Since 1872, we have been providing education and training and healthcare to communities throughout the US Although optometry has changed over time, one thing remains the same: our commitment to excellence in Our location isn’t an accident, rather it gives us the opportunity to provide care to one of Chicago’ For almost 150 years, we have empowered ODs to serve their patients and advance the profession to the View History Leadership Team We have a strong group of leaders moving this institution and the optometric

Each year, nearly 50,000 patients benefit from ICO’s eye care, and your generosity will help us continue Click to Give Patient Care & Community Outreach ICO delivered vital eye care services to over 50,000 Your support of our charitable program, Vision of Hope , empowered ICO to provide over $121K in crucial 100+ research studies conducted 25 students presented 17 different research projects at national conferences for Class of 2028 190K raised for scholarship support State-of-the-Art Facilities ICO launched a five-year

Wesley Research Center The EyePod Residential Complex Library Gym For over 150 years, we have trained This is in large part because of our wonderful patient base. More than 70% of our patients begin their journey with us in the Primary Care Center. Help us change people's lives and prepare leaders who will change the field of optometry. To learn more about our patients, check out our patient stories .

After being on a waitlist for three years, the Illinois Eye Institute has added EyePrintPRO services EyePrintPRO creates a 3-D model of a patient’s entire ocular surface, giving a truly individualized contact The result is a prosthetic scleral cover shell- a solution for keratoconus, irregular astigmatism, dry “For patients who have tried and failed to find optimal vision or comfort with contact lenses, this custom students now have the opportunity to learn about all the different options available when treating patients

President for Academic Affairs and Dean, effective January 22, 2027, concluding an extraordinary 41-year Messner has served ICO with distinction since joining the faculty in 1985, including the past 15 years Over more than four decades, she has played a transformative role in shaping the academic and clinical Messner has been a dedicated leader within the broader optometric community. Optometric Educators Leadership Institute (OELI), reflecting her national influence in developing future leaders

Over the past two years, we have had the lowest tuition increases in over a decade. We have also worked hard to decrease operating expenses across all areas of campus. 2020 was a time to involved in the administration of vaccines to the local community, by becoming a vaccination site and using We are also evaluating the use of Brady Hall, which converted from dorm rooms to faculty and staff offices Several celebratory events will be planned throughout the year, and planning will be underway in the