Doctor of Optometry Microcredentials Catalog 2022-2023

Cornea & Contact Lens Microcredential Curriculum Requirements

General Requirements  Active participation in the Cornea and Contact Lenses Microcredential Journal Club.  Active participation in professional and/or student organizations, e.g., CLEAR Club, leadership roles preferred.

Second Year Requirements  Letter grade of B or higher in Contact Lens I course. Third Year Requirements  Successful completion of one of the following electives:

 ELC-602: Management of the Irregular Cornea  ELC-601: Advanced Contact Lenses: Scleral Lenses  Letter grade of B or higher in Contact Lens II course.  Successful completion of the following Clinic Assignments (as assigned):  Third Year Specialty Contact Lens Clinic Rotation.  Eight Additional Contact Lens or Myopia Control Clinic Sessions.

Fourth Year Requirements  Letter grade of B or higher in the Contact Lens Externship Rotation.  Successful completion of Advanced Clinical Skills and Management Workshops, including:  Mini-competency of contact lens-related skills  Professional Workshops (e.g., residency application preparation, career planning, network building, case report writing)  Successful completion of a Final Project.

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