OPTOMETRY IN FUTO

About the department of Optometry

Optometry is a healthcare profession that is autonomous, educated and regulated. The Optometrist, as its practitioner is called, is a primary healthcare practitioner of the eye and visual system, who provides comprehensive eye and vision care services which include refraction and dispensing, the detection/diagnosis and management of disease in the eye and rehabilitations of conditions of the visual system ( World Council of Optometry,
W.C.O.).

Philosophy

To facilitate the enhancement and development of eye and vision care through exemplary leadership in training, practice and research.

Vision

The vision of this Department is to employ the latest cutting-edge technology in the training of highly skilled, knowledgeable and research oriented Optometrists that will be of great service to mankind

Mission

To produce a total Optometrist that is resourceful, knowledgeable and skilful in the creation and use of technologies for the amelioration of visual defects.

Duration of Study

Optometry is a 6–Year programme leading to the award of the Doctor of Optometry ( O.D.) degree.

Objectives

The objectives of this programme include:-

• To produce Doctors of Optometry with sound knowledge of the profession, its ethics and codes of conduct.
• To produce Optometrists who will provide the much needed manpower in the eye care profession.
• To produce Optometrists that will meet internationally recognized standards and undertake training towards post-graduate specialization.
• To train and cultivate in them the ability to teach, conduct research and make advances in the profession for the benefit of mankind.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities are available in Private Practice, Public Service, Armed Forces and Police, International Organizations/NGOs, Research and Educational Institutions.