Marg Career Library - Optometrist

Overview:

Optometrists diagnose and treat visual problems and manage diseases, injuries, and other disorders of the eyes. They prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed.

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Career Path:

Stream of Study in 12th Grade/School:	Science Stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
Degree/Graduation Courses:	B.Sc. in Optometry for 3 years Bachelors of Optometry for 4 years
Higher education/Post Graduation Courses:	M.Sc. in Optometry for 2 years Post Graduate Diploma for 2 years Masters in Optometry for 2 years O.D (Doctorate in Optometry) for 2 years after completion of your Masters

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Top Colleges:

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Elite School of Optometry (ESO), Chennai
Bausch & Lomb School of Optometry, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad
Vidyasagar College of Optometry & Vision Science, Kolkata
Vision Science(West Bengal University of Technology), Kolkata
Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal
Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi
Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune
Government Medical College and Hospital, Surat
Government Medical College, Nagpur
Punjab Medical College, Amritsar
Medical College, Patiala
Birla Institute of Tech. Science, Pilani

Job Opportunities:

Eye care Hospital
Teaching and Research
Educational Sector
Optical shop

Job Responsibilities:

Perform vision tests and analyse results
Examine patients of all ages and manage case histories and accounts of patients
Recommend tests for accurate treatment
Remain updated on recent research and discoveries in field of optometry.
Diagnose sight problems, such as near-sightedness or farsightedness, and eye diseases, such as glaucoma
Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other visual aids, and if state law permits, medications
Provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation
Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery—for example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after surgery

Work Life:

On a daily basis, Optometrists examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or colour blindness.
They also analyse test results and develop a treatment plan.
In a normal work day, they also educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
Optometrists also keep themselves updated all the time with new equipment and their uses.

Key Skills:

Good organizational skills
Communication skills
Attention to details
Professional attitude
Willingness to serve people
High level of accuracy and precision
Teamwork
Scientific bent of mind
Ability to concentrate while doing repetitive tasks
Ability to adapt to new equipment and techniques
Interpersonal skills

Designation:

Entry level

Optician, Lab technician, Optometry Assistant, Ophthalmic Assistant, Instructor/Assistant Professor, Optometric Technician

Mid level

Optometrist

High level

Senior Optometrist, Low vision specialist

Merits & Demerits:

Merits

1. Excellent work life balance
2. Clean and comfortable work environment compared to other health care professionals.
3. Relatively low stress job
4. Secure job and income

Demerits

1. Comparatively lower pay than other para medical professionals
2. Career stagnation
3. Monotony

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