B.Sc. (Ophthalmic Techniques)

Bachelor of Science in Ophthalmic Techniques

B.Sc. Ophthalmic Techniques or Bachelor of Science in Ophthalmic Techniques is an undergraduate Ophthalmology course. Ophthalmic Techniques deal with the medical speciality which diagnoses and treats the diseases and disorders of the eye by using modern technologies. The duration of B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Techniques is generally three academic years, but it may be less or more than this from place to place and may be provided on a part-time basis by certain institutes. The syllabus for the course is divided into three phases plus some practical. The degree course is an important and career orienting one that opens a lot of scopes after its completion.

B.Sc. Ophthalmic Techniques Eligibility

• The candidates should complete their 10+2 or its equivalent exam with subject Biology as one of the subjects besides Physics and Chemistry in Science stream.
• The marks of admission for this course may vary from college to college and in many colleges, it conducts own entrance exams and percentage of 12th class for the admission of students.

B.Sc. Ophthalmic Techniques Entrance Tests

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences Entrance Exam (AIIMS)
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences Entrance Examination
• All India Pre-Medical/ Pre-Dental Entrance Examination (AIPMT)
• All India Common Entrance Examination (AICEE-AIPVT)

B.Sc. Ophthalmic Techniques Syllabus

Syllabus of Ophthalmic Techniques as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.Sc. Ophthalmic Techniques Colleges

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Delhi, New Delhi
• Indira Gandhi National Open University - IGNOU, New Delhi

B.Sc. Ophthalmic Techniques Course Suitability

• Candidates should have patience, a confidence in work are important skills for the work of an optometrist. 
• They should have mechanical aptitude, good vision and coordination, self-discipline, a disposition to serve others and the ability to deal with patients.
• Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at a higher level i.e. college and university level both in private and government institutions aiming at becoming lecturer/professor can go for this course.

How is B.Sc. Ophthalmic Techniques Course Beneficial?

• The degree course offers a good base for higher degree programs in respective subjects, e.g. M.Sc. and M.Phil. etc.
• They can also seek employment with any multinational organization dealing with eye care products as professional services executives.
• They can take the job of an assistant with Optician showrooms, Eye doctors, Contact Lens and Ophthalmic lens industry, hospital Eye departments etc.
• This degree course enables the students to go for various ophthalmic jobs and they can establish an independent practice by starting their own eye clinic, optical shop, lens manufacturing unit etc.
• Those who have good academic records can go for further research work.

B.Sc. Ophthalmic Techniques Employment Areas

• Educational Institutions
• Occupational/Industrial Safety Programs
• Private Clinics
• Public Health
• Sports Vision

B.Sc. Ophthalmic Techniques Job Types

• Clinical Supervisor
• Eye Doctor
• Eye Doctor
• Medical Technologist
• Nurse Executive
• Ophthalmic Assistant
• Ophthalmic Photographer
• Ophthalmic Technician & Practice Manager
• Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
• Teacher & Home Tutor