Overview
The Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) is the largest and oldest educational institution dedicated solely to the teaching of optometrists in the United States. History
Illinois College of Optometry was founded in 1872 by Henry Olin. Over the
years, through mergers and consolidations, it has established itself as
one of the world’s leading urban optometric institutions and has
been serving the Chicagoland community for over 135 years.
Degrees Offered
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) and Bachelor of Science in Visual Science (BSVS), also in conjunction with the University of Chicago: Master of Science (M.S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Number of Students
600
Number of Faculty
54 (full-time)
33 (part-time)
Externship Sites
130 worldwide
Affiliations
University of Chicago Department of Ophthalmology and
Vision Sciences; University of Chicago Department of
Pediatrics; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; The
Chicago Lighthouse for People Who are Blind or Visually
Impaired; Northeastern
Illinois University Department of Special Education;
Deicke Center for Visual Rehabilitation; Maryville
Academy; Victor C. Neumann Association; Davis-Duehr-Dean;
and Ochsner Clinic.
Licenses / Accreditations
The Illinois College of Optometry holds professional accreditation from the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association which is a member of the Council on Post Secondary Accreditation.
The College is also accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, from which ICO received the strongest possible endorsement from an accrediting body.
Illinois Eye Institute
The Illinois Eye Institute (IEI) is the clinical arm
of the Illinois College of Optometry and manages over
85,000 patient visits annually. IEI is a multi-specialty
eye care center that serves patients from metropolitan
Chicago, the United States and throughout the world.
Eyecare professionals at the forefront of their profession
combine their expertise to bring patients the latest
developments in vision correction, diagnosis of eye
disease and comprehensive treatment. All members of
the professional staff hold a faculty appointment at
either the Illinois College of Optometry or University
of Chicago. IEI is the top Medicaid provider in the
state of Illinois for eye care.
Media Contact
Michael Shmarak, Sidney Maxwell Public Relations
www.sidneymaxwell.com
211 East Ontario, Sixth Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
312.587.SMPR (7677)
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