Program Code

SPM-03

Program Code
Program Level

Under Graduate

Level
Program Duration

3+1 Years

Duration

Programme Overview

Among the recognized para medical science areas, optometry is one of the best. The School of Paramedical Sciences is a Top B. Sc College in Hisar, Haryana.  One of its major highlights is the B. Sc Optometry program reputed across the country. Optometry is a healthcare profession that is autonomous, educated, and registered, and optometrists are the primary healthcare practitioners of the eye and visual system who provide comprehensive eye and vision care.

The curriculum includes refraction and dispensing, detection/diagnosis and management of disease in the eye, and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system. The faculty at the college ensures that the students get the best of education and required training for their profession.

Optometry OSGU Hisar

Programme Objectives

The B. Sc in Optometry is a programme offered by OSGU that is drafted with the following objectives:

  • To impart basic knowledge and skills involved in examination, diagnosis and management diseases affecting the human ophthalmic system.
  • To train students to work in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team to apply optometry to the patients.
  • To pursue further qualification to attain senior position in the professional field and to keep abreast with the recent advances, new technology and research.

Programme Outcomes

The B.Sc. (Optometry) programme offered at the best B. Sc. college in Hisar, Haryana will equip the students with the fundamental understanding and skills and latest techniques of diagnosis, therapeutic and prophylactic aspects of diseases related to the visual system. They can pursue their career as optometrists & Optician and can be employed in the health organizations dealing with surgical eye care, diagnosis and treatment of eye, plastic surgery.  They can also opt for higher studies and research or entrepreneurships.

Career Path

The para medic aspirants from OSGU are prone to higher and better quality of career opportunities in the field. When the course has been completed, the potential candidates with their given skill set and aptitude scores, can enter either of the following career paths –

  • Refractionists and theatre assistant
  • Optical / contact lens companies
  • Academic Institutes
  • Optical Manufacturing Industry
  • Public Health Centers
  • Jobs in Private Sector
  • Government Hospitals
  • Defense Services

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum percentage and others criteria for admission will be as per UGC/ Concerned Regulatory Bodies.

Provided below are the criteria that need to be met for the given course.

For National Students

  • 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or its equivalent.
  • LEET:- The candidate who has passed in 3 years Diploma in relevant discipline after Matric or 2 years Diploma in relevant discipline after 10+2

For International Students

  • Rule framed by University Grants Commission (UGC) and notified in its website www.ugc.ac.in will be followed for deciding the eligibility and admission of International students to various courses offered in Om Sterling Global University, Hisar.

Programme Syllabus

The syllabus of the program plays a major role in how the students turn out for the profession. The syllabi drafted by the School of Para Medical Sciences are detailed and cover the necessary components to ensure a complete and overall education of the students. Given below is the syllabus for B.Sc. in Optometry.

Semester I

S.No. Subject
01. General Anatomy- I
02. General Physiology-I
03. General Biochemistry
04. Computer Applications
05. Communication Skills
06. General Anatomy- I Practical
07. General Physiology-I Practical
08. General Biochemistry Practical
09. Computer Applications Practical

Semester II

S.No. Subject
01. General Anatomy- II
02. General Physiology-II
03. Psychology
04. Nutrition
05. Introduction to Health Care/First Aid
06. General Anatomy- II Practical
07. General Physiology-II Practical
08. Introduction to Health Care/First Aid Practical
09. Comprehensive Viva

Semester III

S.No. Subject
01. Ocular Anatomy & Physiology
02. Ocular Biochemistry
03. Geometrical Optics, Physical Optics & Visual Optics -I
04. Optometric Optics -I
05. General Pathology
06. Ocular Anatomy & Physiology-Practical
07. Geometrical Optics, Physical Optics & Visual Optics-I-Practical
08. Optometric Optics-I – Practical
09. Comprehensive Viva

Semester IV

S.No. Subject
01. Ocular Microbiology
02. Ocular Diseases- I
03. Visual Optics -II
04. Optometric Optics -II & Dispensing Optics
05. Optometric Instruments
06. Ocular Diseases- I -Practical
07. Visual Optics- II -Practical
08. Optometric Optics II & Dispensing Optics -Practical
09. Optometric Instruments – Practical

Semester V

S.No. Subject
01. Pharmacology
02. Ocular Diseases -II
03. Clinical Examination of Visual System
04. Binocular Vision -I
05. Systemic Diseases & Eye
06. Ocular Diseases –II Practical
07. Clinical Examination of Visual System Practical
08. Binocular Vision –I Practical
09. Comprehensive Viva

Semester VI

S.No. Subject
01. Binocular Vision – II
02. Low Vision
03. Contact Lens
04. Community Ophthalmology
05. Research Methodology & Biostatistics
06. Binocular Vision – II -Practical
07. Low Vision – Practical
08. Contact Lens – Practical
09. Clinical Posting (Orientation)
10. Project Work-I

Semester VII

S.No. Subject
01. Internship
02. Project Work-II
03. Special Internship with Research Project

How to Apply

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