Optometric Technology Program StandardA qualified faculty member in Optometric Technology meets all three of the following criteria:1. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution; and2. Has a minimum of two years directly related work experience; and3. Must be a certified professional within the optometric/ophthalmic field, be an optometrist, or have other appropriate qualifications.
The Optician and Eye Care program prepares students for careers as Opticians, having the opportunity to get hands-on training by participating in clinical practicums at optometry facilities throughout South Central Indiana. Opticians work closely with optometrists as part of the eye care team; measuring visual acuity, color vision, depth perception, field of vision, and pressures within the eye. In addition, Opticians fill vision prescriptions, produce and shape eyeglass lenses and assist in contact lens procedures.
When students complete 33 credit hours of the 60 required for the associate degree, they will be eligible to sit for the National Opticianry Competency Examination and the Contact Lens Registry Examination.
The number of students who can be admitted each year is currently limited to 10.
Students will be required to meet the requirements outlined in the Essential Functions.
NOTE: The number of credits required for a degree or certificate and calculated in the displayed pricing is based on full-time enrollment and students who are program-ready and does not include College Prep courses. Supplies and Books may vary. For more information, please go to our Tuition and Fees page.
The number of students who can be admitted each year is limited. Please contact a campus for more information.
Students interested in the Optician & Eye Care program must apply to Ivy Tech first using the Ivy Tech general application. In this application, apply for the Healthcare Specialist program with an interest in Optician & Eye Care. Apply to Ivy Tech Now
The Optician and Eye Care program at Ivy Tech has a selective admissions process, which means not all students who apply to the program will be accepted. Learn More about Selective Admissions