B.Sc. (Hons.) (Ophthalmic Techniques)

Bachelor of Science Honours in Opthalmic Techniques

B.Sc. (Hons.) Ophthalmic Techniques or Bachelor of Science in Honours Ophthalmic Techniques is an undergraduate Ophthalmology programme. Ophthalmic Technicians are specialists who apply the prescriptions of optometrists, employing their skills and knowledge to deliver the best solution to meet patients' requirements. After going through this programme the students shall be able to - assist eye specialists in big eye hospitals, eye care health units, etc., as refractionist, orthoptists, theatre assistants and refractions; get themselves self-employed ad opticians, optometrists and refractions; Estimate errors of refraction and be able to prescribe glasses; maintain ophthalmic appliances and instruments; and assess ocular motility disorders and prescribe adequate treatment including eyeball exercises. The duration of the course is three years.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Ophthalmic Techniques Eligibility    

• Candidates should have passed 10+2 with minimum 45% marks in aggregate (40% in case of SC/ST candidate) or any other equivalent qualification.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Ophthalmic Techniques Syllabus

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

B.Sc. (Hons.) Ophthalmic Techniques College

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Delhi, New Delhi

B.Sc. (Hons.) Ophthalmic Techniques Course Suitability

• The course is suitable to prepare you for employment in an optometric or ophthalmic dispensing practice; to prepare you for further study required to become an optometrist, a contact lens optician or an orthoptist, and to prepare you for the external examinations and registration with the General Optical Council. 
• They must be up to date with the latest technologies in the very fields.

How is B.Sc. (Hons.) Ophthalmic Techniques Course Beneficial?

• The course is beneficial to become a competent person in providing service as an Optician, Optometrist, Refractionist and Ophthalmic Assistant to the community in the urban, semi-urban and rural settings in private, semi-governmental and governmental sectors. 
• After passing the course they can go for further Master’s Degree and can join schools in private and government sector.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Ophthalmic Techniques Employment Areas

• Medical Colleges & Research Institutes
• Optical Shops
• Private Clinics
• Government Hospitals
• Medical Content Writing

B.Sc. (Hons.) Ophthalmic Techniques Job Types

• Optometrist
• Consultant Ophthalmologist
• Health Services Administration Assistant
• Health Care Administration Officer
• Executive Officer
• Health Services Program/Budget Officer
• Health Services Management Analyst
• Biomedical Systems Analyst
• Adjutant or Adjutant General
• Stock Control Officer