
Illinois College of Optometry

Specialty Optometric Practice
Online USA
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LANGUAGES
English
PACE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Specialty Optometric Practice program offers comprehensive training in various optometric specialties, providing students with advanced knowledge and skills to enhance their clinical expertise. The curriculum covers topics such as ocular disease, specialty contact lenses, and low vision rehabilitation, preparing graduates for a practice focused on complex patient care.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue diverse career paths including optometrists in specialty practices, educators in optometric institutions, or researchers in vision science. They may also engage in consulting roles or community health initiatives, contributing to improved eye care services.
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Introduction
This portion of the curriculum emphasizes eye examination skills, particularly optometric speciality areas: contact lens, paediatrics, and vision rehabilitation. These courses are taught in the second and third professional years.
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