Ridley College of Optometry, Jorhat

Located at K. K. Handique Path, Jorhat, Assam, Ridley College of Optometry is an affiliated college for quality education in the field of optometry. The institute has a compact campus of 0. 11 acres. This institution has a faculty strength of 8 members and procides specialised guidance to students in the field of Optometry.

The institute, at present, concentrating on eye care education, runs only one degree course, B. Sc. in Optometry, aiding to aspiring students to build their careers in this important healthcare sector. The collegeRidley College of Optometry facilities in academics and personal skill development.

Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls are provided, making it comfortable for students who come from different parts of the country. A well-stacked library acts as a knowledge centre with materials that would satisfy one's pursuit of studies in optometry.

The institution also has good IT infrastructure, whereby the most modern methods of learning are permitted, helping students to keep pace with the fast-changing technological face of the related field. A medical facility with first-aid help is available within the campus in case of any medical needs. Ridley College of Optometry currently offers a single course, B. Sc in Optometry .

It is a full-time programme extending over a period of 4 years that provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the area of eye care. This course is designed in a manner that the students are uplifted with quality knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and treatment of various eye disorders, so that successful careers in Optometry can be achieved.

The admission process of Ridley College of Optometry aims to admit able and committed students to the B. Sc Optometry programme. Due to the strong background of sciences that optometry requires, candidates coming from a higher secondary background with biology and physics will most likely have an upperhand.