College of Optometry
Focused on Excellence in Optometric Education and Vision Research

About Us

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Culture

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I-DOC Recognized

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Our Commitment

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HEED Award

Being at Ohio State Optometry, you find classmates that you connect with, you find faculty who make you feel supported and loved.
Katie Ohio State Optometry Student
5
of Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) awards

Programs that Build and Maintain our Inclusive Student Community

  • I-DOC Summer Program
  • Holistic admissions
  • BuckEye Launch Prematriculation Program
  • Welcome Events
  • SocialEyes
  • Winter Warm-up cultural fair
  • Affinity groups in the inter professional council
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Your professors, attendings, the faculty ... they’re really going to invest in you, and they have a way of encouraging you and supporting you, but also challenging you to reach your full potential.
Jenna Ohio State Optometry Student

Dr. Nicky Lai

Associate Clinical Professor

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Optometry Student

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Optometry Student