B.VOC in Optometry Technology

B.Voc in Optometry Technology Offered by GD Goenka Healthcare Academy, Kolkata

The Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc) in Optometry Technology at GD Goenka Healthcare Academy, Kolkata is a skill-intensive undergraduate program that prepares students to become eye care professionals. This course blends academic knowledge with practical training in vision testing, eye health assessment, optical dispensing, and clinical optometry, empowering students to support ophthalmologists and operate in vision care settings.

What You’ll Learn

• Human Eye Anatomy & Physiology
  Understand how the eye functions, its structure, and common disorders and diseases.
• Vision Testing & Refraction Techniques
  Perform visual acuity tests, identify refractive errors, and assist in prescribing corrective lenses.
• Optical Instruments & Equipment Handling
  Get hands-on training on autorefractors, retinoscopes, slit lamps, and keratometers.
• Contact Lens Fitting & Eyewear Dispensing
  Learn to assist patients in choosing frames and fitting contact lenses based on prescription.
• Low Vision & Pediatric Optometry
  Support patients with partial vision and assist in vision therapy for children.
• Clinical Procedures & Documentation
  Train in maintaining patient records, using Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and following ethical healthcare practices.
• Ocular Emergencies & Eye Care Management
  Identify and assist in the treatment of eye injuries, infections, and post-operative care.

Course Highlights

• Curriculum Breakdown:
  1200 hours of theoretical learning and 600 hours of lab-based practical training in optometry and vision sciences.

• Clinical Internship:
  2700 hours of hands-on experience in optometry clinics, eye hospitals, optical retail chains, and vision screening camps.

• Eligibility:
  Open to students who have completed 10+2 in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Math).

• Duration:
  A 4500-hour, 3-year B.Voc program aligned with UGC and NSQF standards for industry-relevant healthcare training.

Career Opportunities After B.Voc in Optometry Technology

Graduates can begin a successful career in:

• Eye Hospitals & Vision Clinics

• Optical Retail Chains & Lens Manufacturing Companies

• Pediatric Eye Care & Vision Therapy Centers

• Refractive Surgery & LASIK Clinics

• Government & NGO Eye Screening Programs

• Home Eye Testing & Vision Support Services

With experience, you can grow into roles like:

• Senior Optometry Technician / Consultant

• Clinical Trainer / Instructor in Optometry

• Ophthalmic Equipment Coordinator

• Vision Center Manager / Quality Control Specialist

Why Choose GD Goenka Healthcare Academy, Kolkata?

• UGC-approved B.Voc curriculum with real-time clinical exposure

• Faculty with ophthalmology and optical industry experience

• State-of-the-art optometry lab and diagnostic tools

• 100% placement support with hospital and retail tie-ups

• Career-focused training with soft skills and patient handling sessions