Govt Optometrist Jobs 2026 - Sarkari Naukri

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Optometry is a healthcare profession that specializes in the eyes and related structures, as well as vision, visual systems in humans. Optometrists are trained to prescribe and fit lenses to improve vision, diagnose and treat various eye diseases. To become an Optometrist a candidate should have studied Bachelor of Optometry or higher level courses like DOMS/MS/MD in Optometry. The age limit of the candidate to work as Optometrist in the government sector is 21 to 30 Years. They can work in government-run hospitals and multi-speciality hospitals. Various government companies which are looking for Optometrist are Safdarjung Hospital & Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, National Rural Health Mission Manipur, Directorate of Health Services Goa, National Rural Health Mission Odisha, ESIC Super Speciality Hospital Kollam, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, National Rural Health Mission Assam, State Health Society.

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Optometrists typically do the following: Perform vision tests and analyze results. Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, and eye diseases, such as glaucoma. Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other visual aids, and if state law permits, medications.

Steps to Become an Optometrist Go to college. Get a bachelor's degree, ideally with a pre-med or biological sciences emphasis. Pass the first test. Before you can apply to an optometry program, you must pass the Optometry Admission Test (OAT). Pursue your doctoral degree. Pass a second test. Get licensed.

An optometrist is an eye doctor who has earned the Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree. Optometrists examine eyes for both vision and health problems, and correct refractive errors by prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses. Some optometrists also provide low vision care and vision therapy.

Most individuals seeking to become an optometrist will have completed a bachelor's degree emphasizing pre-medical or biological sciences. At a minimum, three years of postsecondary education is required before enrolling in an O.D. program, with coursework in chemistry, biology, math, English, and physics.

Optometrists provide vision care to individuals, examining their sight, depth perception and ability to focus while also testing for glaucoma and other eye-related conditions. In addition, optometrists can prescribe glasses or contacts and recommend proper eye care.