BS (Hons.) Optometry and Orthoptics:

Optometry is the profession of examining visual acuity – (eye-sight accuracy), followed by the issuance of prescriptions for corrective eyewear or recommendations for eye exercises aimed at enhancing vision. Moreover, it involves the identification and occasional treatment of various eye conditions. Orthoptics is a specialized field that uses non-surgical treatments or scientific research to address problems with the eye muscles, visual impairments, and irregularities in binocular vision. Examining visual habits, giving exercises, and offering visual training are used to achieve this.

BS (Hons.) Optometry and Orthoptics is a 4-year undergraduate degree program that provides students with education with the foundation of the eye, vision sciences, and eye care to create a healthy vision in individuals and the community. After doing a BS in Optometry and Orthoptics, students deal with enhancing vision and treating different eye problems. Currently, the Program has a great scope both nationally and internationally.

Attached Hospital:

Evercare Hospital Lahore.

Evercare Hospital Lahore is a modern, state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary hospital located in Lahore, Pakistan. It is the Evercare Group’s flagship hospital in Pakistan. Opened in 2019, this modern hospital encompasses a wide range of clinical services and specialities. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of high-quality clinical, diagnostic, and treatment services using the latest technology.

Objectives:

  • Equip students with practice and understanding so they can access, diagnose and manage eye disorders.
  • It also focuses on a preventive approach in order to promote healthy vision.

Scope:

  • Work as Optician or Optometrist
  • Get employed at public and private hospitals/ clinics
  • Have a job in a pharmaceutical industry (ophthalmic related)
  • Develop your own (eye) vision center
  • Join any manufacturing industries (lenses and related products)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The minimum eligibility criteria for BS (Hons.) Optometry and Orthoptics is FSC pre-medical/equivalence as determined by the Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC) with at least 50% marks
  • Age 18-25 years

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