Can an Optometrist use 'Dr' prefix in India?

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3 months ago

Yes in India optometrists have permission to use 'Dr' before their names. 

The Doctor of Optometry degree is a recognised degree in India and all those optometrists who have completed this degree have earned the right to use the title.

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a year ago

Can you tell more about it like from where I can complete the OD degree in india 

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