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What is Optometry? |
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Optometry is an independent Eye Care
Science which covers the examination of human eye, Contact
Lens, Systems required for estimation of errors of refraction,
the fitting, manufacturing and supply of optical aids.
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Why Choose Optometry? |
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Quality of life, professional status,
self-employment opportunities, and good monetary compensation
were just a few of the reason Kiplinger`s named the
profession of Optometry as "One of the top 7 Great
Careers". Additional,the Job Rated Almanac (6th
Edition) ranked the Optometric Profession in the upper
twelth percentile of top-ranked jobs. And, there’s
even more good news for the profession of Optometry.
Optometry is posed in a very favorable
economic position due to the India`s aging population,
projected overall population growth in the India, Optometry`s
increased Participation in Vision care plans. The numerous
factors have contributed to an increased demand for
Optometric services. Additionally, the profession of
Optometry is currently faring better than the economy
as a whole.
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Income & Economic Potential
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The profession of Optometry is
faring better as a whole. |
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Huge demand for Optometrists
as many multinational & retail chains are
entering India.
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Due to increased demand for education,
work on computers the number of people with visual
problems has doubled in last 5 years.
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There will be an increased demand
for optometric services due to age- related eye
care needs (glaucoma, diabetes, cataracts, age-
related macular degeneration (ARMD),etc.).
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Demand for more Optometrists
: Statistics |
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| Opticians
(unskilled) |
| 25000 |
1 optician for
every 40000 population |
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| Qualified Optometrist |
| 8000 |
1 optometrist for every 1.25 lakh population
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| Ophthalmic
surgeons |
| 10000 |
1 ophthalmologist for every 1.0 lakh population
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| Ophthalmic
assistants |
| 4000 |
1 ophthalmic assistant for every 2.5 lakh
population
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no. of eye care professionals |
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I.e. 47000 eye care professionals
serves population of 100 cr plus……We have one
eye care professional to serve 21277 people. |
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By 2020
the projected number of Optometrists required annually
will be 35,000. |
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Last year only 80-90 Optometrists
graduated from the College of Optometry in India
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In the state of Maharashtra alone,
at least 15-17 Districts are without an Optometrist.
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The huge population needs more
eye care professionals.
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Due to increased demand for education,
work on computers the number of people with visual
problems has doubled in last 5 years.
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