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Overview

If you are looking for a health oriented respected profession where you get to help save sight and improve the quality of life of your community, then optometry is a career for you. With advancing technology, more time spent using computer screens and mobile phones, and with increasing prevalence of chronic eye disease, having access to an eye care specialist for routine eye care has become essential. Optometrists are trained to examine the eye and treat any vision disorder. Not only do they prescribe glasses or contact lenses, but they are also trained to screen for eye diseases.

A bachelor of optometry degree is a 4-year degree program where students are trained in vision science and primary eye care. Graduates of this program become independent primary eye care clinicians with expertise in a wide range of specialties dedicated to preserving sight and eliminating preventable causes of vision loss.

Vision

To be a leading institution in optometry education, dedicated to producing highly skilled and compassionate eye care professionals who are committed to preserving vision, advancing eye health, and improving the quality of life for individuals and communities through innovative and comprehensive eye care.

Mission

Our mission is to provide a rigorous and comprehensive education in optometry, equipping students with the knowledge, clinical skills, and ethical foundation necessary to become independent and proficient eye care specialists. We strive to foster a learning environment that emphasizes excellence in patient care, the use of advanced technology, and the importance of community service. Our graduates will be prepared to address the evolving challenges of eye health, contribute to the prevention of vision loss, and lead the way in promoting lifelong eye care and wellness.

Goals

AAUP aims to serve as a center of excellence in optometry education by delivering an exemplary optometry educational program whose graduates possess the highest level of competency relative to international standards and who become future clinicians who are knowledgeable, clinically competent, professional and most of all ethical. The bachelor of optometry program will:

Educate outstanding optometrists who provide exceptional comprehensive primary eye care.
Combat blindness and visual impairment by providing exceptional general and specialized optometric care.
Enhancing public health through education, research and evidence-based practice to a broad range of communities within the West Bank.

Career of Graduates

Optometrists may practice independently, or in a multidisciplinary team of ophthalmologists or other health care specialists or rehabilitation workers. Optometry is rewarding life-long career with extensive options of career pathways which include:

Optical retail industry- managers or employees at eye clinics or optical retail shops prescribing glasses, contact lenses and other ophthalmic products.
Primary care centers- Providing primary eye care exams or vision screenings to help in the early detection and management of eye disease and visual disorders.
Hospital-based clinical practice- Providing refractive care and assist in surgical co-management
Vision rehabilitation centers- Providing visual function assessment for special needs populations
Education & academia- University instructors in optometry programs
Research Development
Public health centers

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students should be equipped with comprehensive knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel in their endeavors.

Comprehensive Eye Examinations

Conduct thorough eye examinations to assess visual function and detect a wide range of vision disorders and eye diseases.

Diagnosis and Management of Eye Conditions

Accurately diagnose and manage common ocular conditions and diseases, including prescribing appropriate corrective lenses, medications, and vision therapies.

Use of Advanced Diagnostic Technology

Utilize modern diagnostic tools and technologies to conduct detailed assessments of the eye's health, ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Patient-Centered Care

Deliver patient-centered care with a focus on improving visual health and quality of life, while adhering to high standards of professionalism and ethics.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with ophthalmologists, healthcare specialists, and rehabilitation workers to provide comprehensive eye care.

Vision Rehabilitation

Provide vision rehabilitation services for individuals with special needs or visual impairments, helping them to maximize their remaining vision and improve their daily functioning.

Public Health Advocacy

Engage in public health initiatives aimed at preventing vision loss and promoting eye health within the community, especially in underserved areas.

Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Apply evidence-based practice principles in optometry, contributing to the advancement of the field through research and the integration of new knowledge into clinical practice.

Lifelong Learning and Professional Development

Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous professional development, staying current with advancements in optometry and related fields.

Ethical and Legal Standards

Adhere to ethical and legal standards in optometric practice, ensuring that patient care is provided with integrity, respect, and a focus on patient safety.

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