued his Masters from Lotus College of Optometry, Mumbai and Ph.D from Australia. Dr. Purushottam takes keen interest in academics and is involved in publishing many research papers.
The bachelor of optometry course will set you off for a successful career in healthcare. Learn more about it in this article.
Wondering why you must pursue a BSc Optometry degree? The article will decode lesser-known facts & benefits of the Optometry industry.
A Bachelor of Optometry is one of the most preferred vocational courses in India as the demand for Optometrists never runs low. Eye illness is one the most common illness experienced by most people and the Optometrist is involved in treating and preventing a range of such illnesses. If you are considering applying for a Bachelor of Optometry then you must take a look at the list of these colleges that you can choose.
Welcome to the new academic year!
Students learned about opportunities in the health care field
Donate Eyes, Cure Blindness - a rally organised by the Optometry Department on World Optometry Day - spread awareness on organ donation.
Students and parents attending the career counselling session were addressed by Dr. Prof. RSS Mani (VP - Institutional development ITM), Dr. Ramesh Daswani ( CEO - Light of Life Trust) and Dr. Vivek Mendonsa ( CEO - Lawrence and Mayo)
Dr. Sireesha spoke to students and faculty in the A.Y.U.S.H event organised in collaboration with Saveda institute for Indigenous Medical Sciences And Research.
The B.Opto is a 4 year full-time undergraduate allied healthcare course. In this course, students are introduced to the basics of medical sciences with a focus on eye and vision functions. In the first three years of the course, students are fully trained to understand all aspects of human eyesight and the disorders and diseases and how to diagnose and treat them through the use of modern medical technology.
Students will study subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Ocular Optics, Ocular Pathology, Ocular Pharmacology and get lots of hands-on training at Eye hospitals and clinics. Students will also get trained on High-tech equipment's like Autorefractometer, Lensometer, Keratometer, Slit Lamp examination, Low vision aids and contact lens
In the fourth year of the course, all students are placed into a 12 months internship with eye hospitals, eye clinics and eyewear chains to gain 100% practical industry experience and to practice their medical skills. Most students get absorbed into full-time positions at these organizations itself, while others are placed by ITM IHS into full-time careers with excellent starting salaries in the range of INR 25,000 - 50,000 per month.
Key Features:
Eligibility:
