Illinois College of Optometry
Illinois College of Optometry
The Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) is an independent, private, non-profit educational institution located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is dedicated to the education of optometrists.
Pronunciation
Illinois: /ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ Optometry: /ɒpˈtɒmɪtri/
Etymology
The term "optometry" comes from the Greek words opsis meaning "view" and metron meaning "measure". The term "Illinois" is derived from the native American word "Illiniwek," which signifies "tribe of superior men."
History
The Illinois College of Optometry was founded in 1872, making it the oldest continually operating educational facility in the world dedicated to the teaching of optometrists.
Curriculum
The curriculum at the Illinois College of Optometry includes a four-year professional degree program leading to the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree. The program combines classroom learning and hands-on clinical experience.
Related Terms
- Optometry: The practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses.
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye.
- Optician: A person who makes and sells eyeglasses and contact lenses for correction of vision.
- Visual Acuity: The sharpness of vision, usually measured with the use of a Snellen chart.
- Refractive Error: A problem with focusing light accurately onto the retina due to the shape of the eye.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Illinois College of Optometry
- Wikipedia's article - Illinois College of Optometry
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