Discipline	Health Science
Program Level	Under Graduate (UG)
Qualification	Bachelor of Optometry
Total Seats	60
Program Duration(in Months)	48
Classroom Hours
Examination/Course Pattern	semester
Program Description	Blindness and vision impairment place a significant economic burden on families, communities, and society. About 85% of all vision impairment and 75% of blindness globally could be avoided, prevented or cured if properly trained personnel and care facilities existed. As a result of failed guidance millions of children and adults are losing out on educational and productive opportunities. Individuals and families are being pushed into a cycle of deepening poverty because of their eyesight.
Admission & entry requirements	Passed (10+2) with Biology or Life Science as one of the subjects with minimum 45% marks (40% in case of SC/ST category).