Optometry is ranked in the top 31 best jobs!

U.S. News and World Report placed optometry in its list of 31 careers that offer strong outlooks and high job satisfaction

You can read this article at http://www.usnews.com/features/business/best-careers/best-careers-2008.html.


Did You Know Personal Perspectives:

"At the Ohio State University College of Optometry we are dedicated to excellence in clinical teaching and research, and to providing opportunities for our students to achieve and surpass their educational and professional goals. I value the diverse environment at OSU that provides unique interdisciplinary opportunities in learning and research, allowing our students to grow beyond the classroom experience. We want our graduates to be the best and the brightest and to become the leaders who will advance the profession of optometry."

Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD
Associate Professor

The College of Optometry at Ohio State is the longest established university degree program in optometry.



Did You Know Video Clip:

What do you need to do to prepare for optometry school? Watch this short video that gives a brief overview of what you'll need to do.

Video Link: Preparing for Optometry School


Did You Know about Eye Research:

Research at the OSU college of optometry has been the subject of several news stories from OSU Today to The New York Times. This research on the condition of dry eye is what has garnered the recent media attention. The research suggests that squinting at a computer screen reduces the number of times an individual blinks, which in turn causes a person’s eyes to ache or burn, with accompanying sensations of dryness such as irritation or tearing.

Research link: Squinting While Staring At A Computer Monitor Can Cause Painful Dry Eye
 Did You Know Quiz:

What is the percentage of school-age children that have a vision problem? 1 out of:
  • 4


  • 40


  • 400


  • 4000

The OSU College of Optometry ranks as one of the top colleges of optometry among the 17 schools and colleges within the United States.
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