Optometry

Hi Rima,
Optometry is a branch of medicine which deals with visual systems. Further, it deals with vision issues such as examining, diagnosing, managing and treating diseases of the eye. Optometrists can help prevent blindness as they deal with refraction, eyewear, fitting of contact lenses, dealing with low vision and evaluating and referring to ophthalmology. After gaining experience in private clinics and lens manufacturers they can start their own practice. The initial salary for a fresher in optometry ranges from 20,000-Rs 40,000 for a month while an ophthalmologist salary depending on his place of employment and skills is about Rs 9 -10 lakh rupees in a year.
On the other hand, the career opportunities in nursing are very high not only in India but also abroad. With more and more nursing colleges opening up each day, it is a sign of the requirement of skilled and qualified people required for the service. Undoubtedly, the career is not for everyone as it asks for a lot of patience and hard work. So, it depends on where your interest finally lies.

Hi Naineshbhai,
Optometrists working in government hospitals can start off with a decent pay package and those who opt for private clinics can negotiate for higher slabs. Apart from assisting ophthalmic doctors in government hospitals and private clinics an optometrist can find job opportunities in various areas.
After few years of experience, they can start their own practice. After completion of Masters degree in Optometry, one can proceed for PhD and apply for a teaching job in any medical college.
Since the eye is one of the most important human organs, optometrists can look forward to a career that offers enormous scope for growth and a wide range of options for practice in future. After all, its a career that helps you lead others from darkness to light, literally.