Optometry
Doctors of Optometry examine, diagnose, treat and treat and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures. Optometrists complete a four-year doctoral program which lead to the O.D. (Doctor of Optometry) degree. O.D.s are able to identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye, prescribe medications, perform certain surgical procedures, provide vision therapy, and assist patients with eyeglasses and contact lenses.
Required coursework
The coursework listed below should be used as a starting point for degree planning. This list is not intended to be a complete list of requirements for all optometry schools, nor is every class listed required by all optometry schools. Information about the various optometry schools, as well as a list of their required coursework, can be found on the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry website as well as individual school websites
- BIOL 2550 and 2550L & BIOL 2560 and 2560L
- BIOL 2110 and 2110L & BIOL 2120 and 2120L
- MICRO 3020 (lab requirement varies by school)
- CHEM 1770 and 1770L & CHEM 1780 and 1780L
- CHEM 3310 and 3310L & CHEM 3320 and 3320L OR CHEM 2310 and 2310L (depending on school)
- BBMB 3030 OR 3160 OR 4040 & 4050
- PHYS 1310 and 1310L & PHYS 1320 and 1320L OR PHYS 2310 and 2310L & PHYS 2320 and 2320L
- MATH 1600 or other calculus course (depending on school)
- STAT 1010
- PSYCH 1010