Optometry is a full-time 4-year undergraduate course,3 years in college studying 1 year internships in eye hospitals, its divided into six semesters, of six months each. It essentially involves an advanced study of the clinical skills involved in professionally measuring eyesight, prescribing corrective lenses, and detecting eye diseases.
No NEET EXAM required: you don’t need to give NEET exam for optometry. To be an optometrist, you need to have a Bachelors degree in optometry which is a 4 year course. To become eligible for this course you must have passed 12th class with in physics,chemistry and biology from a recognised board.
Optometrist can earn Rs. 4 to 5 lacs per year as a fresher. An ophthalmologist makes different salaries depending upon their employment place, applicable skills and geographical area. In India, they can earn at least Rs. 9 to 10 lacs in a year.
Employment of optometrists is projected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Because vision problems tend to occur more frequently later in life, an aging population will lead to demand for more optometrists