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Optometry is a study of human eye and matters related to its nature. The program aims at imparting skills and knowledge in the correction of refractive conditions of the eye, prescription of glasses, in designing and fitting contact lenses, aniseikonic lenses, low visions aids, in the diagnosis and orthoptic treatment of oculomotor nerve malfunctions, ocular hygiene, etc.

COURSE STRUCTURE

FACULTY MEMBERS

Mr. Santanu Ray, Assistant Professor

Mr. Ray has 6 years of teaching and 3 years of industry experience. He has research experience of 4 years in Community Optometry and Low Vision. He has completed his M.Optom. He is currently associated with a project under the The Neotia University which explores the prevalence of uncorrected hypermetropia among The Neotia University students. He has a National Publication to his name. He has been to 5 National and 1 International Conference.

Dr. Tridib Chatterjee, Faculty (Part-Time)

Dr. Chatterjee has 4 years of teaching and 16 year of industry experience. He has a research experience of 4 years on health-related areas. He did his MPhil in Health & Hospital Management from BITS, Pilani and MBBS from Kolkata. He has been to 22 National and 2 International Conferences.

Dr.Shahid Mahmood, Faculty (Part-Time)

Mr. Mahmood has 10 years of teaching and industry experience respectively. He has done his DOS and DMS in subjects related to Optometry. He has been awarded the Special Initiative Award for promoting Practice Management of Soft Lenses B&L (USA). Also, he has secured the Bausch & Lomb Award for Excellence for the effort in developing soft contact lens habit. He has attended 5 National Conferences and 1 International Conference.

EXPERT COMMITTEE

LABORATORIES

Optometry Lab

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates can work as an optometrist, vision therapist, contact lens specialist, ophthalmic product specialist, ocularist, geriatric, low vision specialist, clinical research intelligence in public and private optician outlets, eye hospitals and clinics,multinational companies dealing with vision care or lense manufacturing companies, medical centres, medical organizations, optical manufacturing industry, medical army or in shops selling optical accessories like specs, contact lenses etc. Graduates can also opt for private practice after obtaining the necessary affiliation or pursue higher studies. Some of the top companies to work for are, Vision Masters, Titan Eye Plus, Currae, Himalaya Optical, Lenskart, Lawrence & Mayo, Vasan Eyecare, Optical Health Solution, Gangar Opticians Pvt Ltd, GKB Opticals, etc.