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WesternU / College of Optometry

College of Optometry

We offer an innovative curriculum emphasizing community-based clinical education to foster a humanistic approach to health care.

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Overview Academic Program

The College of Optometry offers an innovative Doctor of Optometry program that emphasizes optometric rehabilitation including neuro-optometry. This emerging specialty helps patients who have visual and perceptual problems as a result of brain injury, stroke, physical disability or neurological illness. Our emphasis on optometric rehabilitation also includes vision therapy, low vision rehabilitation, and care for vulnerable populations such as those with developmental disabilities.
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WesternU Health Eye Care Institute

The WesternU Health Eye Care Institute is our clinical teaching facility for College of Optometry students. Our Doctors have extensive experience in treating all types of vision and eye conditions. Whether you want a routine eye exam or have a more complex or unusual condition, the eye care professionals at WesternU Health are well equipped to provide the care you need. Find a provider and schedule an appointment.

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  • Continuing Education

    At Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Optometry, our goal is to provide significant and comprehensive continuing education that will enhance the attendee’s skills and management of clinical care in all aspects of optometry. Each of our programs is thoughtfully developed, comprised of quality content, and delivered by experienced and professional educators.

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    Commitment TO HUMANISM

    Humanism is at the core of WesternU and encompasses values that we regard to be vital to our mission in health care, education, and community. These values include acceptance, altruism, compassion, diversity, empathy, fairness, inclusion, integrity, kindness, and respect. We embrace Humanism as a primary principle that shapes our actions, interactions, and institutional culture. Embracing Humanism empowers us to grow as individuals and as a community. It is a lifelong and daily commitment—one that requires intention, action, and reflection. Only through this ongoing practice can we truly embody WesternU Humanism and fulfill our mission to teach, to heal, together.
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    TAKE THE NEXT STEP

    Your journey to an exciting career in health care is just getting started. Please review the program admissions requirements or request more information and we’ll reach out to you. You may also consider scheduling a virtual advising appointment. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your goals!

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    Your support helps our students fulfill their dreams of becoming Doctors of Optometry (ODs)—your gift will help their vision become a reality. We are grateful for your partnership and ask that, with our students, you dream big dreams and stretch with us. Together, we can educate ODs with excellence, prepare them for the challenging work ahead, and serve as a model for academia and innovative patient care around the world.
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