Department of Optometry
University of Dr.PSJKumar
The Department of Optometry, University of Dr.PSJKumar is multidisciplinary in nature and spans topics from understanding the fundamental workings of the living retina on the microscopic scale to evaluating the viability of crowdsourcing for research. No matter what your major, there are vision research pathways for you. The Department is committed to training and supporting our next generation of vision researchers. Our research has advanced global understanding of vision disorders to improve quality of life.
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The department facilitates detection, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of vision disorders through innovative research. We play an important part in our community, through promoting and enhancing eye care for the public. We provide an excellent service and an excellent focus for the future of eye care. Our school is housed in a dedicated facility enabling high quality teaching, clinical practice and research. In the Department of Optometry, University of Dr.PSJKumar, world-renowned faculty and diverse clinical sites prepare tomorrow’s doctors of optometry.
Courses Offered
The Department of Optometry, the School of Science and Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Dr.PSJKumar offers full-time, part-time, degree of honors; International (OD), Undergraduate (B.Optom/BS/Honors), Postgraduate (B.Optom/MS/Surgery/Hons), Diploma, PG Diploma, MS (By Research) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in all domains of optometry and vision science.
International
+ Doctor of Optometry - OD [Curriculum]
Undergraduate
+ Bachelor of Optometry - B.Optom [Curriculum]
+ Bachelor of Technology in Optometry - B.Tech (Optometry)
+ Bachelor of Science in Optometry - BS (Optometry)
+ Bachelor of Science in Vision Science - BS (Vision Science)
+ Bachelor of Optometry in Honors - BS (Hons) in Optometry
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Postgraduate
+ Master of Optometry - M.Optom
+ Master of Surgery in Ophthalmology - MS in Ophthalmology
+ Master of Technology in Optometry - M.Tech (Optometry)
+ Master of Science in Optometry - MS (Optometry)
+ Master of Science in Vision Science - MS (Vision Science)
+ Master of Optometry in Honors - MS (Hons) in Optometry
+ Master of Science in Optometry (By Research)- MS (By Research) in Optometry
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PG Diploma
+ Ophthalmology
+ Vision Science
+ Optometry and Refraction
+ Clinical Optometry
+ Pediatric Optometry
+ Low Vision Rehabilitation
+ Visual Optics
+ Ocular Diseases & Therapeutics
+ Optometric Instruments
+ Ocular Microbiology
+ Mechanical Optics
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Diploma
+ Diploma in Optometry - D.Optom
+ Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology - D.Ophtho Tech
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Doctor of Philosophy [PhD Prospectus]
+ Optometry
+ Ophthalmology
+ Vision Science
Meet Our Faculties
Directory of Optometry Faculties
Adam Gordon, OD, MD, Ph.D in Ophthalmology
Amy Logan, OD, Ph.D in Optometry
Caroline Beesley, OD, Ph.D in Vision Science
Gerald Simon, OD, MD, Ph.D in Ophthalmology
Janene Sims, OD, Ph.D in Optometry
Jason Nichols, OD, MS, Ph.D in Vision science
Julie Quinet, OD, Ph.D in Ophthalmology
Lei Liu, OD, MS, Ph.D in Optometry
Mark Swanson, OD, Ph.D in Vision Science
Olivia Jones, OD, Ph.D in Optometry
Tamara Oechslin, OD, Ph.D in Ophthalmology