Vidyasagar College of Optometry and Vision Science
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BACHELOR IN OPTOMETRY (B.OPTOM) PROGRAMME • FOUR YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMME College Vidyasagar and Vision Science and Vision of Optometry VCOVS WWW.VCOVS.ORG [email protected] About Optometry Optometry is a healthcare profes- registered), and optometrists are sion concerned with the health of the the primary healthcare practition- eyes and related structures, as well ers of the eye and visual system who as vision, visual systems, and vision provide comprehensive eye and information processing in humans. vision care, which includes refrac- tion and dispensing, detection/di- The World Council of Optometry agnosis and management of disease defines Optometry as ahealth - in the eye, and the rehabilitation care profession that is autonomous, of conditions of the visual system. educated, and regulated (licensed or Optometrists An optometrist is an independent CAREER AND SCOPE primary health care provider who ex- All optometrists provide general amines, diagnoses, treats and manages eye and vision care. diseases and disorders of the visual Some optometrists work in a system, the eye and associated struc- general practice, and other optom- tures. etrists work in a more specialized Among the services optometrists render practice such as: are: prescribing glasses and contact lenses, rehabilitation of the visually Contact lenses impaired, and the diagnosis and treat- Geriatrics people in the ment of ocular diseases. Low vision services (for visually 285 world are blind or impaired patients) visually impaired million Occupational vision (to protect of these cases are WHAT OPTOMETRISTS DO and preserve workers’ vision and minimize eye strain) 4/5 treatable or avoidable Optometrists perform comprehen- Paediatrics sive examinations of both the inter- of the visually Sports vision % nal and external structures of the 42 impaired are due to Vision therapy UNCORRECTED REFRACTIVE ERRORS eye, subjective and objective tests to evaluate patients’ vision, analyse the Others may choose to enter opto- % of world's visually test findings, diagnose and determine metric education and/or perform 90 impaired live in the appropriate treatment. As health scientific research. DEVELOPING COUNTRIES (LIKE INDIA) care professionals, optometrists regu- OPTOMETRISTS larly diagnose signs of disease, both have a tremendous role in this of the eye and of the body, and often scenario in prevention and work with other health professionals treatment of visual impairment in co-managing the care of patients. and prevention of avoidable blindness. WWW.VCOVS.ORG AboutAbout: VidyasagarVidyasagar CollegeCollege ofof Optometry & Vision Science rom the vision and venture of some dynamic and optimis- tic visionaries and enthusiasts, since 1998, Vidyasagar F College of Optometry & Vision Science of has developed itself into a confident optometry institution - making it one of the torch bearers of optometry of its kind in India, dedicated to VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE OF promoting the science of optometry. OPTOMETRY & VISION The college is a forum of educationists, scientists, professionals and ben- SCIENCE IS A UNIQUE AND efactors, in Eastern India, working for the development of optometric edu- DEDICATED" INSTITUTION cation and research for the advancement of professional practice in vision FOR LEARNING AND care. VCOVS was founded in the year 1998 with the aim of providing high- MAKING OPTOMETRY A er education in optometry, the first of its kind in Eastern India. CAREER FOR FUTURE. IT IS PROUDLY THE FIRST & THE NOMENCLATURE OF COLLEGE MOST TRUSTED ‘Vidyasagar’ (in sanskrit, vidya means knowledge and sagar OPTOMETRY INSTITUTE IN means ocean, i.e., Ocean of knowledge) EASTERN INDIA. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar CIE was an Indian Bengali polymath; a philosopher, academic, educator, writer, translator, printer, publisher, entrepreneur, reformer, and philanthropist. 1820 – 1891 India needs approximately 115,000 optometrists to meet the demand of institutionally qualified & clini- From the Director cally trained eye care profession- difference to our efforts by uplifting the standard als to reach the goal of eradicating of optometry nationwide through education and preventable blindness by the year research. We have successfully established a reputation for being in the forefront of optometry 2020. Besides the advent of new education in Eastern India and it has created an technology in eye care, growth of avenue for potential students willing to study op- super speciality hospitals and opti- tometry. cal industry, which leads us to the Our four-year Bachelor in Optometry (B.Optom) degree is a competitive and intensive full-time facts that the demand and oppor- programme, approved by UGC which has been de- tunities for optometrists is huge. signed to give students the academic and clinical Since it's inception in 1998, VCOVS was started as knowledge with the latest infrastructure and best a dream project, when a group of like minded eye faculties available and they are rigorously trained care professionals decided to create an institution to maintain the standard and high demands for the to ensure a deep and lasting impact on the ongoing society. And our efforts are reflected in the large war against blindness in India. The role of optom- percentage of students who are pursuing higher etrists is profound in a world where a simple eye education in universities in India and abroad. We examination and the need for a pair of spectacles are different from other institutes because we are can change a person's life, and vision-threatening purely a devoted optometry institute and are led conditions like diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma by a team of experienced optometrists and vision go undiagnosed; there is a desperate need for a scientists. I would sincerely like to thank our well- proper comprehensive eye care examination and wishers who have supported us creating an insti- VCOVS has been dedicated to creating well trained tute where motivated students and dedicated fac- and highly competent optometrists in the country ulties create a wonderful optometric atmosphere. " to accomplish eradicating avoidable blindness. Debasish Kar, B.OPTOM, M.OPTOM With dedicated professionals, academicians and Director, VCOVS researchers by our side, we have really made a OPTOME F TR O Y E A G N E D L L V O I S C I O R N A S G C A S I E A N Y C D ESTD. 1998 I E V ì • • K • Affiliations OLKATA • Affiliated to the: West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT) The Bachelor of Optometry Programme is: • Approved by the: • Full-Time 4 Year Undergraduate Degree of Optometry Government of West Bengal, India • Registered College of Optometry with: • University Grants Commission, New Delhi (UGC) Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry Approved Course (ASCO) • Course affiliated to the West Bengal University of • Registered Resource & Examination Centre: Technology (WBUT) International Association for Contact Lens Educators (IACLE), Australia • 3 Year of College Education + 1 Year of Hospital • Accredited Continuing Education Provider: Internship and Training Optometry Council of India (OCI) Laboratories We are proud to have laboratories equipped with the latest instruments for providing excellent practical training to students. Optics Labs, Biomedical labs (general anatomy & physiology, microbiology & pathology) Optometry labs (instrumentation lab, clinical refraction, dispensing lab, orthoptics centre), Library Services Computer lab e-Learning Centre IACLE Contact Lens Resource consisting of presentation Well stocked library for the students & faculty, which modules, case reports, image library etc. RGPLI Resource includes an extensive collection of national and international consisting of DVDs related to RGP contact lens materials, books and journals that caters to the intellectual curiosity fitting, assessments, DVDs on orthokeratology, ICEE resource of the students & suffice their academic needs. including 9 modules related to basic anatomy physiology, Our vast collection includes national and in- refractive errors, accommodation, presbyopia, subjective ternational titles in the form of text books, refraction, binocular vision, PAL fitting techniques, reference books, subscriptions and journals, troubleshooting, PAL case studies, Virtual Refrac- quarterly newsletters, self-published tor CD, Models of eye, Spectacles plano & publications,CD/DVD and PALs interactive models. e-learning resources. VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY & VISION SCIENCE Vidyasagar Eye Care Centre VECC or Vidyasagar Eye Care Centre is a Non-Profit, hospital for speciality vision care. Situated in 220, Hossenpur Road, Specialized Kolkata, it is one of the prominent centres for quality eye care. Services The hospital is a non-profit body and Clinical Optometry we have a team of dedicated eye care ® & OPD Services professionals that consists of qualified optometrists, practising ophthalmol- ogists, researchers, speciality service Vidyasagar Eye Care Centre Cornea & Contact Vision through Excellence professionals. Lens Clinic For appointments, call us Our Aim Binocular Vision & 033 2443 2542 Our aim is to provide quality eye care Vision Therapy Clinic 220 Hossenpur Road Kolkata 700 107 WB services at a low cost with a broader Timings: 9AM to 5:30PM (Except Sunday) aim of eradicating preventable blind- ness in accordance with interna- Pediatric Vision tional standards and organisations. Clinic The centre offers both out-patient services. Camps, vision screening initiatives in schools and financial- Low Vision ly deprived societies are regularly