Brief Introduction of Program
The BS Optometry & Orthoptics program at the School of Allied Health Sciences, CMH Lahore Medical College, and IOD (affiliated with University of Health Sciences, Lahore), is a four-year degree designed to produce skilled Optometrists. The field of Optometry is evolving rapidly, with an increasing demand for qualified eye care professionals who can address the growing burden of visual impairment and ocular disorders worldwide. This program encompasses basic to advanced studies in Clinical Optometry, Orthoptics, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Contact Lens Practice, and Ocular Disease Management, equipping students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills.
- To prepare competent graduates with scientific knowledge and practical skills in Optometry.
- To promote the rehabilitation of possible eye conditions.
- To contribute to community eye health services through research interventions.
- To produce professionals capable of working in both national and international hospitals, teaching institutes, NGOs, and eyewear companies.
- Degree Title: BS Optometry & Orthoptics
- Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
- Affiliation: University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore
- Medium of Instruction: English
- Eligibility: Sc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks
- Admission / Selection Process:
- Admissions will be made on merit determined according to the marks obtained in Matric & F.Sc / equivalent exam as per the following weightage.
- Qualification Test: Weightage
- Matric / equivalent = 20%
- Sc / equivalent = 50%
- Aptitude Test = 30%
- Admission to the local and foreign seats will be conducted based on merit only.
- Admissions will be strictly on merit. Any student having incomplete results / academic documents on the closing date for the admission application will not be considered for admission.
- The admission committee will supervise the whole admission process.
A graduate of the BS (Hons) Optometry & Orthoptics program will have diverse career opportunities, including:
- In Hospitals: They can work in Hospitals, Clinics, and Rehabilitation centers
- Community Optometry: In NGOs, Public Health community programs, and government initiatives.
- Low Vision Rehabilitation: Special education programs
- Academic career: As a lecturer and researcher in universities and medical Colleges.
BS Optometry & Orthoptics
Scheme of Studies
COURE CODE | COURSE TITLE | THEORY | PRACTICAL | CREDIT |
1st Semester | ||||
GEFE | Functional English | 03 | 0 | 03 |
GEQR | Quantitative Reasoning-I | 03 | 0 | 03 |
GENS | Natural Sciences | 02 | 1 | 03 |
GEAH | Arts & Humanities | 02 | 0 | 02 |
GEICP | Ideology & Constitution of | 02 | 0 | 02 |
IDC | Basic Biochemistry | 03 | 0 | 03 |
PERL-I | PERL-I | 01 | 0 | 01 |
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| Total Credit Hours | 17 | |
2nd Semester | ||||
GEEW | Expository Writing | 03 | 0 | 03 |
GEQR | Quantitative Reasoning-II | 03 | 0 | 03 |
GESS | Social Sciences | 02 | 0 | 02 |
GEIE | Islamic Studies/Ethics | 02 | 0 | 02 |
BAN | Basic Anatomy | 03 | 0 | 03 |
BPH | Basic Physiology | 03 | 0 | 03 |
PERL-II | PERL-II | 01 | 0 | 01 |
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| Total Credit Hours | 19 | |
3rd Semester | ||||
GEE | Entrepreneurship | 02 | 0 | 02 |
GECCM | Civics and Community Engagement | 02 | 0 | 02 |
GEICT | Fundamentals of ICT | 02 | 1 | 03 |
GPA | General Pathology | 03 | 0 | 03 |
MOA | Ocular Anatomy | 03 | 0 | 03 |
MOP | Ocular Physiology | 03 | 0 | 03 |
EPC-I | English Proficiency-I | 02 | 0 | 02 |
PERL-III | PERL-III | 01 | 0 | 01 |
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| Total Credit Hours | 20 | |
4th Semester | ||||
PGI | Physical/ Geometrical/ Instrumental Optics | 02 | 02 | 04 |
OP-I | Ocular Pathology-I | 02 | 01 | 03 |
OPH | Ocular Pharmacology | 02 | 01 | 03 |
ORT | Orthoptics-I | 01 | 01 | 02 |
Neu | Neuroanatomy | 02 | 01 | 03 |
CM-I | Clinical Medicine in Optometric Practice- I | 02 | 01 | 03 |
EPC-2 | English Proficiency- 2 | 02 | 0 | 02 |
PERL-IV | PERL-IV | 01 | 0 | 01 |
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| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
5th Semester | ||||
CM-II | Clinical Medicine in Optometric Practice- II | 02 | 01 | 03 |
OD | Ophthalmic Dispensing | 02 | 02 | 04 |
ORT-II | Orthoptics-II | 03 | 01 | 04 |
OP | Optometric Procedures | 00 | 02 | 02 |
OP-II | Ocular Pathology-II | 02 | 01 | 03 |
IEH | Inclusive Eye Health (Basic & Intermediate Level) | 01 | 01 | 02 |
EPC-3 | English Proficiency-3 | 02 | 0 | 02 |
PERL-V | PERL-V | 01 | 0 | 01 |
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| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
6th Semester | ||||
PVO | Physiological & Visual Optics | 02 | 01 | 03 |
CL-I | Contact Lenses-I | 02 | 01 | 03 |
LV-I | Low Vision-I | 02 | 01 | 03 |
POP | Pediatric Optometry | 02 | 01 | 03 |
POIE | Preventive Ophthalmology & Inclusive Eye Health- Advanced | 03 | 0 | 03 |
OD | Ocular Diagnostics | 01 | 02 | 03 |
EPC-4 | English Proficiency-4 | 02 | 0 | 02 |
PERL-VI | PERL-VI | 01 | 0 | 01 |
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| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
7th Semester | ||||
LV-II | Low Vision-II | 02 | 01 | 03 |
CL-II | Contact Lenses-II | 00 | 03 | 03 |
INT | Clinical Rotation/ INTERNSHIP/ FIELD EXPERIENCE | 03 | ||
N-OP | Neuro-Ophthalmology | 02 | 01 | 03 |
GO | Geriatric Optometry | 02 | 01 | 03 |
OO | Occupational Optometry | 02 | 01 | 03 |
EPC-5 | English Proficiency-5 | 02 | 0 | 02 |
PERL-VII | PERL-VII | 01 | 0 | 01 |
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| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
8th Semester | ||||
OCB | Ophthalmic Care and Basics of Surgery | 02 | 01 | 03 |
EI-Ort | Elective From Orthoptics | 01 | 02 | 03 |
EI-Opt | Elective From Optometry | 01 | 02 | 03 |
RM | Research Methods | 03 | 00 | 03 |
BRM | Biosafety & Risk Management | 02 | 01 | 03 |
EPC-6 | English Proficiency-6 | 02 | 0 | 02 |
PERL-VIII | PERL- VIII | 01 | 0 | 01 |
CP | Capstone Project | 03 | ||
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| Total Credit Hours | 21 |