Master of Science in Optometry

STREAM

Science

DURATION

2 Years

Course Mode

Semester

Course Type

Masters

Eligibility

Bachelor of Science

Master of Science in Optometry-

Master of Science (M.Sc.) for Optometry or Clinical Optometry to study visual system examination diagnosis treatment and disease management as a specialization of optometry. The purpose of this degree is to offer further study to B.Opt. graduates alongside holders of equivalent optometry undergraduate qualifications.
Read the following main aspects concerning the M.Sc. in Optometry or Clinical Optometry program:
M.Sc. programs span between 2 years but their exact length depends on the participating educational organization and program structure.
To enroll in these programs candidates must obtain education at either Bachelor's degree level of Optometry or a related field from a recognized educational institution. The programs might establish specific requirements regarding actual optometrical practitioner experience.
The advanced studies within M.Sc. in Optometry encompass primary subjects in optometry that extend from the following list:

• Advanced clinical techniques and procedures
• Professional concentration includes clinical work with children, older patients, contact lens prescriptions and vision restoration therapy.
• Research methodologies and statistical analysis
• Clinical case studies and practical experience
• Multiple M.Sc. programs ask students to carry out original research projects as part of their compulsory requirements for the field of optometry. Students write theoretical or dissertation papers within their programs while they work to expand the current field research base.
• M.Sc. in Optometry students must participate in clinical training as an essential part of their program studies. Students learn through actual patient work while their practice is monitored by expert optometrists. The clinical training provides essential practical experience which trains students to diagnose and manage different eye conditions.
• The fields available for M.Sc. in Optometry or Clinical Optometry graduates span from private practice optometry to hospitals and eye clinics and research-based institutions. Department of Clinical Optometry and Low Vision Rehabilitation offer possibilities to work besides clinical roles for optometrists who serve as educators or researchers in medical fields and specialized rehabilitation services.