Department of Optometry

The Department of Optometry aims at both theoretical and practical education to assure the quality, safety and efficiency of Optometrist. Qualified faculty and state-of-the-art instrumentation room make this department suitable for modern day teaching and results.

Mission of the department is to raise the standard of education, bring about overall development of the students, encourage them to undertake research in their respective fields and train students in comprehensive eye care that will bring foster holistic development of the community.

The department has well maintained laboratories with central instrumentation and advanced versions of analytical equipment.

Vision of the department is to contribute to the health and welfare of the general population, by providing high-quality education through institutions that have dedicated faculty and state-of-the-art infrastructure, also to develop expert professionals with the highest level of ethics.

Optometry Departments are:-

Clinical Refraction, Clinical Optometry, Contact Lens Clinic, Low Vision Clinic, Community Ophthalmology, Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Cataract Clinic, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Squint and Orthoptics Clinic, Retina Clinic, Glaucoma Clinic, Oculoplasty Clinic

Vision:

To be a global leader in vision health by advancing education, research, and clinical practice. We strive to develop fully rounded professionals with the highest ethical standards.

Mission:

• Improve eye care across the nation by preparing future optometrists and vision researchers.
• Raise the standard of education and ensure the holistic development of students.

Core Values:

• Excellence: Striving for the highest standards in scholarship, clinical practice, and leadership.
• Innovation: Promoting ideas that enhance and advance vision health.
• Trust and Integrity: Earning respect by doing what is right and ethical.
• Leadership: Leading by example in service delivery and commitment to core values.
• Empowerment: Ensuring exceptional patient-centered care through empowerment.
• Service: Patient service is the foundation of all our work.
• Compassionate Care: Providing the highest level of care, professionalism, and integrity.
• Sensitivity to Social Welfare: Emphasizing the importance of health and social welfare for diverse communities.

Strategic Plan:

• Support graduate studies and increase research partnerships for enhanced learning.
• Establish the department as a national leader in continuing optometric education.
• Improve clinical processes to benefit patient outcomes, student learning, and operational efficiency.
• Provide world-class primary and specialty vision care.
• Train students in the application of ophthalmic optics.
• Represent optometrists by amplifying their voices and advocating for the profession.
• Ensure evidence-based practices are central to the profession.
• Publish outstanding theses in public journals and support faculty guidance.
• Conduct medical camps at special schools, like blind schools, and serve the community with visual equipment.
• Conduct community projects, including surveys to identify health-related issues.