Program Overview

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University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry

The University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry offers various programs in the field of optometry.

Academics

The school provides the following academic programs:

• Doctor of Optometry
• MS in Vision Science
• PhD in Vision Science
• Residency Programs
• Continuing Education

Admissions

The admission criteria for each program are as follows:

• Doctor of Optometry: No specific details provided
• Direct Admit Program: No specific details provided
• MS in Vision Science: No specific details provided
• PhD in Vision Science: No specific details provided

Clinical Experience

The school offers clinical experience through various clinics, including:

• Clinical Services
• UIW Eye Institute
• Bowden Eye Care and Health Center
• CommuniCare West UIW Eye Clinic
• Parkhurst NuVision Laser Surgery Center
• Fort Worth Clinic for Optometry Students

Fort Worth Clinic for Optometry Students

The Community Eye Clinic in Fort Worth, Texas is jointly owned by the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry and the University of Houston College of Optometry. The clinic provides primary care and ocular disease services to all citizens of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, serving as a safety net eye care provider for underserved citizens, people with no insurance, and people who are underinsured. The clinic is staffed with two full-time faculty members and has eight externs at any one time, with each school assigning four externs who rotate at the location for an entire semester. The clinic provides eye and vision care for all age groups and has an unusually high percentage of patients with ocular disease such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy due to the demographics of the population served.

Research Areas

No specific research areas are mentioned in the provided context.

Faculty and Research

The school recognizes faculty achievements and has a list of faculty and staff members, but no specific details are provided about research areas or faculty expertise.

Accreditation

The University of the Incarnate Word is accredited, but no specific details are provided about the accreditation of the Rosenberg School of Optometry.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy

The University of the Incarnate Word does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to, but is not limited to, educational policies, admission, financial aid, hiring and employment practices, use of school facilities, athletics, and other university-administered programs.