Welcome

WesternU's new College of Optometry is creating an innovative program with a special emphasis: optometric rehabilitation including neuro-optometry, an emerging specialty that helps patients who have visual and perceptual problems as a result of brain injury, stroke, physical disability or neurological illnesses. Our emphasis on optometric rehabilitation also includes vision therapy, low vision rehabilitation, and care for vulnerable populations such as those with developmental disabilities.

You will also be prepared for full scope optometric practice. Whether you choose private practice, a hospital setting, or community clinics, as a graduate you will be prepared for a rewarding career helping people to improve their vision and to maintain and restore their eye health.

Accreditation Announcement
We are pleased to announce that WesternU's College of Optometry was granted preliminary approval by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) on February 15, 2008. To learn more, visit our accreditation page.

Why choose WesternU?

• small, private, health-focused institution that fosters interprofessional learning
• early clinical training that develops professional and communication skills
• low student-to-faculty ratio
• consistently high graduation, retention and first-time board pass rates in existing programs. We expect the OD program to be no exception!
• long humanistic tradition of treating patients as people first; treating students as colleagues; and fostering camaraderie among students
• outstanding student support services including tutoring and disability resources
• diverse student body and rich array of student clubs and volunteer opportunities
• Southern California location with tremendous clinical training opportunities as well as access to
  major cultural and recreational resources 

WesternU: A Record of Exceptional New Colleges and Graduates
WesternU has opened 5 colleges in 30 years, earning exceptional accreditation reviews, high board exam pass rates, and numerous job offers for our graduates. We expect nothing less for our latest addition to the family: The College of Optometry and its charter class.

For more information, please join us for an information session,
complete the information request form or contact us.