Optometry

You can take admission in IGNOU. Following are the details:
B.Sc (Hons) in Optometry & Ophthalmic Techniques (BSCHOT)
Minimum Duration: 4 Years
Maximum Duration: 6 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 81,000
Eligibility:
The candidates should have passed the 10+2 examination of CBSE or equivalent, with English Physics Chemistry and Biology with at least 45 percent marks. B.Sc. (Hons. ). In Optometry and Ophthalmic Techniques (BSCHOT) is a four-year degree programme and is aimed to develop multipurpose ophthalmic manpower in the country. This programme comprises 128 credits (52 credits theory and 76 credits practical). The Programme has been launched with broad objectives of training the students in optometry various ophthalmic procedures. After going through this programme the students shall be able to:
assist eye specialists in big eye hospitals, eye care health units, etc., like refraction, orthoptists, theatre assistants, and refractions. Get themselves self-employed ad opticians, optometrists and refractions;
estimate errors of refraction and be able to prescribe glasses;
maintain ophthalmic appliances and instruments; and
assess ocular motility disorders and prescribe adequate treatment including eyeball exercises.