Bachelor of Optometry

Bachelor of Optometry (abbreviated as B.Optom) is a four year degree programme in the field of Optometry, awarded upon graduation from an optometry school under a recognised university.[1] Its curriculum is designed to impart knowledge related to eye and it's connected organs, the correction of refractive errors, and the treatment and management of eye diseases. This degree comprises of four years of education including one year of clinical internship at a tertiary eye care center. This degree is the minimum required qualification to be called as an optometrist, and to practice optometry in several countries of the world. [2]

Countries

The degree is currently awarded in institutions in Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Nepal, Oman etc and various others.[3]

References
  1. "BOPTM (Bachelor in Optometry) - Courses, Fees, Colleges | Shiksha". www.shiksha.com.
  2. https://www.sarvgyan.com/courses/medical/optometry#:~:text=To%20become%20Optometrists%2C%20you%20have,additional%20four%20years%20to%20complete.
  3. "ASCO: Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry | Advancing and Promoting Optometric Education".
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