Masters Degree in Optometry (M.Optom)

Course Objectives

To make the student a competent eye care professional who will be part of the eye care team and actively participate in the co-management of eye disorders along with Ophthalmologists
To assist the student in acquiring in-depth knowledge in various sub specialities of Optometry
To introduce new and more precise techniques into the investigation and correction of vision related problems in patients
To take up India centric research in specialised fields of vision care like community eye care, Occupational Optometry, sports vision, paediatric and geriatric eye disorders

Highlights of the programme

Expert faculty who are renowned professionals in the field of Ophthalmology / Optometry
State-of-the-art clinics / labs
Focus on Clinical Teaching/Training
Intensive Hands-on Learning
Access to world class library
Attending CME / Grand rounds
Reading assignments, Case report writing, Journal reading
Submitting papers of publishable quality
Conferences/ Seminars / Workshops

Course Details

Eligibility	Under graduate degree in Optometry from any recognised University
Duration	2 years full time (Annual Pattern)
Commencement	October 1st
Mode of selection	Written test, Skill based evaluation, Personal Interview
Application process	Application form can be obtained in person or can be downloaded from the website. Duly completed form can be submitted along with processing fee of Rs. 1,500/- by Cash/ DD in favour of “Medical Research Foundation” payable at Chennai
No of seats	15 per Batch
Affiliation	The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai

Career Scope

Eye hospitals in public and private sector
Medical / Eye Research Institutes
Academic Institutions
Hospital Administration
Optical Instruments / Retail industry
Can pursue a career as an Entrepreneur / Freelancer

Last date for document submission:

Last date for submission of application - 30th June
Entrance test - 3rd week of July (will be updated on website and intimated through e-mail)
Will be followed by Skill based evaluation and Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through e-mail.

Documents needed during admission:

Degree Provisional Certificate
Degree Certificate
Transfer Certificate
Migration Certificate
Eligibility Certificate (to be issued by Medical University)
Fees in DD

Note: Candidates are advised to keep these documents ready to avoid delays in admission registration

Download Application Form

Kindly address your queries to:

Principal and HOD,
Optometry Education
The Sankara Nethralaya Academy
(Unit of Medical Research Foundation)
Dr. V.G. Appukutty Campus
No.8, GST Road, St. Thomas Mount,
Chennai – 600 016.
Ph: 044 4908 6000
Email: tsnaoptometry@snmail.org

Details for online payment:

CITY UNION BANK: PURASAWALKAM BRANCH
NAME: MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
A/C NO: 112001001089459
IFSC CODE: CIUB0000112