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School of Optometry
  • Dean's Report

    2024 in review

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  • 2021

    Preparing students to be leaders in optometry and vision science

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  • Three dual-degree programs are offered

    Three dual-degree programs are offered

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  • Ranked 6th nationally overall in research

    Ranked 6th nationally overall in research

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  • Vision Science Research Center members gather in a modern lecture space during the VSRC retreat, where attendees watch a keynote presentation delivered virtually. The session features slides projected on a large screen, with researchers seated at long tables, engaging in discussion and learning about current topics in vision science and research priorities.

    VSRC retreat features keynote by NEI Director Michael Chiang

  • Award celebrates Antwi-Adjei’s commitment to reducing preventable blindness 

  • Researchers receive patent for lens design aimed at slowing myopia progression

  • Optometry welcomes Greenspan

  • Among few optometry schools that is part of an academic medical center

  • 22,000 patient visits annually

  • 16 positions available in 8 residency programs

  • Up to 58 students per class, each with faculty mentor

  • Ranked 6th in NEI/NIH Research Funding, 2025

  • Three dual-degree programs are offered: OD/MS, OD/MBA, OD/MPH

  • Faculty has written more than 30 textbooks