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

About Us

students studying in a classroom

Culture

2021 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT for Diversity Magazine
I-DOC Recognized
Values
Our Commitment
Insight into Diversity - Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award 2024 - Health Professions School
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 and Distinction (HEED) awards

Programs that Build and Maintain our Student Community

  • I-DOC Summer Program
  • Holistic Admissions
  • BuckEye Launch Prematriculation Program
  • Welcome Events
  • SocialEyes
  • Winter Warm-Up Potluck
  • Affinity groups in the interprofessional council - All are welcome!
Instructor talking to students in a classroom
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