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Course Content
Explore our degree programmes designed for the next generation of eye-care professionals.
Bachelor of Optometry
First Year B.Optometry
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Human Anatomy (Theory, Practicals) | 60 (Theory), 30 (Practicals) |
| 2 | Human Physiology (Theory, Practicals) | 60 (Theory), 30 (Practicals) |
| 3 | Ocular Anatomy (Theory, Practicals) | 60(Theory), 30(Practicals) |
| 4 | Ocular Physiology (Theory, Practicals) | 60(Theory), 30(Practicals) |
| 5 | Physical Optics (Theory, Practicals) | 160(Theory), 80(Practicals) |
| 6 | Geometrical Optics (Theory, Practicals) | 160(Theory), 80(Practicals) |
| 7 | Biochemistry | 120 |
Second Year B.Optometry
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Optics (Optometric & Dispensing) | 120(Theory), 60 (Practical) |
| 2 | Visual Optics I & II | 80(Theory), 20(Practical) |
| 3 | Ocular Diseases I & II | 160(Theory), 40(Practical) |
| 4 | Microbiology, Pathology | 120(Theory) |
| 5 | Pharmacology, Nutrition | 120(Theory) |
| 6 | Optometric Instruments | 80(Theory), 40(Practical) |
| 7 | Optometric Practicals And Hands-On | |
| 8 | Clinical Training (In-House & Opd) |
Third Year B.Optometry
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contact Lens (I & II) | 100(Theory), 40(Practical) |
| 2 | Binocular Vision & Orthoptics | 100(Theory), 40(Practical) |
| 3 | Low Vision Paediatric and Geriatric Optometry | 60(Theory), 20(Practical) |
| 4 | Occuational & Community Optometry & Sports Vision | 80 (Theory), 10(Practical) |
| 5 | Major Eye Disease & Systemic Disease | 80 (Theory), 20(Practical) |
| 6 | Clinical Training, Hands-On Patient Management (OPD) | 400 Hrs |
| 7 | Contact Lens Training (CL Clinic) | 50 Hrs |
| 8 | Binocular Vision Ortoptics Training (OPD VT Unit) | 60 Hrs |
| 9 | Low Vision Management (LVA Clinic) | 50 Hrs |
For Internship
- 6 months Clinical Internship : Shri C.H. Nagri Eye municipal hospital and Shardaben Municipal Hospital, Ahmedabad
- 6 months Optical Internship : At Various renowned Optical outlets in Ahmedabad decided by the Management and Gujarat University.
In terms of community eye health exposure, students are posted at Sanjeevani Health and Relief committee which cadre for total check-up in remote villages of Gujarat and also various camps arranged by Nagri Municipal Hospital and Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.
Research Thesis is compulsory to submit at the end of Internship.
Master of Optometry
First Year M.Optometry
| Sr. No. | Subjects | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Science | 30 Hrs |
| 2 | Applied Optics I | 110 Hrs (Theory + Practical) |
| 3 | Contact Lenses I | 110 Hrs (Theory + Practical) |
| 4 | Clinical Optometry I | 56 Hrs |
| 5 | Binocular Vision, Orthoptics I | 56 Hrs |
| 6 | Journal Club | 28 Hrs |
| 7 | Clinical Meet | 28 Hrs |
Second Year M.Optometry
| Sr. No. | Subjects | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applied Optics II & Professional Optometry | 110 Hrs |
| 2 | Contact Lens II | 100 Hrs |
| 3 | Clinical Optometry II | 56 Hrs |
| 4 | Binocular Vision, Orthoptics II & Low Vision | 56 Hrs |
| 5 | Research Methodologies & Project Work | 20 Hrs |
| 6 | Journal Club | 28 Hrs |
| 7 | Clinical Meet | 28 Hrs |