BOOT

BOOT (Bachelor of Optometry and Ophthalmic Technology)

Objective

The scope of Optometry includes the detection of common eye diseases, the management of binocular vision problems such as squints and lazy eyes and the prescription of spectacles and contact lenses. The Bachelor degree in Optometry is a programme that aims to produce professionally competent optometrists serving as primary eye care health practitioners. NIMS University is one for the few premium institutions in India that offers a Bachelor degree in Optometry and Ophthalmic.

Overview

Program                                         BOOT                                           BOOT(LE)
Duration Min. Duration             4 Years                                        3 Years
Max. Duration                             6 Years                                        4 Years
Eligibility Criteria                         10+2 with PCB/PCM                DOOT

Career Prospects

After the completion of BOOT, you will find a challenging career opportunities with Optician shops, eye doctors, and Contact Lens companies, Ophthalmic lens industry and hospital eye departments. A technician can work for eye testing, Contact lenses, squint exercises, etc. You can start your own eye clinic, Optical shop, lens manufacturing unit. You can also get job opportunities with Optician shops and hospitals in India and abroad. Common job profiles of students after completing BOOT include: Optometry Technicians, Ophthalmic Assistants and Ophthalmic Nurses.

Syllabus

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