Optometrist salary analysis

Strong — India's 80-million blind and visually impaired population, growing diabetic retinopathy burden (estimated 17M+ affected), and ageing demographics create sustained demand for frontline optometry. The NPCB / National Eye Health Programme, NABH-mandated optometry departments in accredited hospitals, and Lenskart's retail expansion to 1,000+ stores are all pulling trained optometrists. The US OD migration pathway offers a step-change income premium for ambitious graduates willing to invest 4 years in OD school.

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