Optometry Archives - UMSL Daily
As president of the Missouri Optometric Student Association, Emerald Jones helps fellow students advocate for the future of the profession
Nov 18
The University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry promotes and provides improved eye and health care for people throughout the country by preparing the next generation of optometrists and vision researchers. Our faculty are experts in optometry and vision science and are committed to providing students with a rigorous and comprehensive education.
The College of Optometry is one of only 23 accredited optometry schools in the United States and is the only optometry school in the state of Missouri. We offer a four-year professional program leading to the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree which is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE, 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 301, St. Louis, MO 63141 accredit@theacoe.org)
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Mark your calendar for the 2025 Alumni and Friends Weekend on August 15-17. We will be celebrating the classes of 1985, 1995, 2005 and 2015.
I can't imagine a more dedicated team of people committed to making the students’ success a priority and ensuring patients receive the best care.
The deeply caring faculty and staff, close-knit student body, and new Patient Care Center sealed the deal in my decision to attend UMSL for my optometric education.
I chose UMSL because of the family dynamic I saw during my interview. The faculty and staff were accommodating and welcoming which made me excited to come to school here.
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