A Diploma in Optometry also offers a wide range of job opportunities in both clinical and non-clinical areas. It’s a solid starting point for a career in eye care and vision sciences.

Eligibility for Diploma in Optometry

• Educational Qualification:
  • Must have passed 10+2 (Class 12)
  • Preferably with Science stream – Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or) physics, chemistry, maths.
• Minimum Marks:
  • Usually minimum 35% marks in intermediate exams.
• Age Requirement:
  • Minimum age is typically 17 years at the time of admission.
• Course Duration: It is 2 years, full time diploma

Job Opportunities

1. Optometry Assistant / Technician
   • Work alongside optometrists in eye hospitals, clinics, or optical retail chains.
   • Perform eye tests, assist in diagnosing vision problems, and handle basic eye care procedures.
2. Vision Technician
   • Help with screening for refractive errors, cataract, glaucoma, and other eye conditions.
3. Optical Lab Technician
   • Specialize in lens cutting, fitting, and assembling spectacles or contact lenses.
4. Refractionist
   • Conduct vision tests and prescribe glasses or contact lenses under supervision.
5. Clinical Assistant in Eye Hospitals
   • Assist in surgeries or patient care in ophthalmology departments.

Retail & Corporate Sector

1. Optical Store Executive
   • Help customers choose frames, lenses, and manage store operations.
2. Sales & Product Specialist
   • Join companies that sell optical equipment, instruments, or contact lenses.
3. Contact Lens Technician
   • Fit and educate patients about contact lenses in clinics or retail stores.

Work Settings

• Eye hospitals
• Government health departments
• Private clinics
• Eye research institutions (as technical staff)