Illinois College of Optometry

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Illinois College of Optometry is a private, non-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is one of the oldest and largest optometry schools in the world, founded in 1872. The college offers a four-year professional program leading to the Doctor of Optometry degree (O.D.).

History[edit]

The Illinois College of Optometry was founded in 1872 by Dr. Henry Olin, a prominent ophthalmologist in Chicago. The college was originally located in the downtown area of Chicago, but moved to its current location in the South Side neighborhood in 1926.

Academics[edit]

The college offers a four-year professional program leading to the Doctor of Optometry degree. The curriculum includes basic and clinical sciences, as well as extensive clinical training in the college's on-site eye care clinic and at affiliated sites throughout the Chicago area.

Campus[edit]

The campus of the Illinois College of Optometry is located in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago. The campus includes the college's academic buildings, the Illinois Eye Institute (a full-service eye care clinic), and student housing.

Notable alumni[edit]

Several notable individuals have graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry, including Dr. Arol Augsburger, a former president of the college, and Dr. Sandra Block, a prominent optometrist and public health advocate.

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