SASTRA to offer courses in optometry
SASTRA Deemed University has partnered with Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of Optometry to launch new undergraduate and postgraduate optometry programs. The collaboration focuses on clinical training, research, and the use of AI in precision diagnostics.
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SASTRA, deemed to be a university, at Thirumalaisamudhram near here has announced that it would soon offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Optometry.
In an official release, SASTRA said it signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chennai-based Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of Optometry (DAIO) on July 13 to foster academic collaboration by offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The multidisciplinary academic partnership enables learners to acquire experimental and clinical skills leveraging SASTRA’s intellectual and infrastructure strengths in basic sciences and technology, together with the clinical expertise at DAIO.
Under the initiative, B.Sc., M.Sc., and PhD programmes in Optometry would be launched..
The MoU also emphasizes on collaborative research aimed at advancing translational research and developing innovative interventions for vision care.
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