Why ICO

The Illinois College of Optometry has everything you need to succeed!

ICO is widely renowned as the institution of choice for students around the globe because of its reputation for excellence in optometric clinical education. Admission to the professional program at ICO is competitive, but there is no finer place to begin your career in optometry.

ICO offers aspiring optometrists the education and experience needed to ensure positive patient outcomes, meet the challenges of today’s health care environment, and become leaders who will advocate for patients and the profession alike. We are proud of our rich traditions, as well as the contributions that our faculty, students and alumni are making everyday to the profession of optometry.