Advance Your Expertise with a Master’s in Optometry
Master of Optometry program – a comprehensive and advanced course designed to elevate your career in the field of eye care. GNA University postgraduate program is ideal for graduates who aspire to specialize further in optometric sciences, clinical diagnostics, and vision therapy. The curriculum is thoughtfully developed to include specialized training in ocular disease management, contact lens fitting, low vision rehabilitation, and vision therapy.
To address this need, GNA University has launched Master's programs in Optometry through strategic collaborations with leading eye care institutions –Thind Eye Hospital – by signing a formal Memorandum of Understanding. Thind Eye Hospital adds significant value through its modern infrastructure, clinical expertise, and patient-care exposure. These partnerships enable GNA University students to receive personalized mentoring, real-time clinical experience, and a year-long internship, equipping them with the skills and confidence to excel as future optometrists while opening doors to various job opportunities in the eye care sector.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Corporate sector- Professional at various positions for ophthalmic lens, Contact lens, pharmaceuticals and surgical companies etc.
- Private practice- open own clinic, also work as Optometry specialist like CL practitioner, Vision therapist, Low vision specialist, sports vision, behavioral optometrist
- Work for an optical chain or under a optical store
- Public health- at primary or secondary health centre, collaborate with NGO in service delivery
- Eye care hospitals & institutions – co manage patient, act as researcher, vision consultant, administrator, clinical heads
- Education sector- faculty, college heads
- Scientific research- in all disciples of optometry like Contact lens , Low vision, Binocular vision, Optics, Diagnostic, Diseases etc.
- Basic research and integrated professional area- interdisciplinary research of physics, psychology, evidence based medicine and general health issues.
- Opportunities to work abroad. Optometry is considered as Top 10 earning profession through out the world.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Health care has become one of the largest sectors both in terms of Revenue and Employment. The industry is growing at a tremendous pace owing to its strengthening coverage,services and increasing expenditure by public as well as private players. Global companies are entering into mergers and acquisitions with domestic and foreign companies to drive growth and gain new markets. Teaching options are also the Golden opportunity for them in various colleges and Universities.
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