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Dear Sir, I am studying in 12th standard with Science Biology. I have an interest to become an Eye doctor. So, I would like to know about the steps through which I can become an eye doctor?

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Dear Sir, I am studying in 12th standard with Science Biology. I have an interest to become an Eye doctor. So, I would like to know about the steps through which I can become an eye doctor?

The specialist in Eye related diseases is names Optometrist. For being a Optometrist, you need to qualify the EYECET exam which is a combined test held across the country.
Eligibility for EYECET:
>> You should be 10+2 pass with at least 50% marks in PCB(Physics, Chemistry, Biology) Group.
>> Minimum age 17 years.

The exam is conducted countrywide and result is made over all india basis. As per your performance in the test you may select the institute for the course B.Optom (Bachelor's degree in Optometry/Bachelor of Clinical Optometry). After completing the course B.Optom, you become eligible for practising as a Optometrist. The first 3 years of the course, you are taught about the concepts and theory of the subjects and last one year is for Clinical experience internship.

First of all you need to take admission in MBBS course through any medical entrance exam. After completion of MBBS degree if you want to become an eye specialist then you need need to opt for MD in the same field.

Ophthalmologists are called eye specialist. They have MD specialization in Ophthalmology. Optometry is a different qualification which is paramedical course which will allow you to correct vision through glasses and lenses.

If you want to become doctor in any discipline either Oncology or Ophthalmology or Dermatology etc, you will have to do Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from any recognized medical college in desired discipline. Earlier there used to be many entrance exam conducted for admission in MBBS course but as per latest Supreme Court order, now there will be only one entrance exam called National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test.

NEET is conducted by CBSE and for this exam, you must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology and scored at least 50% marks. You can apply for this exam and if you want you can also apply for EAMCET.

if you want to become a doctor of eyes then you have to complete your 12th standard with PCB from a recognised board and after that you have to pursue MBBS from a recognised university or college after that you have to do MD in a subject which is specialised in Eyes. Once you are done with your 12th standard then you have to appear in NEET examination in order to seek admission in MBBS course.

Steps to become a doctor:

Complete your 12th standard with PCB from a recognised board with minimum 50% marks and relaxation of 5% is given to reserved students.

Qualify Medical Entrance Test such as NEET and complete your MBBS from a recognised University.

After completion of MBBS course you have to pass the entrance exam for MD in eye speciality.

Steps to become an eye doctor in 12th Biology student:-

If you want to do eye doctor then you have a 12th pass certificate with PCB.

Eligibility criteria:-

Candidate should be Indian citizen

Candidate should be 12th pass with PCB.

Candidate should apply for CBSE PMT exam and other exams conducted by central government.

After applying for these exams you have to clear the exam, then according merit list you will get admission in college.

If you want to do Eye Doctor then you have should 12th pass certificate with PCB.

Eligibility criteria:-

The candidate should have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subject from a recognised board.

The candidate should be Indian citizen.

Candidate should apply for CBSE PMT exam and other exams conducted by Centre Government.

After applying for these exams, you have to clear the exam, then according merit list you will get admission in college

Age limit:-

The minimum age limit is 17 years and maximum age limit is 25 years.

To become Eye Doctor after 12th, you will have to pursue MBBS course.
There are various reputed medical institutes all over India in which you can get admission by qualifying NEET exam.

You can appear for NEET exam if you have passed/appearing 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects with at least 50% marks.

After qualifying NEET exam, you will have to choose Ophthalmology course as your specialization.

Some of the decent institutes to pursue Ophthalmology courses are listed below:

• Amrita School of Medicine, Coimbatore
• Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
• Christian Medical College, Vellore
• D.Y.Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

The first step is to pursue Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery course. After completion of MBBS course, you can pursue MD in opthalmology to become eye doctor.

Admission to MBBS course is through NEET exam.

Medical aspirants need to have 50% marks in board exam of 12th along with PCB subjects to apply for NEET exam.

Eye specialist (Opthalmologist) is the practitioner who deals with problems related to eye.

Following are the steps you need to follow to become an Opthalmologist.

1. Need to appear in AIPMT (All India Pre Medical Test) to get admission in various medical colleges for MBBS course.

There are some other tests which are seperately conducted by reputed institutions such as AIIMS, PGI, GMCH, etc.

2. Need to complete 4 and half years of MBBS course, which is essential for MD/MS Opthalmology. Interested candidates need to appear for another test to get admission in Master's program.

3. After completion of Master's degree in Opthalmology, they can go for government jobs or their own private clinic.