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Advancing the future of eye care
What if your next eye exam could spot health issues before symptoms appear? AI and smart tech are revolutionising optometry — from glucose-tracking lenses to glaucoma-detecting tools. These are enhancing the role of the optometrist, who remains the expert in diagnosis and care.
At Western University of Health Sciences in Southern California, you’ll prepare for this future. The College of Optometry combines advanced science with hands-on clinical training, empowering you to use technology effectively while keeping patient care personal.
Experienced faculty guide you through classrooms, labs, and clinics, mentoring you as you build both skill and mastery in treating a wide range of eye and vision conditions. The result? You’ll develop the expertise to lead in a profession where innovation and compassion go hand in hand, equipping you to shape the future of eye care.
student-to-faculty ratio at the college
11:1
students (academic year 2025/26)
261
alumni as of end of 2024
925
Learn, collaborate, and care for patients
At the College of Optometry, you will develop clinical skills that place patients at the heart of care and while learning to collaborate effectively across disciplines. The Doctor of Optometry (OD) programme covers neuro-optometry, vision therapy, low vision rehabilitation, and care for individuals with developmental disabilities affecting vision.
Guided by expert faculty and clinical preceptors, you’ll gain hands-on experience using advanced technology while strengthening your technical skills, empathy, and competence. You’ll also join one of the nation’s largest interprofessional practice and education (IPE) programmes, learning alongside students from other health fields to improve patient outcomes. Whether you choose to work in private practice, hospitals, or community clinics, you’ll graduate ready to protect, restore, and enhance vision with professional expertise.
Hear from the students
“WesternU’s strong clinical foundation and diverse patient exposure prepared me well for residency.”
Dr. Serene Koudsi, doctor of optometry
“What makes this programme stand out is the professors who are all dedicated to teaching the next generation of optometrists the latest and most effective treatment protocols, and each brings their own invaluable experience and expertise to the classroom and clinic.”
Dr Michele Raad, Primary Care Optometry
“Whenever I had questions, faculty members were quick to make time for me, even during free clinic hours, to review concepts and walk me through areas I found challenging.”
Dr Dana Barakat
“I believe that this helps us work together with other medical professionals to take care of patients, not only as individuals but also as a cohesive medical team.”
Dr Sahil Dosaj
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An enriching optometry education awaits you at the Western University of Health Sciences’s College of Optometry.
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