Doctor of Optometry Microcredentials Catalog

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-585: Evidence Based Myopia Management ➢ 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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