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Nintendo 3DS game device could warn of disorder

Published in News
Tuesday, 22 March 2011 13:23

U.S. eye specialists are welcoming the Nintendo 3DS game device, dismissing the manufacturer’s warnings that its 3-D screen shouldn’t be used by children 6 or younger because it may harm their immature vision.

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Admissions

Published in Admissions
Monday, 21 March 2011 16:35
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Students around the world choose ICO because of its unmatched commitment to excellence in optometric clinical education. The ICO admission process is competitive, but the resources in this section will guide you through every step of the process. If you have any questions along the way or would like to arrange a visit to campus, please contact our admissions office at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (312) 949-7400.

These are just a few of the reasons to choose ICO for your optometric education:


•    ICO’s major urban location offers all students the opportunity to treat diverse ophthalmic conditions at the Illinois Eye Institute. Patient interactions begin as early as the first year of study.

•    Pass rates on the NBEO exceed 97 percent.

•    Optometrists in the field continually tell us ICO graduates are their top choice because of their excellent professional training.

•    Thanks to campus improvements in 2011, the ICO Lecture Center offers the most up-to-date and advanced learning experience.

Beyer-Rentmeester

Published in News
Wednesday, 09 March 2011 16:50

...Wisconsin-Madison. She is on track to earn her doctorate in optometry
from the Illinois College of Optometry in May. The future groom
, a 2000 graduate of...

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Quick Facts About ICO

Published in About ICO
Friday, 18 March 2011 15:19
  • Established in 1872, ICO is one of the oldest and largest colleges of optometry in the United States
  • ICO awards the degree of Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) and Bachelor of Science in Visual Science (BSVS).
  • Approximately 20% of practicing OD’s in the country are ICO alumni
  • More than 600 students:
    • Student body: 639
    • Female: 414
    • Male: 225
    • Minority: 224
  • All full-time teaching faculty hold an OD, MS/MA, MD or PhD
  • Faculty (on campus): 49 full-time and 35 part-time
  • Student/faculty ratio:
    • Clinic: 4:1
    • Lectures: 165:1
    • Labs: 25-35:2 (plus teaching assistants)
    • Academic: 7:1
  • Diverse clinical experience. Broad patient base both numerically and pathologically
  • Over 150 externship sites in the United States, including international sites
  • 35% of the 2011 graduating class graduated with honors
  • 15% of the 2011 graduating class went on to do post-doctoral programs
  • ICO students perform well above the national average on NBEO examinations. ICO's Class of 2010 had a 100% pass rate on NBEO Part III - Clinical Skills. The class as a whole had a pass rate of 98.6% for all the NBEO exams, highest ICO pass rate in the last 15 years.

 

ICO Class of 2011 Pass Rate

National Pass Rate

NBEO Part 1 Basic Science

97.2%

92.1%

NBEO Part 2 Clinical Science

96.5%

95.2%

NBEO Part 3 Patient Care

98.6%

97.6%

Living in Chicago

Published in Admissions
Friday, 18 March 2011 14:34



Chicago is an exciting cultural center featuring sports, theater, recreation, and world-class dining. Located only minutes from Chicago’s famous Loop and Gold Coast, ICO is one of over 50 colleges and universities that reside in metropolitan Chicago, including many dedicated to the health care disciplines.

ICO is in the heart of it all and near such attractions as Buckingham Fountain, Museum of Science and Industry, Navy Pier, and Soldier Field (home of the Chicago Bears). ICO is also close to Lake Michigan, an enticing lakefront of beaches and parks; with boat facilities, tennis courts, and jogging and bicycle trails.

Visiting Campus?
Visitors to the College enter the campus through the Indiana Avenue entrance (3240 S. Indiana).
It is important that all visitors sign in at the Indiana Avenue entrance. Visitor parking is available in the circular driveway on the Indiana Avenue side of the campus.

Please note that there are a number of excellent hotels short distance from the College. There are also several options for ground transportation from the airports to the College. Driving directions to ICO are also available.

Succeeding with Kids and Contact Lenses

Published in News
Thursday, 18 November 2010 12:27
...KISS tips. OM Dr. Reeder is the chief of the contact lens service at
the Illinois College of Optometry. E-mail her at rreeder@ico
.edu. Dr. Kattouf...

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