Career in Optometry and Ophthalmic science is the New Red Hot Job Trend

At a time when people pay so much attention to their health and fitness, career options related to health care sector is very much in demand. Eyes being the most delicate and sensitive organs of our body need specialized care. Optometry is a health care profession concerned with vision and visual system. Career in optometry and ophthalmic science is an upcoming profession with enormous possibilities.

The current trend has showed an increased awareness about eye care and brands which in turn has provided a great boost to the eyewear industry-ready courses. Science stream students can choose optometry and ophthalmic science as a career option which is a rewarding job with secure future. Qualification required to enter in Optometry courses related to this field is 10+2 with minimum 45% score. Optometrists are health care professionals who provide vision care including sight testing and correction. The duration of the course is 4 years. They are concerned with diagnosis, examination, treatment of eyes related to visual, optical symptoms, refractive errors and their correction, using lenses and other optical aids. Career in Optometry and Ophthalmic science assures a safe and sound future to students interested in this field.

Some colleges offering courses in Optometry and Ophthalmic science

• All India Institute Of Optometrical Science (AIIOS), Kolkata.
• Nethradhama School Of Optometry, Bangalore.
• Aditya Jyoti Institute Of Optometry, Mumbai.
• All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), N.Delhi
• Bausch & Lomb School Of Optometry, Hyderabad
• Bharati Vidyapeeth School of Optometry, Pune
• College Of Optometry And Ophthalmic Sciences, Nasik
• Elite School Of Optometry, Chennai
• Lions Arvind Institute Of Community Ophthalmology, Madurai (Diploma)
• MEH School Of Optometry,Mumbai (Diploma)
• Nagar School Of Optometry, Ahmedabad B.Optom And M.Optom
• Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Delhi B.Sc.(Hons.) in Optometry and Ophthalmic Techniques

Future Prospects

Taking career in optometry and ophthalmic science leads one to start a private consultancy as per the medical code of ethics. With the increasing demand in eye care profession one can work in different hospitals and clinics. There is also a vast possibility of getting a job in government sector, research laboratories and lens producing companies.

Salary

Fresh graduates can begin their career in optometry with a starting salary of Rs 12,000 to Rs 18,000 per month. With experience, a professional can earn up to Rs 1 lakh per month. If one is a private practitioner, the chances to earn more and build a reputation as an optometrist is only limited by your own talent and perhaps, soft skills.

Source: Shraddha Singh (Shiksha Team)