How to Choose the Right Optometry Program - 10 Criteria to Keep in Mind
Choosing the appropriate optometry program is a crucial decision that will significantly impact your path toward becoming a proficient and skilled optometrist.
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About ITM Institute of Health Sciences
Welcome to ITM Institute of Health Sciences, a part of ITM Group of Institutions, India’s fastest growing educational institutes. Founded in 1991, ITM Group has established several Institutions in multiple campuses around the country. ITM Institute of Health Sciences has emerged as a trusted partner to students and the healthcare industry as a provider of highly trained healthcare professionals in the fields of Medical Laboratory Technology, Optometry and allied healthcare vocations such as Hospital Administration, Dental Clinicians and many more. IHS effortlessly creates trained, primary and supportive healthcare workers to improve overall health care.
ITM IHS’s health sciences programs can offer the most cost-effective and sustainable strategies to recruit, train and support primary and supportive healthcare education in India. ITM IHS prepares students to excel in paramedical fields, including mid-level management or supervision across healthcare environments, medical or pharmaceutical sales and community health services.
Located in Panvel, Navi Mumbai- ITM IHS has a large and accesible campus dedicated to the healthcare profession, with modern laboratories, an active OPD, Optometry Clinic and Dental Clinic facilities to enable students with hands-on experience and patient contact. With a team of experienced and respected faculties in various specialties, led by a top management comprised of practising doctors, students are prepared for their healthcare careers using the most modern curricula and teaching methods.
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Why ITM IHS
Dr. Sankalp Rao
Director ITM Institute of Health Sciences & Consultant Ophthalmologist at SN Eye Care ITM Mumbai
- 1500+ Students Placed
- Industry standard syllabus
- Evidence based learning
- Excellent industry exposure
- Personality development workshop
- Guest lecture from industry expert
- Integrated clinical training module with industry exposure
- Distinguished faculty and advisory committee of physicians, opticians, nurses, technologists and medical administrators
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Our Programs
IHS
Bachelor of Optometry
Wish to pursue a career as an Optometrist? Our Bachelor of Optometry Course is designed to build conceptual, analytical, and practical skills, which are required to help you build a successful career as a practitioner, researcher or an academician.
3 Years + 1 year of integrated clinical learning
Full Time
IHS
Bachelors Of Science in Medical Lab
Technology
Medical Laboratory Technology is a branch of medical science responsible for performing laboratory investigations relating to diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. With this course, the basic aim is to provide you with knowledge and training that will enable you to work in various lab settings.
3.5 Years + 6 months of integrated clinical learning
Full Time
IHS
Masters of Optometry
Our Master of Optometry Course is designed for students with specific career goals and needs. The curriculum emphasises on delivering industry-responsive skill development training, with research training to turn you into a highly-qualified professional.
2 years full time course
Full Time
Admission Processs
A simplified and streamlined admission process that makes it easy for any student to apply at ITM. 12th Science passed with 40% Physics, chemistry, biology or Maths from any recognised university.
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Click Apply Now to start your admission process online or Walk-in to IHS Campus to collect the Application form.
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Share your certificates with us – submit hard copies or upload - ID proof, and other documents.
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Make the payment for the program fees.
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Get confirmation. Done!Faculty
Purushottam Naidu
HOD - Optometry
Ranjana Mhatre
HOD - MLT
Rakesh V. Kaushal
Assistant Professor
Gowthami Pathallapalli
Assistant Professor - MLT
Jitendra Shinde
Assistant Professor - MLT
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Student Placement
Student Alumni
Rashmi Kanojiya
Service Manager at Cooper Vision
Mauree Pahuja
Consultant Optometrist
Ajay Jain
Consultant Optometrist and Managing Director of Elite Eye Care
Nadeem Ansari
Consultant Optometrist
Dr. Kanchan Dhake
Fellowship in Forensic Odontology
FAQ
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1. Who is an optometrist?
Answer : Optometrists are primary Health care practitioners of the eye and visual system who provide Comprehensive eye and vision care, which include refraction and dispensing spectacles, detection/diagnosis and co-management of diseases in the eye and the rehabilitation of the conditions of the visual system.
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2. What are the Eligibility Criteria for an Optometry Course?
Answer : As per the UGC guidelines, it is recommended that the students entering the optometry program should have completed the recognized higher secondary school studies as the qualification stipulated for B. optometry is 10+2 with sciences (Biology/mathematics) with aggregated marks of 40%
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3. What is the duration of the Optometry Course?
Answer : Bachelors in Optometry is 4 years program that consists of 3 academic years and 1 year of clinical training/ internship.
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4. What are the roles of an Optometrist?
Answer : To manage and correct the disorders/ diseases of the visual system and recognise and detect related systemic conditions and manage ocular manifestation. Diagnose, treat, and manage binocular and perceptual visual disorders. Prescribing spectacle and contact lens. rehabilitation of the conditions of the visual system.
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5. What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist?
Answer : Optometrists are the first line of care for your eye health. They perform routine eye exams, prescribe corrective lenses, and know when a person needs to see an ophthalmologist. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors that specialize in the care of more complex eye disorders and perform eye surgery if required.
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6. Do I need to appear in the NEET exam if I want to take admission in the Optometry/ MLT course?
Answer : No, you don’t need to give NEET exam for B. Optometry/ MLT course but many universities hold their own entrance Examination/ Personal Interview
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7. What are the job opportunities after doing the B. Optometry course?
Answer : Optometry graduates have good employment prospects and will enter a field in which demand for professionals has increased in recent years and will keep on increasing due to chronic conditions. The job sectors for optometrists can be divided into the following areas: Corporate sectors, Private practice, Work for an optical chain or under an optical store, Public health, Industries/companies, Eye care hospitals & institutions, Education sector, Scientific research, Basic research and integrated professional areas
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8. What do you mean by Medical Lab Technician (MLT)?
Answer : Medical Laboratory technicians are skilled professionals who assist in the functioning of scientific and medical laboratories. They work with senior technicians, scientists and other stakeholders to successfully conduct tests and experiments, and they often perform documentation of lab processes.
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9. Can I upgrade my diploma in optometry into B.optometry?
Answer : A candidate who have completed diploma in optometry from recognised university (after completion of 10+2 with science) can join the undergraduate course. They would be eligible to join in 2nd year of optometry.
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10. What is M. Optometry?
Answer : Master program in optometry enables graduates in optometry to enhance their knowledge and get specialized in various aspects of optometry and vision sciences.
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11. Eligibility criteria of M.optometry?
Answer : It is 2 years Master’s degree level program that can be done after completion of B. Optometry.
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11. What jobs can I do after completing my BSC-MLT?
Answer :- Medical Laboratory Technologist
- MRI Technician.
- X-Ray Technologist/ X-Ray Technician.
- Anesthesia Technicians.