At the Indiana University School of Optometry, our academic programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinics advance the field and change patients’ lives. We create optometrists and researchers who improve diagnostics, develop better treatments, and serve those in need.
We prepare tomorrow’s leaders in optometry and vision science
Thrive in any clinical or research setting
Our optometry and vision science degree programs offer clinical and research experiences, so that no matter where you see your career going, you will have the knowledge and expertise to succeed.
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Research that changes the field
Our leading research attracts scholars and researchers from around the world, and our faculty writes the textbooks that other optometry schools teach.
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Patient care that changes lives
Our students care for patients of all kinds—from students to senior citizens to the underprivileged—to address health needs that extend well beyond their eyes.
Explore our clinicsBy the time you graduate, you will have completed:
1,000primary care exams
175contact lens appointments
850ocular disease exams



Serve the underserved
Our community outreach programs prove that we are training more than optometry students. We are building compassionate leaders with a vision for the future of eye care.
See all community projectsHow our students performed on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry exam (Class of 2021)
64.0% of students passed Part 1 on the first try
94.2% of students passed Part 2 on the first try
84.2% of students passed Part 3 on the first try
92.7% of students passed all three exams by graduation