Optometrist a trained healthcare professional responsible for diagnosing, managing, and treating vision problems and eye diseases. In today’s world, where screen time is at an all-time high and eye health is becoming more important than ever, Optometrists play a vital role in preserving and improving people's quality of life. If you’re someone who’s fascinated by how the eye works, enjoys working with people, and wants to make a difference in the health sector, then Optometry might be the perfect course for you. In this blog, we’ll walk you through:A list of Nigerian universities that offer Optometry,The required JAMB subject combination for the course,
And the O'level (WAEC/NECO) requirements you need to gain admission.
##What is Optometry Course?
Optometry is a healthcare profession that is autonomous, educated, and regulated (licensed/registered), and optometrists are the primary healthcare practitioners of the eye and visual system who provide comprehensive eye and vision care, which includes refraction and dispensing, detection/diagnosis and management of disease in the eye, and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system
Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
Abia State University (ABSU)
Bayero University Kano (BUK)
Bingham University (BINGHAM)
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
Madonna University (MADONNA)
Novena University (NOVENA)
Afe Babalola University (ABUAD)
Gregory University, Uturu (GUU)
Arthur Jarvis University (AJU)
David Nweze Umahi University of Medical Sciences (DNUUMS)
##JAMB Subject Combination for Optometry
In UTME, please note that English Language is Compulsory subject needed to study Optometry with other three subjects namely:Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
##O'Level Requirements for Optometry
To be eligible for admission into a Optometry program, candidates must meet specific O'level requirements. Generally, you are required to have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, which typically include:
English Language
Maths
Physics
Chemistry
Biology