Build Your Clinical Confidence with the 3-Month Clinical Optometry Program
Behind every confident clinical decision is an optometrist who asks the right questions: what am I looking at, where, and why does it matter now? Our program is designed for BS Optometry students and graduates who want to strengthen their clinical skills through real hospital experience.
Behind every confident clinical decision is an optometrist who asks the right questions: what am I looking at, where, and why does it matter now? This program is designed for BS Optometry students and graduates who want to strengthen their clinical skills through real hospital experience.
Supervised hands-on training at Amanat Eye Hospital for optometry students and graduates.
You are learning optics, anatomy and pathology. But sooner or later, a real patient will sit down, look at you, and wait. That’s when the gap becomes clear. Not in knowledge, but in practice.
AVEI’s 3-Month Clinical Optometry Program closes that gap, giving you consistent hands-on experience in clinical refraction, paediatric refraction, OCT, Pentacam, and biometry.
Go Beyond Classrom Theory
Every successful eye examination starts with someone looking closely.
The more patients you see, the more you learn to notice. The more you observe, the better you understand what those findings mean.
AVEI’s 3-Month Clinical Optometry Program bridges the gap between classroom learning and clinical practice through hands-on experience in clinical refraction, pediatric refraction, OCT, Pentacam, and biometry.
For four hours a day, six days a week, you train inside Amanat Eye Hospital with supervised exposure to real patients and clinical workflows.
Why Choose AVEI
Hands-On Training
Your classes teach you optometry. The hospital shows you how it is practiced. Designed around your BS Optometry schedule, the program takes place after your regular college hours, with four hours inside Amanat Eye Hospital, six days a week. With just one lecture each week, most of your time is spent gaining practical clinical exposure.
What you'll get
- 3-Month Clinical Training Inside Amanat Eye Hospital
- 4 Hours Daily | 6 Days a Week
- 12 Structured Lectures
- Up to 80% Performance-Based Scholarship
- Hands-on training in Clinical & Pediatric Refraction
- Exposure to OCT, Pentacam & Biometry
- Real Patient Exposure
- Weekly Clinical Lectures
- Expert Clinical Guidance
- Monthly Progress Reviews
- Certificate Upon Completion
What You'll Learn
Clinical Refraction
- Patient history and visual assessment
- Objective and subjective refraction
- Visual acuity assessment
- Prescription determination
- Clinical interpretation of findings
Pediatric Refraction
- Refraction in children
- Assessing visual needs in pediatric patients
- Understanding common refractive errors
- Identifying when further ophthalmic assessment is needed
OCT
- OCT image acquisition
- Understanding retinal and optic nerve scans
- Basic OCT analysis
- Clinical correlation of findings
Pentacam & Corneal Tomography
- Corneal tomography assessment
- Understanding corneal shape and thickness
- Interpreting key Pentacam parameters
- Clinical applications of corneal tomography
Ocular Biometry
- Understanding ocular measurements
- Exposure to biometry procedures
- Understanding biometric parameters
- Clinical applications of ocular biometry
Get Access to Technology Most
Students Only Read About
Retinal Imaging with Heidelberg Spectralis HRA+OCT:
Examine retinal layers in detail
Precision Ocular Biometry with ZEISS IOLMaster:
Measure the eye for intraocular lens calculations
Corneal Mapping with Pentacam:
Assess corneal shape, thickness and curvature
Advanced Corneal Diagnostics with MS-39 and SIRIUS+:
Explore detailed corneal mapping and analysis
Paediatric Refraction:
Develop practical skills in assessing children's vision and prescribing the right correction
Assessment & Certification
We don't just hand out a certificate for showing up. Your progress is reviewed throughout the program,
so you know where you stand and what to work on next
Monthly performance review
a regular check on how you're doing
Clinical skills assessment
can you do it, not just explain it
Progress in practical training
how you improve in the clinic
Participation and performance
the effort you put in, day to day
Your effort can keep your scholarship. Each month's performance decides
whether your scholarship continues or is adjusted. Work hard, and it shows.
Finish the program and you'll earn a certificate from
Amanat Vision Empowerment Institute (AVEI).
Who Can Apply?
If you're studying optometry, or you've finished and want more hands-on time, this program is for you.
Current BS Optometry students,
from any semester
Optometry Graduates who want
clinical confidence before their first
job
Scholarships for Students
Who Show Up and Work Hard
The program costs PKR 30,000 a month, or PKR 90,000 for all three months. If that's a stretch, you may not have to pay the full amount.
Scholarships are available at four levels: 80%, 60%, 40%, and 20%.
How to Qualify:
Month one: your last-semester academic result and your interview decide your scholarship level.
Month two onward: your monthly performance decides whether your scholarship continues or is adjusted.
Why Choose the 3-Month Program?
Because clinical skills grow with consistent practice.
Over three months, you get the time to learn, practise, receive feedback, and strengthen your clinical skills through regular exposure to patients, diagnostic technologies, and supervised training.
- 12 weeks of structured clinical training
- Regular hands-on clinical exposure 12 lectures across key areas of optometry
- Ongoing supervised practice in refraction, OCT, Pentacam, and biometry
- Monthly progress reviews to track your development
- Time to build confidence through continued practice
Ready to Build Your Clinical Skills?
With limited seats, you'll get the opportunity to learn through hands-on training, supervised clinical exposure, and guidance from experienced professionals. Take the next step in your optometry journey with the 3-Month Clinical Optometry Program at AVEI, Rawalpindi.
Frequently Asked
Who can apply for the 3-Month Clinical Optometry Program?
The program is open to current BS Optometry students from any semester and optometry graduates who want to strengthen their clinical skills through practical hospital experience.
What is the duration and schedule of the clinical optometry training?
The program runs for three months, with training from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., six days a week. The schedule is designed to fit around students’ regular college hours.
What is the fee for the 3-Month Clinical Optometry Program?
The program fee is PKR 30,000 per month, making the total fee PKR 90,000 for three months.
Are scholarships available for the 3-Month Clinical Optometry Program?
Yes, scholarships of 20%, 40%, 60% and 80% are available for students.
How can I qualify for the scholarship?
Your initial scholarship level is based on your last-semester academic result and interview. From the second month onward, your clinical performance determines whether your scholarship continues or is adjusted.
What clinical skills will I learn during the program?
You will develop practical knowledge in clinical refraction, pediatric refraction, visual acuity assessment, OCT imaging and basic scan analysis, Pentacam and corneal tomography, and ocular biometry. The training helps you connect what you learn in class with clinical practice.
Does the program include hands-on training with real patients?
Yes. The program includes supervised clinical exposure inside Amanat Eye Hospital, where you can observe clinical workflows and develop your skills through practical experience and guidance.
Which diagnostic machines and technologies will I be exposed to?
The program provides exposure to diagnostic technologies used in eye care, including Heidelberg Spectralis HRA+OCT, Pentacam, ZEISS IOLMaster, MS-39 and SIRIUS+. These technologies support learning in retinal imaging, corneal assessment and ocular measurements.
How much of the program is practical training, and how many lectures are included?
The three-month program includes 12 structured lectures, with most training time dedicated to practical clinical exposure. Students train for four hours a day, six days a week, with monthly reviews to track their progress.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the clinical optometry training?
Yes. Students who complete the program receive a certificate from Amanat Vision Empowerment Institute (AVEI).
Where is the 3-Month Clinical Optometry Program held, and how can I apply?
The program is conducted at Amanat Eye Hospital, 10-D Mayo Road, Civil Lines, Rawalpindi. To ask about current admissions and the application process, contact AVEI through its official website at avei.info or email admin@avei.info.
What will I be asked during the interview?
The interview will assess your theoretical knowledge of optometry, clinical understanding, and basic knowledge of eye examination and diagnostic procedures.