Overview
Bachelor of Optometry
SKFGI proudly offers a 4 year UG program in Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom). In this course students get educated about the various types of visual disorders, conditions, diseases and abnormalities which affect the human eye. SKFGI offers one of the most engaging optometry program in West Bengal with an approach of focusing on practical problem based and case-based learning in order to improve clinical decision making ability in students and make them prepare for the ever challenging medical profession world.

Students are given opportunities to explore various possibilities and engage directly hands-on with patients via Eye Screening Camps and Observation Fellowship. We focus on the latest ophthalmic examinations techniques practiced in the eye hospitals. We upgrade the knowledge of our students through various seminars from practitioners via the online platform to boost the students with new determination during the pandemic times.For the final year of this 4-year long program, students are given the opportunity for internships. This in turn prepares the students with sufficient industry experience and provides them with the much needed exposure before venturing into becoming full-time Optometrists.
Course Duration
4 Years
Approved By
MAKAUT
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Eligibility

  • 10+2 in any stream with English as a subject from a recognized board.
Programme Objective
  • Bachelor of Optometry is an undergraduate program concerning eye care. When it comes to understanding the scope in the field of optometry after completing bachelors, one may proceed with employment or get into further studies with masters and doctoral education respectively. Those who do not wish to study further or want to keep the option aside for the time being can start off private practice as an optometrist or may get employed in government or private hospitals in the eye specialty wards as fellows as their experience there will add to their qualifications. There are industries as well where production of optical products takes place and there is a requirement of experts for quality testing and even machine checks, etc. Our eyes, exposed to harmful UV radiation and pollution is prone infections such as conjunctivitis, a bacterial infection in cornea, irritation, corneal ulcers, red and watery eyes, stye (stye in eyes), dry eyes besides other diseases such as cataract, glaucoma, keratoconus, macular degeneration/edema, etc. Ophthalmologists, optometrist, and Opticians are the professionally qualified people to treat all vision related issues.
Career Prospects
Just like any other field of allied health sciences, those who have completed Bachelor of Optometry can be employed in various sectors.

  • Specialist or Clinical Optometrist in Government & Private hospitals
  • Optometrist in Various Lens and Spectacle companies
  • Lecturer or Professor in Academics
  • Research Scientist/Associate
  • Designing and manufacturing of contact lens, spectacles
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