Optometry

Why study Optometry at H.V.Desai Eye Hospital, Pune ?

As per World Council of Optometry (WCO), Optometrists are primary healthcare professionals are institutionally qualified and clinically skilled to provide comprehensive eye and vision care, which includes refraction, dispensing, detection / diagnosis and management of disorders of the eye, and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system.

The Institute has a good team of 28 highly educated, skilled Ophthalmologists, Medical Officers, Nurses, OT technicians, Optometrists working in all the OPD & specialty eye departments. On an average, more than 500 patients and 1000 consultations are seen in OPD / IPD during the day. The hospital has 14 well equipped Operation Theatres where about 200 eye operations are performed every day.

The hospital has established 35 Vision Centres around Pune. A team of Ophthalmic assistants, community health workers also conduct door to door eye screening, identify patients who need Spectacles, Medical and even Surgical treatment. Basic eye examination along with Spectacles and medical treatment (Tele-Ophthalmology) is given by the Vision Centre staff.

With the team of qualified and clinically trained Ophthalmology and Optometry faculty members and hospital infrastructure, Optometry students get excellent learning opportunities along with hands-on clinical experience.

PBMA’s H.V.Desai Eye Hospital College of Optometry has a 4 year Bachelor in Optometry and 2 year Diploma in Optometry course, accredited by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS).

The teaching curriculum ensures that every Optometry student gets a chance

• To do a thorough comprehensive eye examination.
• To be familiar with basic and advanced diagnostic procedures in Optometry
• To become a skilled optometrist while working in a multicultural, multilingual tertiary eye hospital.

Eligibility Criteria for admission to 4 year B.Optom. graduate course : as per guidelines by MUHS

• Candidate who has passed Higher Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks with physics, chemistry, biology group, for open category and 40% HSC (10+2) with physics, chemistry, biology group, for reservation category
• The candidate has attained the age 17 years as on 31st December of the year of the admission.
• The candidate should furnish a certificate of Physical Fitness form registered Medical Practitioner at the time of admission.
• The preference will be given to candidates who have passed Std X & Std XII from Maharashtra Board and have a Domicile certificate of Maharashtra state. If such a candidate is not available, the non- domicile of Maharashtra candidates, will be given consideration and admitted for the course, as mentioned in selection process.
• Seats under reservation quota are based on guidelines from Maharashtra State guidelines

Eligibility Criteria for admission to 2 year Diploma in Optometry course :as per guidelines by MUHS

• Candidate who has passed Higher Secondary (10+2) with 50% marks with physics, chemistry, biology group, for open category and 40% HSC (10+2) with physics, chemistry, biology group, for reservation category.
• The candidate has attained the age 17 years as on 31st December of the year of the admission.
• The candidate should furnish a certificate of Physical Fitness form registered Medical Practitioner at the time of admission.
• The preference will be given to candidates who have passed Std X & Std XII from Maharashtra Board and have a Domicile certificate of Maharashtra state. If such a candidate is not available, the non- domicile of Maharashtra candidates, will be given consideration and admitted for the course, as mentioned in selection process.
• Seats under reservation quota are based on guidelines from Maharashtra State guidelines

Tuition Fee structure : as per guidelines by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS)

Observer / Internship / Fellowship programs

• Starting Date : Usually July & Feb every year, during the year based on the vacancy.
• Application Process: Email at optometry@hvdeh.org
• Selection: Based on the physical interview by Optometry College staff.
• Accommodation & Food Facilities: Not Provided.
• Requirements: Full sleeve white apron, Pen torch, PD Ruler, Pocket Diary

Highlights of the Program

• Hands-on training along with Case-study based learning.
• Latest diagnostic equipment of all specialties.
• Opportunity for clinical research, Community out-reach exposure.
• Duty timing: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. (Day OPD), 4.30 pm to 8.00 pm (Evening OPD)
• Candidates should be flexible for both duties.
• Postings can be given for Outreach camp & Vision centers.
• Candidates must follow all rules & regulations during the fellowship period.

Rules & Regulations

All students admitted to any course at PBMA’s H V Desai Eye Hospital will be governed by the rules and regulations that are prescribed from time to time.

College Timings:

The working hours of college are from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. However, during the final year as the students are posted for internship in different speciality clinics and outpatient procedures, the timing will depend on the host clinical schedule. Punctuality and attendance will be considered for evaluations.

Identity card :

Each student will be given an identity card, which the students are supposed to wear at all times, while in the campus. Students will not be allowed to enter the college and clinic without their identity card.

Dress code :

The college has its own dress code which is a must for all students. Whenever they attend the college and clinic. Since the students, are expected to work , in a professional clinical setting, formal dress code is mandatory.

Attendance, Conduct and Behaviour towards Peers :

The students will not be allowed to appear for the examination unless he/she has attended 80% of the lectures, demonstrations & practicals.

Applying for leave :

Students are advised to give prior information to the college authorities about their leave/ permission, failing which strict disciplinary action will be taken against them. Medical certificate should to be given, acquired from a Registered Medical Practitioner, in the case where leave is taken for more than two days duration.

Holidays :

Allotted holidays will be specified in the institution’s calendar. The Principal/Director holds the final authority to declare holiday on any other circumstances. The students are requested to contact the office for further information.

Anti-Ragging and Conduct :

The institute has formulated a strict anti-ragging guideline, wherein all students, who have taken admission in the Institute, are required to sign an undertaking to abide by these guidelines.
Students, found violating these guidelines are liable to strict disciplinary action, which includes expulsion from the institute and a criminal case will subsequently be lodged against the student, at the police station, as per the directive from the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
The Management has the jurisdiction, to change or modify the rules and regulations, as and when deemed necessary, in order to maintain decorum in the eye hospital premises. The management, reserves the right, to take strict disciplinary action, against the students for their misconduct and subordination.

Contact us:

We can be reached from Monday to Saturday in the administrative working hours between 8.30 am to 4.30pm.

Our Address:

College of Optometry, PBMA’s H. V. Desai Eye Hospital,
Tarawade Wasti, Mohammadwadi, Hadapsar, Pune 411060.
Email: optometry@hvdeh.org