Global Program: Courses for International Ophthalmic Professionals

Low vision patient examinations take place in the clinic at Kellogg Eye Center, home visits with the occupational therapist, participation in Low Vision Support groups, and research.

Contact lens examinations take place in the clinics on all weekdays. Courses consist mostly of clinic observation and discussion.

Both courses can be taken simultaneously and can be completed in 4 weeks.

Trainees are also encourage to attend weekly Ophthalmology Grand Rounds and other educational opportunities offered at the Kellogg Eye Center.

Although exposure will depend on which patients are treated during the training period, expect to be exposed to the majority of contact lens modalities and low vision devices.

Trainees will gain a good foundation in selecting and evaluating treatment options for low vision patients and those needing specialty contact lenses. Competency will come with practice and experience.

The Low Vision Course is a minimum of 4 weeks at a cost of $700.00 per week.

The Specialty Contact Lens Fitting course is a minimum of 3 weeks at a cost of $1000.00 per week.

Low Vision and Contact Lens courses taken simultaneously is a minimum or 4 weeks at a cost of $1200.00 per week.

Submit a curriculum vitae, biographical statement, and statement of educational goals and objectives. For technicians, please include a letter of recommendation from an adviser.

Upon receipt of requested documents, we will contact you to schedule a phone/Skype interview.

Send documents by fax or scan and email to:
Donna Donato
Fax: 734-232-8181
Email: [email protected]