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B.Voc in Optometry

  • Radiance Institute of Skills & Allied Health
  • Language: English & Hindi
  • Mode: Onsite + Clinical Practice

Course Description

The B.Voc in Optometry program focuses on the study of the human eye, vision care, and optical instruments. Students learn to diagnose visual problems, prescribe corrective lenses, and assist in managing eye diseases under ophthalmologists’ supervision.

What You’ll Learn:
  • Human eye anatomy and visual system functions
  • Refraction, contact lens fitting, and vision testing
  • Optical instruments and clinical optometry
  • Low vision care and eye screening techniques
  • Hospital-based clinical training and patient management

Course Curriculum

This 3-year degree blends classroom theory, optical lab practice, and hospital internships.

Year 1 – Semester I
  • BVOCOP-101 – Functional English (General Academic Component) – 2 Credits
  • BVOCOP-102 – General Anatomy & Physiology (General Academic Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-103 – Physical Optics (General Academic Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-104 – Microbiology & Pharmacology (Skill Development Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-105 – General Anatomy & Physiology – Practical (Skill Development Component) – 2 Credits
  • BVOCOP-106 – Microbiology & Pharmacology – Practical (Skill Development Component) – 2 Credits

Total Credits: 18

Year 1 – Semester II
  • BVOCOP-201 – Basics of Computers (General Academic Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-202 – Ocular Anatomy & Physiology (General Academic Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-203 – Geometrical Optics (General Academic Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-204 – Biochemistry (Skill Development Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-205 – Ocular Anatomy & Physiology – Practical (Skill Development Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-206 – Research Methodology & Biostatistics (Skill Development Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-207 – Internship / Project (Skill Development Component) – 4 Credits

Total Credits: 28

Year 2 – Semester III
  • BVOCOP-301 – Professional Communication (General Academic Component) – 2 Credits
  • BVOCOP-302 – Ocular Disease (General Academic Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-303 – Clinical Refraction (General Academic Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-304 – Pathology & Immunology (General & Ocular) (Skill Development Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-305 – Ophthalmic Instrumentation & Procedure (Skill Development Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-306 – Pathology & Immunology – Practical (Skill Development Component) – 2 Credits
  • BVOCOP-307 – Ophthalmic Instrumentation – Practical (Skill Development Component) – 2 Credits

Total Credits: 22

Year 2 – Semester IV
  • BVOCOP-401 – Environmental Science (General Academic Component) – 2 Credits
  • BVOCOP-402 – Community Optometry (General Academic Component) – 3 Credits
  • BVOCOP-403 – Visual Optics (General Academic Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-404 – Dispensing Optics (Skill Development Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-405 – Dispensing Optics – Practical (Skill Development Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-406 – Medical Law & Ethics (Skill Development Component) – 2 Credits
  • BVOCOP-407 – Internship / Project (Skill Development Component) – 4 Credits

Total Credits: 23

Exit Option: Advance Diploma in Optometry

Year 3 – Semester V
  • BVOCOP-501 – Nutrition (General Academic Component) – 3 Credits
  • BVOCOP-502 – Geriatric & Pediatric Optometry (General Academic Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-503 – Contact Lens (General Academic Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-504 – Binocular Vision (General Academic Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-505 – Low Vision Aid & Visual Rehabilitation (Skill Development Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-506 – Contact Lens & Binocular Vision – Practical (Skill Development Component) – 4 Credits
  • BVOCOP-507 – Low Vision & Geriatric/Pediatric Optometry – Practical (Skill Development Component) – 4 Credits

Total Credits: 27

Year 3 – Semester VI
  • BVOCOP-601 – Internship (Skill Development Component) – 8 Credits
  • BVOCOP-602 – Research Project (Skill Development Component) – 8 Credits

Total Credits: 16

Instructor
Dr. Riya Sharma
Head, Department of Optometry

Dr. Riya Sharma is an experienced optometrist with over 10 years of expertise in visual diagnostics, refraction, and optical dispensing. She has trained students in modern optometric techniques and patient counseling.

Optometry

Course Summary

  • 1st Year Award: Diploma
  • 2nd Year Award: Advanced Diploma
  • 3rd Year Award: UGC Approved B.Voc Degree
  • Certification: Diploma / Advance Diploma / Degree
  • Mode: On-Campus + Hands-on Practical + Training
  • Internship: Hospital/Clinical Internship (Mandatory)
  • Eligibility: 10+2 (Science Stream Preferred)
  • Language: English & Hindi
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