Doctor of Optometry Od

Doctor of Optometry Od is a program taught at Western University of Health Sciences, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Doctor of Optometry (OD) at Western University of Health Sciences combines classroom learning with hands-on patient care. Instruction includes lectures, laboratories, clinical education, and service learning. The curriculum aims to build a foundation in optometry basics while advancing knowledge of treatments and approaches through direct community-based experience.

Clinical training includes full-time clinical rotations and culminates with an externship focused on optometric scope of practice. The program also emphasizes optometric rehabilitation, including neuro-optometry for patients with visual and perceptual problems related to brain injury, stroke, physical disability, or neurological illness. This emphasis includes vision therapy, low vision rehabilitation, and care for vulnerable populations, supported by peer and faculty mentorship.

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Optometry Od at Western University of Health Sciences for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Western University of Health Sciences.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Western University of Health Sciences as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Optometry Od.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.westernu.edu/lp/college-of-optometry/doctor-of-optometry-od

• Individual private practice
• Optometric/ophthalmologic roles
• Military & public health roles
• Academic research
• Corporate clinical research

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.