Bachelor in Optometry - B.Sc. Optom. . The course will lead to a basic degree in optometry, which is considered as the minimum essential for statutory registration of optometrists in countries where Optometry has been brought under legislation.

Duration of the course: 4 years comprising of 3 academic years of study (6 semesters) and 1 year of clinical experience / internship.
Number of seats: 20
Course commences in the first week of August.
Detailed prospectus can be obtained for Rs.400/- paid by cash or Demand Draft in favour of Optometric Education Society Available at: Lotus College of Optometry, Lotus Eye Hospital, 13th NS Road, (opp. Juhu Bus Terminus) JVPD, Mumbai 400049

Students should complete standard XII Science with minimum 60% marks in Physics , Chemistry, Biology and or Mathematics and minimum 50% in English.

Entrance examination will be conducted in July. Admission will be strictly on merit and rights for admission will be reserved with the committee.

Admission Eligibility to the B.Optom Program for Holders of Diploma in Optometry
Minimum age of 19 years completed on 31st December of the year of admission.

Those, who have completed a Diploma in Optometry from a reputed institution are eligible to seek admission on lateral entry basis. Exemption on number of years will be based on transfer of credits decided by the University.

Those, who have completed Diplomna from a Polytechnic course will be required to have one additional year of work experience before they can be admitted to the third year.

Aims and objectives of the optometry course at the Lotus College of Optometry, Mumbai.
The four year Bachelor's course in optometry has the following aims and objectives.

1. To prepare a cadre of optometrists as primary eye care professionals by institutional education and clinical training. They can independently practice the profession and science of optometry in an optometry clinic, optical establishment or an eye hospital along with other medical professionals including ophthalmic surgeons.
2. To train optometry graduates who will be able to teach optometry at a school/college of optometry, take up further education and to research in ophthalmic field.
3. To train optometrists to independently perform the tasks of routine clinical eye examination including refraction, to detect any pathological disorders of the eye and system.
4. To train optometrists to independently prescribe all types of optical corrections including spectacles, contact lenses, low vision aids, vision therapy eye exercises.
5. To be able to satisfy the needs of the ophthalmic industry as a whole.

The recommended course of teaching will lead to a basic degree in optometry and would be considered as the minimum essential for statutory registration of optometrists in countries, wherever Optometry has been brought under legislation.

The syllabus aims at preparing an optometrist, who can practice independently or take up employment with an eye establishment. An Optometrist may independently manage an optical establishment or assist an ophthalmologist.

The syllabus pattern recommended by the World Council of Optometry for a University level four year degree course of Bachelor in Optometry is shown. After careful study of the syllabus and teaching patterns presently followed at various schools of optometry in India, a modified syllabus pattern with a detailed infrastructure required for a new school of optometry is reported here.

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science has recognised the Elite School of Optometry course for their degree of B.Optom. The syllabus at the college of Optometry at the Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University , Pune has been recognised by its University. The syllabus at the Lotus College of Optometry Mumbai, has been formulated accordingly so that it is readily acceptable to any University in India.

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Every year to be divided into 2 terms, total 6 terms in 3 years. Written and Oral exams at the end of each semester. Minimum 4 theory papers to be taught each semester. Lectures for additional subjects are also recommended for which examinations will not be conducted. Practical sessions, clinics, workshops will be conducted as per the syllabus.

1 year = 2 terms of 26 weeks each.
26 weeks = 20 weeks of teaching
+ 2 weeks exam preparatory leave
+ 1 week examination - Theory and Practicals
+ 3 weeks of holidays.

Week consists of 6 working days - Monday to Saturday.

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1. Physical and Geometrical practicals in Physics Department.
   
2. Dispensing optics - Lens grinding, workshop and Spectacle dispensing counter.
   
3. Out-patient Department with Ophthalmic OPD.
   
4. Special Refraction Clinic - for children and old patients.
   
5. Orthoptics & Squint Clinic - For Investigations and treatment of Squint, Amblyopia.
   
6. Low Vision Aid Clinic - Investigations of Patients with Low Vision, dispensing Low vision Aids.
   
7. Contact Lens Clinic - Investigations and dispensing of Contact Lenses.
   
8. Ophthalmic Investigations - Intra - Ocular Pressure, Visual Fields, Colour Vision etc.
   

The college has an area of approx 3000 sq ft covering

1. Office and Administration area for college of Optometry.
2. Library section with furniture, storage facilities and reading section for reference books, journals etc.
3. 3 Class Rooms, each to accommodate 25 students equipped with black board and sitting arrangement.
4. Well equipped physical optics laboratory.
5. One seminar room to accommodate 50 students equipped with class room like facilities of black-board sitting arrangement and sound and projection systems.
6. Two refraction clinic rooms with OPD facilities, Squint, Low Vision and Contact Lens Clinics can be arranged - same to be utilised as refraction rooms at convenient timings.
7. Optical counter for dispensing spectacles in the hospital area.
8. Waiting area for the patients.

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