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University of Auckland Department of Optometry and Vision Science
Offers a four-year bachelor of optometry degree, as well as graduate programs.
www.auckland.ac.nz
B
UC Berkeley School of Optometry
Provides general information, including details about educational programs, admission, continuing education and patient care.
spectacle.berkeley.edu
University of Bradford Department of Optometry
Offers courses leading to a degree in optometry.
www.brad.ac.uk
C
Cardiff University Department of Optometry and Visual Science
Offers courses leading to a degree in optometry, as well as graduate study.
www.cf.ac.uk
City University, London, Department of Optometry and Visual Science
Offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in optometry.
www.city.ac.uk
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Michigan College of Optometry
Information about patient care, educational programs, admission and vision.
www.ferris.edu
Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University
Provider of courses leading to a degree in optometry.
www.ferris.edu
G
Glaucoma Research Foundation
Nonprofit organization offering information to the public on glaucoma and supporting research to combat the disease.
www.glaucoma.org
H
Queensland University of Technology School of Optometry
Offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in optometry, and operates an optometry clinic for staff, students and the general public.
www.hlth.qut.edu.au
I
Illinois College of Optometry
Provides information for prospective students and general information about the Illinois Eye Institute.
www.ico.edu
N
New England College of Optometry
Provides history and general information, including details about patient care, clinics and international and special programs.
www.ne-optometry.edu
Nova Southeastern University
Provider of courses leading to a degree in optometry.
www.nova.edu
Nova Southeastern Unversity College of Optometry
Provides information about degree programs, research centers, postgraduate training and clinical services.
www.nova.edu
Northeastern State University College of Optometry
Information about curriculum, student activities, applications, residency programs and continuing education.
arapaho.nsuok.edu
O
Indiana University School of Optometry
Information about curriculum, student activities, research and residency programs.
www.opt.indiana.edu
Pacific University College of Optometry
Contains information about academic and clinical programs as well as databases of intern activity records and practice opportunities.
www.opt.pacificu.edu
University of Houston College of Optometry
Information on admissions, programs, patient care, research and links to people and the library.
www.opt.uh.edu
University of New South Wales School of Optometry
Offers courses leading to a degree in optometry.
www.optom.unsw.edu.au
Ohio State University College of Optometry
Information about academics, admissions, clinics and faculty.
www.optometry.ohio-state.edu
University of Melbourne Victorian College of Optometry
Information about degree programs available, the Melbourne Optometry Clinic and the National Vision Research Institue.
www.optometry.unimelb.edu.au
Victorian College of Optometry
Cooperates with the University of Melbourne in the training of optometry students.
www.optometry.unimelb.edu.au
University of Waterloo College of Optometry
Offers undergraduate and postgraduate coures in optometry.
www.optometry.uwaterloo.ca
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Inter-American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry
Contains information about academic programs, student life, housing and links to a virtual library.
www.optonet.inter.edu
P
Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Provides information about academic programs, patient care clinics and services, alumni and professional development.
www.pco.edu
S
Southern California College of Optometry
Provides information about academic programs, patient care clinics and services, alumni and professional development.
www.scco.edu
Southern College of Optometry
Contains links to information about the school, students, faculty, admissions, residency and other resources for those interested in an education in optometry.
www.sco.edu
SUNY College of Optometry
Information about academic programs, patient care, continuing education, research and admission to the college of optometry.
www.sunyopt.edu
U
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology—Department of Optometry and Neuroscience
Offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in optometry and neuroscience.
www.umist.ac.uk
University of Missouri - Saint Louis School of Optometry
Information about the academic programs, patient care, continuing education, research and admission to the college of optometry.
www.umsl.edu
V
Aston University Department of Vision Sciences
Offers courses leading to a degree in optometry, as well as continuing education credits.
www.vs.aston.ac.uk
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Guide to Optometry Education and Training

Learn more about optometry training before making a hiring decision


An optometrist is a professional who has competed a four-year course in optometry after receiving an undergraduate degree. After receiving a doctor of optometry, or O.D., degree, this professional completes an exam that allows him to become nationally and state certified to treat and management diseases of the eye.

Like other healthcare professionals, optometrists must pursue additional optometry education and training as part of their continuing education in order to stay licensed. Learning more about education and training in optometry will help you to make a better choice if you are hiring a full-time staff member or working with an optometry consultant. Here are some areas to focus on:

1. Learn about optometry education.

2. Think about the specific needs of your organization when looking at optometrist training.

3. Consider if one of your employees might benefit from courses in optometry.


Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find out more about optometry education and training If your business is involved in the field of optometry, you'll want to learn all you can about education and training in this field. Many optometry schools provide descriptions of their curriculum online, and you can find out more about what optometrists need to know by looking at the requirements for the optometry exam.

I recommend:  The National Board of Examiners in Optometry site will give you an overview of the curriculum at optometry schools. You can link to the individual colleges and residency programs to get more information about optometry courses. Attending the Optometry's Meeting, an annual event sponsored by the American Optometric Association and the American Optometric Student Association, can also be helpful.

Examine a wide range of classes in optometry Studying optometry often means specializing in certain populations or diseases. Residency programs range from a specialty in an area like contact lenses to a focus on the elderly or children. Look at online optometry courses that the applicant has taken or workshops she has attended since becoming licensed so you can match the right applicant to the needs of your organization.

I recommend:  Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry provides links to residency programs throughout the country. The American Optometric Association also provides information on the hundreds of residency programs recognized by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education.

Consider classes in optometry for you and your staff There are many opportunities for you and your staff to learn more about the constantly changing world of optometry. Online optometry courses, workshops and seminars abound in this field. If your organization has a new product, you can even consider working with your staff optometrist to teach your own classes in optometry.

I recommend:  Nova Southeastern University offers online optometry courses through the Vision Care Institute. You can also access online optometry courses at the Ohio State University College of Optometry website.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • If your organization is interested in presenting optometry training for a new product or technology, you can apply to teach a course at the annual Optometry's Meeting.

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Learn more about optometry training before making a hiring decision.
An optometrist is a professional who has competed a four-year course in optometry after receiving an undergraduate degree. After receiving a doctor of optometry, or O.D., degree, this professional completes an exam that allows him to become nationally and state certified to treat and management diseases of the eye. Like other healthcare professionals, optometrists must pursue additional optometry education and training as part of ... Read more
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