Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
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- College of Optometry is part of the Health Professions Division of NOVA Southeastern University. The four year Doctor of Optometry program at NSU includes two years of basic sciences, optics, anatomy, pathology, physiology and pharmacology followed by clinical training in pediatrics, primary care, ocular disease, contact lenses, and rehabilitative (low vision) optometry. This is the only Doctor of Optometry program within the state of Florida. Students learn on the beautiful, safe, suburban campus of NSU in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Health Professions division provides a multi-disciplinary setting fostering respect and cooperation among the health professions of osteopathic medicine, dental medicine, pharmacy, optometry and allied health. Unique programs exist at NSU-College of Optometry including; a mini-MBA elective for optometry students, a five year extended curriculum option and a one year preparatory program. Post-graduation opportunities exist in a Masters in Clinical Vision Research (MSCVR), Masters in Public Health (MPH), and multiple clinical residencies. Five clinic locations operated by NSU-College of Optometry allow optometry students to care for a diverse, south Florida, patient population. Students have the opportunity to participate in community outreach events and mission trips that have real social impact by providing vision care to needy individuals.
, and Fort Lauderdale provide affordable eye and vision care to the community. Primary care, contact lens services, low vision rehabilitation, binocular vision therapy, and pediatric and geriatric care are available at the clinical centers. Twenty-four hour emergency care is also available at some centers.
Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University, commonly referred to as NSU or Nova, is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian, research university located in Broward County, Florida, with its main campus in the town of Davie...
- College of Optometry is part of the Health Professions Division of NOVA Southeastern University. The four year Doctor of Optometry program at NSU includes two years of basic sciences, optics, anatomy, pathology, physiology and pharmacology followed by clinical training in pediatrics, primary care, ocular disease, contact lenses, and rehabilitative (low vision) optometry. This is the only Doctor of Optometry program within the state of Florida. Students learn on the beautiful, safe, suburban campus of NSU in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Health Professions division provides a multi-disciplinary setting fostering respect and cooperation among the health professions of osteopathic medicine, dental medicine, pharmacy, optometry and allied health. Unique programs exist at NSU-College of Optometry including; a mini-MBA elective for optometry students, a five year extended curriculum option and a one year preparatory program. Post-graduation opportunities exist in a Masters in Clinical Vision Research (MSCVR), Masters in Public Health (MPH), and multiple clinical residencies. Five clinic locations operated by NSU-College of Optometry allow optometry students to care for a diverse, south Florida, patient population. Students have the opportunity to participate in community outreach events and mission trips that have real social impact by providing vision care to needy individuals.
NOVA Southeastern University Eye Care Institute
The multidisciplinary clinical centers in Davie, North Miami BeachMiami Beach, Florida
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, and Fort Lauderdale provide affordable eye and vision care to the community. Primary care, contact lens services, low vision rehabilitation, binocular vision therapy, and pediatric and geriatric care are available at the clinical centers. Twenty-four hour emergency care is also available at some centers.