MN College of Optometry, Chennai

MN College of Optometry is one of the renowned and specialised institution of optometry and eye care situated in Chennai and was started in the year of 2005. Situated in TNHB, - 779 T. H. Road Tondiarpet, Chennai, this affiliation college is set in a small area of 0. 5 acres. In this college, the total number of students intake is 74 and the faculties recruited are 9 who provide a close academic environment.

These include five courses in four degree programmes aiming at understanding the increasing aspects of optometry and ophthalmic practice. Dedication to the provision of eye care education makes the institution stand out as a viable learning institution for students who wish to practice in the health care niche.

MN College of Optometry contains a good number of facility structures that are intended to add value on the students’ experience and academic activities. The library stands as an important student resource and information centre that also offers students literature and research informations in optometry.

The lecture theatres and well equipped laboratories improve practical learning through hand on exercises which provide significant practical experiences. With a reliable IT support, students of the college are always connected and have access to various important resources needed in today’s learning institution.

For extra curricula activities, the institution carries out sports activities,with a view of giving students a chance to have fun and equally display their skills apart from book work. There is an auditorium on the executive level that act as event and seminar venue, which further brighten the academic environment in the campus.

In addition, the college also has a functional alumni association to make sure that its students can get perfect professional links. The college offers numerous full time courses, which vary according to the educational degree of optometry. The courses of study include an undergraduate 4-year programme, the Bachelor of Optometry (B. Optom), and post-graduate 2-year Master of Optometry (M.

Optom) programme; and there are two diploma programmes, namely the two-year Ophthalmic Assistant and the Ophthalmic Technician. In addition, specific training is given through 1-year Fellowship in Optometry program in the college. The college admits a total of seventy-four students to allow for one on one training while offering quality education in the area of eye care.

Thhe admission procedures at MN College of Optometry depending on the programme of the candidate. The entrance examination and a test of the clinical skills of the applicants make up the basis of the admissions for the Fellowship of Optometry programme. This approach makes sure that the candidates have right background knowledge together with right practical skills that are needed for further learning of optometry.

The interested student is encouraged to approach the college for latest information on entry requirement and process in the respective programmes.