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providing students with invaluable learning
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experiences. Students will also have access to
a range of diagnostic and optometry specialty
clinics, where they can observe and learn from
experts in both optometry and ophthalmology.
In addition to its strong academic and clinical
foundation, SNESO participates in national
community eye health programs, including
initiatives focused on school children’s eye health,
geriatric outreach, comprehensive eye camps,
and mobile eye surgical units. These community
programs further enhance the learning
experience for SNESO students, offering them
extensive opportunities for hands-on involvement
in public health initiatives.
With its strong academic framework,
extensive clinical exposure, and commitment to
community outreach, Sankara Nethralaya Elite
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School of Optometry is set to become a leading
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Chairman of the Medical Research Foundation, institution in optometry education in India. As
emphasised that SNESO would contribute the years go by, SNESO’s alumni will undoubtedly
significantly to meeting this demand and make significant contributions to eye health,
enhancing eye care in the state. both in India and around the world.
Dr Girish S. Rao, President of the Medical
Research Foundation, highlighted that SNESO
aims to provide the highest standards of
optometry education, clinical exposure, and AUTHOR:
research. Located on a picturesque campus in
New Town, Kolkata, the school will offer 30 seats DR ANURADHA
for its Bachelor of Optometry program starting B S Opt, M Sc
this academic year.
(Psychology), PG Dip.
Dr Anuradha, Principal of SNESO, shared that Health Economics,
the campus spans 10 acres, with a 10,000-square- Ph D, FBDO, FAAO,
foot academic building equipped with Dipl AAO
specialised laboratories for basic sciences, optics,
and various clinical specialties. Students will also
have the unique opportunity to gain hands-
on experience at the world-renowned Sankara
Nethralaya, as early clinical exposure and bedside AUTHOR:
learning are integral parts of the program from VENKATARAMANAN
the first year. The faculty at SNESO has played RAMASETHU
a key role in developing a robust curriculum
for optometry, setting industry standards, and Senior Consultant
Clinical Optometrist
contributing to national optometry initiatives.
and Senior Faculty Elite
Dr Smita Praveen, Director of Academics, School of Optometry,
emphasised that the clinical exposure at SNESO Kolkata, Sankara
sets it apart. The Kolkata branches of Sankara Nethralaya, Kolkata
Nethralaya alone serve 350,000 patients annually,
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