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Bachelor of Optometry

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Bachelor of Optometry (abbreviated as B.Optom) is a four year degree programme in the field of Optometry, awarded upon graduation from an optometry school under a recognised university.[1] Its curriculum is designed to impart knowledge related to eye and it's connected organs, the correction of refractive errors, and the treatment and management of eye diseases. [2] This degree comprises of four years of education including one year of clinical internship at a tertiary eye care center. This degree is the minimum required qualification to be called as an optometrist, and to practice optometry in several countries of the world. [3]

Countries

The degree is currently awarded in institutions in Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Nepal, Oman etc and various others. [4]