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A Unit of Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd & Eye Research Centre 19-Cathedral Road ; Chennai: 600 086 Shri Prakash Institute of Optometry

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Looking for a dynamic and challenging career? Which allows you to help people.. Job flexibility and financial success.. Achieve personal growth.. Community Respect.. then consider……

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OPTOMETRY

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Optometry – An Overview World Council of Optometry defines “Optometry is a health care profession that is autonomous, educated and regulated, and optometrists are the Primary Health Care Practitioners of the Eye and Visual System”

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd “Optometry is a health care profession that is autonomous and optometrists are primary health care practitioners of the eye and visual system who provide comprehensive eye and vision care, which includes refraction and dispensing, detection/diagnosis and co-management of disease in the eye and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system” Definition for Optometry (from CMOC perspective) http://www.asco-india.org/download/CMOCFINAL.pdf Page no : 10

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Do you know??? Every 5 seconds a person in our world goes blind ……………. and a child goes blind every minute.

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Do you know??? India is now home to the world's largest number of blind people. Of the 37 million people across the globe who are blind, over 15 million are from India. What's worse, 75% of these are cases of avoidable blindness

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Indian Eye Care Practitioners Statistics India with a population of 1.2 Billion But……………… the ratio of eye care providers Ophthalmic Surgeons – 10000 (One Doctor for 1 lakh population) Ophthalmic Assistants – 4000 (One per every 2.5 Lakh population) Optometrists – 6000 (One per every 2 Lakh Population)

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Courses Offered Certificate In Ophthalmic Techniques (Duration – One Year) Certificate In Ophthalmic Assistance (Duration – One Year)

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Courses Offered Diploma in Ophthalmic Techniques (Duration – Two Years) Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistance (Duration – Two Years)

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Courses Offered Bachelor of Science in Optometry (Duration – Four Years)

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Shri Prakash Institute of Optometry started on 28th July 2006

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Our Mission To produce health care professionals in a humanistic tradition, that will enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities”

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Objectives To prepare a cadre of Optometrist as: Primary Eye Care Professionals To detect pathological disorders of the eye and visual system Independent prescription for all types of optical corrections Tutors in optometry Institute Vision Research

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Role & Responsibilities Diagnose the Visual Impairment and prescribe corrective glasses Diagnose the different eye disorders and refer to eye institutes Be a part of Research involved with vision like Low vision and Sports Vision Educate the patient about respective eye problem Willingness to continue learning in clinical knowledge

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Career Opportunities Independent practice in any part of the Country Much demanded in abroad Associate with renowned Eye Hospitals Optical Retail Outlets Contact Lens Clinics Career in corporate companies like Bauch&Lomb, Johnson&Johnson and Essilor and many more…………… Teaching in Optometry Institutes Pursue higher studies & Research

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd More About Our Secure Future…Why Optometry Stands Out… Second best career choice (US News & World Report) And Nation’s 3rd largest independent healthcare profession! And Top 10 Highest earning professions in the U.S

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Eligibility Criteria Minimum age of 17 years completed as on 31st December of the year of admission Successfully completed the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) or equivalent examination with minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and or Mathematics

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd No of Seats Total number of seats per course in a year 40

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Key Skills to study optometry The ability to understand and apply scientific principles and method A high degree of accuracy Good organizational and administrative skills The ability to do repetitive tacks Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Dr.Agarwal Eye Hospital Ltd Aim “Bringing quality Eye Care to Common Man`s Reach”

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Promoted by globally renowned Dr.J.Agarwal & Family State of the art one stop Super Speciality Hospital for complete eye care Completed 50 glorious years in providing quality eye care services Recognized as one of the Major Eye Care Centers in the World at XXVI International Congress of Ophthalmology, Singapore 1990 Largest chain of hospitals in India

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Alagappa University Recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) of India Accredited with ‘A’ grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council(NAAC) Member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) More than 1Lakh students have enrolled with university

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd MOARE DETAILS………………………………..

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd Questions

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Dr.Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Ltd For Details Contact THE COURSE ADMINISTRATOR, DR.AGARWAL`S EYE HOSPITAL LTD, 19, CATHEDRAL ROAD, CHENNAI – 600 086 PH: 28112525, 28112959 MOB: 9444444821 E-mail: optometry@dragarwal.com www.dragarwal.com