Note: This programme is for working healthcare professionals. For 12th Science pass students → see campus programmes

For Working Healthcare Professionals

Optometry Technology Degree / Diploma in Optometry Technology

A UGC-recognised university degree for working optometric assistants and eye-care professionals

Weekend & Online Classes UGC-Recognised Hospital-Based Training Career-Friendly Schedule

Enquire about Optometry Technology → WhatsApp Us

This form needs JavaScript to submit.

Please contact us directly:
📞 1800-419-8443 · WhatsApp us

Enquire about Optometry Technology

Counsellor calls within 1 hour

Mode Weekend + Online

Duration 3 years (degree route) or 2 years (diploma route)

Approval UGC-Recognised

Designed For Working professionals

Designed For

Who this programme is for

Practising optometric assistants, eye-care clinic staff, optical shop technicians, and vision-care professionals working in eye hospitals, optical retail, and ophthalmology clinics.

Day-to-Day Reality

What a Optometry Technology does day to day

An optometry technician measures vision, performs refraction to work out a patient's exact lens prescription, screens for common eye conditions, fits and adjusts spectacles and contact lenses, and runs diagnostic equipment in eye hospitals and vision centres. In India, optometry technicians provide primary eye care and refraction; surgery is done by ophthalmologists.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Required at admission

Currently working in a healthcare role related to Optometry Technology
12th Science pass certificate (or equivalent qualification — speak to counsellor for verification)
Aadhaar Card (both sides)
Migration Certificate & College Leaving Certificate
Character Certificate from previous institution
5 recent passport-size photographs

Proof of healthcare employment — needed for flexible-mode admission. Acceptable forms: current employer letter on letterhead, recent salary slip, or healthcare staff ID card.

Curriculum

What you'll learn

UGC-recognised curriculum. The diploma route covers Year 1 and Year 2; the degree route adds Year 3 with a hospital internship rotation.

Year 1: Foundation

Ocular anatomy & physiology
Visual optics & geometric optics
Introduction to optometric practices
Communication in eye-care
Computer fundamentals for clinics

Year 2: Specialisation

Refraction techniques & examination
Contact lens fitting & aftercare
Binocular vision & orthoptics
Pediatric optometry
Optical dispensing & lens technology

Year 3: Advanced Practice (degree route only)

Low-vision assessment & rehabilitation
Geriatric optometry
Eye-care clinic management
Specialised contact lenses
Hospital internship rotation

Where You'll Work

Where Optometry Technology professionals work

Optometry technicians work in eye hospitals, hospital ophthalmology departments, community vision centres, and optical retail chains. With India carrying a large uncorrected-refractive-error burden and a severe optometrist shortage in states like Bihar, demand runs well ahead of supply.

Lenskart Optical retail chain

Titan Eye+ Optical retail chain

Eye hospitals & vision centres Hospital / clinic

Hospital ophthalmology departments Hospital

Community eye-screening programmes Public health

Career & Salary

Salary expectations for Optometry Technology

Indicative monthly salary ranges in Bihar and across India.

Entry Level₹20,000 – 30,0000–2 years experience

Mid-Career₹30,000 – 45,0003–5 years experience

Senior₹45,000 – 60,0005+ years experience

Disclaimer: Salary ranges are indicative, based on publicly available industry sources, and vary by location, employer, qualifications, and experience. Figures are references, not guarantees.

Career Pathway

Where this qualification takes you

Beyond your first role, here are the directions to grow into.

Senior Optometry TechnicianLead refraction and diagnostics after 3-5 years

Vision Centre In-chargeRun a vision centre or optical outlet

Contact-lens / low-vision specialistSpecialise for higher-value clinical roles

Government health-service rolesEligible for Bachelor-level government recruitments

Independent optical practiceOpen your own optical outlet with experience

Why Choose This Programme

Why Optometry Technology at VIMS makes sense

Growing eye-care market

India has about 17,849 optometrists at secondary and tertiary level against a need the WHO puts near 40,000 (AIIMS Delhi survey, 2025), with 550-600 million Indians living with uncorrected refractive error. The Union Budget 2026-27 names optometry among 10 allied-health disciplines for a ₹980-crore expansion — so trained staff are needed across optical chains, eye hospitals, and vision centres.

Career-friendly schedule

Weekend and online classes designed around clinic and retail work hours.

Government-eligible

The degree route is UGC-recognised and eligible for government health-service roles at the Bachelor's level. Bihar has one of India's most severe eye-specialist shortages, and IGIMS Patna's ophthalmology capacity is expanding — widening local openings.

Path to specialisation

Freshers commonly earn around ₹20,000-35,000 per month (optical retail can start lower); low-vision, paediatric-optometry, and contact-lens specialists earn considerably more (figures are references, not guarantees). Formal qualification opens these specialist paths.

Frequently Asked

Optometry Technology FAQs

Common questions about the programme. For admission, fees, and process questions, see /admission/.

What is the full form of BSc Optometry, B.Optom and D.Optom?

BSc Optometry and B.Optom both stand for Bachelor of Optometry, a three to four year degree (including clinical internship), and D.Optom stands for Diploma in Optometry, about two years. At VIMS the optometry programme leads to a credential conferred by a UGC-recognised university.

What is optometry, and how is an optometrist different from an eye doctor?

Optometry is the eye-care field that deals with testing vision, correcting refractive errors and fitting spectacles and contact lenses, and screening for eye problems. An optometrist examines eyes and prescribes and fits glasses and lenses; an ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who treats eye disease and performs eye surgery. An optometrist works closely with the ophthalmologist and refers disease cases on. An optometry professional in India typically earns around Rs 2,00,000 to Rs 3,60,000 a year to start.

Do I need previous optometry training?

You need to be currently working in optometry, optical retail, or a related eye-care role. Acceptable proof: employer letter, salary slip, or healthcare staff ID.

How is this different from B.Optom (Bachelor of Optometry)?

B.Optom is a full-time 4-year clinical degree for fresh students preparing to become independent optometrists. This degree route is a 3-year programme for working professionals who want to formalise their existing experience with a UGC-recognised credential.

Can I open my own optical shop after this?

The degree route is an academic qualification. Opening an optical shop or independent practice depends on local regulations, business licensing, and any state-level optometry council requirements. Speak with a counsellor for clarity.

When are classes scheduled?

Classes are primarily on weekends, with online sessions during weekdays. Designed for working students.

What salary can an optometrist expect in India?

Freshers commonly earn around ₹20,000-35,000 per month; optical retail can start lower, while specialists and government roles pay more. Salaries vary by employer, city, and experience — references, not guarantees.

Where do optometrists work?

In eye hospitals, hospital ophthalmology departments, vision centres, and optical chains such as Lenskart and Titan Eye+, plus community screening camps. In India optometrists provide primary eye care and refraction; surgery is done by ophthalmologists.

Enquire Now