There are several paramedical courses that can be pursued by Science students after the completion of 10+2. But it is not a piece of cake to choose the right course. The major confusion that arises among students is whether to opt for Optometry courses or Physiotherapy courses. In this article, you will get to know the differences between both the courses.
Optometry is a field of specialisation which deals with diagnosing and providing treatment to the different issues in the human eye.
Physiotherapy is the study of treatment and way to heal and cure physically disabled people.
Here are various differences between Physiotherapy and Optometry Courses:-
| PHYSIOTHERAPY COURSES | OPTOMETRY COURSES |
| Physiotherapy courses involve Diploma, Under graduate and Post Graduate courses. | Optometry courses also involve Diploma, Under graduate and Post Graduate courses. |
| This course deals with improving patients’ disabilities and injuries through massage and use of physical therapy. It develops scientific knowledge, problem-solving, technical and communication skills in an individual. | These courses focus on teaching to detect various diseases causing in the eye and ways to cure them with the help of lenses, surgery or medicines. |
| The courses include:-
· B.Sc in Physiotherapy ·Bachelor of Physiotherapy ·Diploma in Physiotherapy |
The courses include:- · Diploma in Optometry/Ophthalmic Technology ·B.Sc Optometry ·Bachelor of Optometry |
| The minimum qualification required to pursue this course is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects. | The minimum qualification required to pursue this course is 10 +2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects. |
| The course fee per year is 50,000rs to 70,000rs | The course fee per year is 40,000rs to 50,000rs |
| Admission is done on a merit based or by qualifying for entrance exam conducted at National, State or University level. | Admission is done on a merit based or by qualifying for entrance exam conducted at National, State or University level. |
| Syllabus includes
· Anatomy · Sociology · Psychology · Pathology · Pharmacology · Microbiology · Electrotherapy · Exercise therapy · Research Methodology · Biostatistics · Community Medicine · Neurology and Neurosurgery · Neuro-Physiotherapy · Evident-Based Physiotherapy · Community-Based Rehabilitation |
Syllabus includes
· Ocular Anatomy · Ocular Physiology · Pathology · Microbiology · Pharmacology · Ocular diseases and illness · Community optometry · Optometry equipment and machinery · Visual Optics |
| The job profiles include
· Therapy Manager · Customer Care Assistant · Osteopath · Physiotherapist · Researcher · Assistant Physiotherapist · Research Assistant · Sports Physio Rehabilitator · Self Employed Private Physiotherapist · Sports Physiotherapist |
The job profiles
· Optometry Technician · Office Assistant · Lens Consultant · Junior Medical Coder · Nutrition Officer · Optometry Researcher · Vision Consultant · Optometrist |
Physiotherapy courses and Optometry courses are prominent in their own sense. In this era, the requirement for the fields is high. The only thing that a student must keep in mind is that he/she must have correct information about the course and college before taking any decision about admission. Pursuing any of the courses is fruitful whether it is physiotherapy or Optometry.
