Optometry is the primary eye care profession dedicated for care of the most treasured of human senses - Vision. It is a dynamic health care profession which provides a wide range of interesting, rewarding and challenging career opportunities.

Through academic and clinical training, optometrist:

1. acquires knowledge and skills needed to diagnose and prevent problems of the visual system.
2. provides health education, managing preventive regimen, supplying vision care to special group of patients are all part of an optometrist's work.
3. recognize ocular and visual signs of disease, understand the wide range of eye problems affecting patients and refer patients to a specialist if need be.
4. conduct public health activities include vision screening for communities, industry and schools.

The School of Optometry, recognizing the need for qualified Optometrist, offers a degree programme leading to Bachelor of Optometry (B.S. Optometry) in collaboration with Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani India. (BITS-Pilani, India). ‘This is the Only Eye Hospital Based Optometry Degree Programme in Malaysia’. This degree programme is fully accredited by The Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA A7179) Unter The Ministry Of Higher Education, Malaysia

The B.S Optometry programme is of 4 year's duration conducted in The National Institute of Ophthalmic Sciences (NIOS) (Academic Arm of The Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital, Malaysia) in collaboration with The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, India. The degree is internationally recognized. The first 3 years consist of theoretical course studies and laboratory work. The final year comprises of clinical internship at Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital (THONEH), including clinical postings in the various subspecialties of eye care.

Each year is divided into two semesters and covers a variety of subjects. These include ocular anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, physical and geometric optics and mathematics, visual optics, ophthalmic optics, computer programming, ocular diseases : causes and treatment strategies, contact lens, low vision care, pathology, microbiology and an understanding of the various subspecialties in eye-care.


Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS-Pilani)

The Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, India (known as BITS-Pilani) is a world renowned University established in 1964. The university has gained an international reputation for quality in education. The university is well-known for the innovations in higher education and had introduced several unique academic structured programs in the field of Engineering, Management, Science & Technology.

Course Fees

The Course Fee is RM 89,000.00 for the full 4 year course, which also includes exams fees and facilities charges.

Initial Fees

The admission to B.S optometry programme requires the initial fees payment of RM 16,725.00

Intake per year

One intake per year in the month of August.

 
Optometry Open Days

Open Days will be conducted all round the year (every month) to promote & recruit new students to join NIOS

Please refer below for the activities involved during the Open Day.

• Exhibition on Optometry profession
• Career talk & QA session on the Optometry programme
• Career Counseling
• Tour of THONEH/NIO Complex
  
  

Faculty Members

NIOS Full-Time Faculty Members:

Dr. Ananth Sailoganathan (Deputy Dean) BSc, M.Phil, PhD (Cambridge UK)	Ms. Marliana Bt Mahmud (HOD) B.Optom(Hons) UKM, MSc IOVS, (UK)	Ms. Teoh Swee Chai (Senior Lecturer) B.Optom(Hons), MHSc(Hons) UKM
Mr. Mohamad Hanif Bin Hajar Maidin (Lecturer) B.Optom(Hons), MHSc Clinical Optometry(UKM)	Dr. Okoroji Okechukuwu Christian (Lecturer) BSc, OD(Optometry)	Dr. Sangar a/l Subramaniam (Senior Lecturer) MSc, PhD Physics (UM)
Ms. Liew Siew Kuan (Lecturer) B.Optom(Hons) UNSW, MHSc (Optom)	Ms. Samaneh Delshad (Lecturer) B.Optom, MSc Clinical Optometry (UKM)	Ms. Tej Pal Kaur Sohal (Lecturer) B.Optom, M.Optom (Manipal Univ)
Mr. David Kiew Chai Nguan (Lecturer) B.Optom(Hons) IUCTT, MHSc (UKM)

Optometry Full-time Clinical Tutors:

Ms.Azimah Jamhuri (Senior Clinical Tutor) B.Optom(Hons)UKM	Ms. Amalina Mat Isa (Clinical Tutor) BSc.Optom(Hons)UKM	Ms. Norfaridah bt A.Aziz (Clinical Tutor) B.Optom(Hons)UKM

Ophthalmic Consultants:

Prof. Dato’ Dr. Veera Ramani Consultant Ophthalmologist – Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgery FRCS(Glasgow), FRCS(Edin), FRCS Ophth(UK) FAMM(Malaysia), FICS (USA) FICS(USA)	Dr. Pall Singh Consultant Ophthalmologist – Cataract & Vitreo- Retina FRCS (Glasgow), FRCS (Edin), FRCOphth (UK), FAMM	Dr. George Thomas Consultant Ophthalmologist – Glaucoma & Cataract FRCS (Glasgow), FRCS (Edin), FRCOphth (UK)
Dr. P. Saraswathi Consultant Ophthalmologist - Glaucoma & Cataract MS Ophthalmology	Dr. Linda Teoh Oon Cheng Consultant Ophthalmologist - Glaucoma & Cataract FRCS(Edin), MS Ophthalmology(UKM)	Prof. Dr. Zainal bin Mohamad Consultant Ophthalmologist – Pediatric Ophthalmology, Cataract & Refractive Surgery MD, MS Ophthalmology(UKM)
Dr. Vijaya Mohan Consultant Ophthalmologist – Cataract & Pediatric Ophthalmology MMed. Ophthalmology(S’pore), FRCS(Edin)	Dr. Gayatri Devi Vairavan Consultant Ophthalmologist – Cataract & Vitreo- Retina FRCS Ophth(Glasgow)	Dr. Sanjeev Ananthan Consultant Ophthalmologist – Cataract & Neurophthalmology FRCS Ophth(Glasgow)
Dr. Sivamalar Consultant Ophthalmologist – Cataract & Uvea FRCS Ophth(Glasgow)	Dr. Harikrishnan Cataract & Vitreo- Retina Consultant Ophthalmologist	Dr. Azhar Zainuddin General Opthalmology Consultant Ophthalmologist

Ophthalmic Nursing

Ms. Yeoh Shu Ling (Nursing Tutor) Diploma In Nursing

Medical Officer:

Dr. Lim Hsein Han, FRCS (Ophthalmology)) Edinburgh, MRCS (Ophthalmology) NOV 2011, MBBCH (Hons) BaO, National University Ireland – June 2001	Dr. Senthil Kumaran MBBS Manipal Academy Of Higher Education (2007)	Dr. Hema A/P Appana MBBS – Malacca Manipal Medical College (2004)
Dr. Paveena Bhavani MBBS – International Medical University (IMU) (2004) Advanced Diploma In Medical Sciences (IMU)(2001)	Dr. Alishna Jeyaratnam MBBS – International Medical University 2001-2007	Dr. Vinothan Gulendran MB., BCh., B.A.O. (2007) Trinity College, University Of Dublin Ireland.

Ms M Sarasvathi, Senior Admin Secretary, B.Sc, M.Sc. Nutrition	Ms Mary George, Admin Executive, Dip Int’l Banking System	Ms. Nor Aini, Admin Executive, B.Sc. Applied Statistic (Hons)
Mr. Meor Azamudin, Admin & Marketing Executive, B.Sc. Admin (hons)

Ms. Nashira Adni Mohd Nasir, B.Sc (Info. Management) UITM

Mr. Asri Faisal, Asst Librarian, NIOS, B.Sc (Info. Management) UITM

Ms. Jiwamalar, Biostatistician cum Lecturer, B.Sc, M.sc (UKM) STATISTICS (UKM)

Mr. John Paul, Research Executive, B.Sc Biomedical Science (hons) MSU