The Master of Optometry (M.Optom) program was started by Himalaya Eye Institute in 2019 for the first time in Nepal. The primary aim of this postgraduate course in optometry is to provide comprehensive clinical optometry education for both academic and non-academic careers.

The main goal of the M. Optom program is to strive for academic excellence, encourage the development of Eye and Visual system technologies, and incorporate new ideas and leadership quality in eye health. This four-semester (2 years) program involves coursework, clinical and teaching assignments, patient care, and research and dissertation projects.

After completing the M. Optom program, the graduates would contribute to educating people on Eye Health services and Vision rehabilitation. It is expected that after a few years of delivery of this program, the nation will have specialist optometrists in various optometry specialties such as vision therapy, low vision and rehabilitation, binocular vision, contact lens practice, neuro-optometry, behavioral optometry, occupational optometry, and therapeutic optometry.

Eligibility

Bachelor of Optometry (B. Optom) degree or Bachelor of Optometry and Vision Science (B. Optom) or Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) or B.Sc. in Optometry (B.Sc. Optom) or equivalent degree from a recognized university/ institution.
Registered as an optometrist in Nepal Health Professional Council (NHPC).
Candidates should score a minimum of 50% marks to pass entrance examinations conducted by Medical Education Commission for being eligible to be on the merit list.

Exam Format:

Single best response type with Multiple choice questions.
Four options (A,B,C,D)
No of questions: 200
Recall: Understanding: Application : 30:50:20
Duration: 3 hours

Weightage:


S.No.	Subjects	Marks
1	Basic Science and Organ Systems	8
2	Ocular Anatomy and Physiology	16
3	Physical and Geometrical Optics	10
4	Visual Science	16
5	Ocular Disease	16
6	Diagnostic and Investigative Optometry	20
7	Ophthalmic and Dispensing Optics	20
8	Pediatric Optometry and Binocular Vision	20
9	Contact Lens and Ocular Prosthesis	20
10	Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation	20
11	Community Optometry	10
12	Geriatric Optometry and Vision Care	10
13	Research Methodology and Biostatistics	8
14	Ethics and Practice Management in Optometry	6
Total		200