The mission of the College of Optometry at The Ohio State University is:

• to educate and train individuals to become optometrists having the highest skills and most current knowledge through its graduate professional curriculum;



• to pursue new knowledge in the ophthalmic and vision sciences through its research programs;



• to provide service to the community through its clinical programs in optometric care;



• and to provide post-graduate residency and continuing education programs that enhance skills and promote life-long learning.

An additional mission shared with the Graduate School of The Ohio State University is:

• to educate and train ophthalmic and vision scientists for the advancement of those teaching, research, and service missions above (Pattern of Administration, College of Optometry, May 31, 2005, p1).