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8 years ago
Guide-Level 14
Diploma is a non-degree program and will not make you eligible for any government job opportunity where a degree is required and also you cannot go for higher education.
Still, you can work as an opthalmic assistant with various organisations with an average salary of around 10K per month. B.Sc Optometry is a degree program and better than Diploma, you become eligible for higher studies, may apply for various government jobs and also get a better pay as compared to Diploma holders.
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9 years ago
Scholar-Level 16
Hi Khushboo,
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 Master's degree in Optometry, one can proceed for PhD and apply for a teaching job in any medical college. Since eye is one of most important human organs, optometrists can look forward to a career that offers enormous scope for growth and a wide
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9 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
Yes, they are.
They have license to practice optometry, which primarily involves performing eye exams and vision tests, prescribing and dispensing corrective lenses, detecting certain eye abnormalities and prescribing medications for certain eye diseases.
New answer posted
2016-05-10 11:15:54
Guide-Level 12
Hi Satish,
Scope ranges from working in private clinics to government hospitals. Salary will depend on your profile and work experience but generally salary range stands somewhere between 12k to 15k. But if you are skilled enough you may earn more. Various career options include jobs in Eye Clinics,optical showroons, lens manufacturing firms, Eye Doctors, sales, teacher, optometrist etc. Hope it helps.
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2016-04-09 09:03:43
Scholar-Level 16
Dear Sahil,
Optometrists are health professionals who have specialised in eye care and they deal with eye testing and providing solutions to patients who suffer from partial sight, hereditary vision defects, squint, weakening of eye muscles etc. They suggest the use of proper vision aids such as spectacles or contact lenses.
They also provide pre-operative and post-operative care to cataract patients. While the Pharmacy sector offers lots of opportunities to the students after the completion of the course. The students can work in a Pharmaceutical company or can practice as a Pharmacist. There is huge number of opportunities available fo
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