The path to becoming a Doctor of Optometry at UMSL is rigorous, requiring precise alignment of undergraduate prerequisites with the College of Optometry’s admission standards. As the 2026-2027 ...

Here is a guide of recommended courses to take in preparation for an optometry program. These are just common requirements/recommendations. Course requirements vary ...

Optometrists examine, diagnose and treat the eyes for visual problems and manage eye disease, disorder, and injury. They test vision, prescribe eyeglasses and contacts, perform minor surgical ...

Doctors of Optometry examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases of the eye. Training requires four years at a professional school of optometry preceded by a bachelor’s degree or at least 90 credits ...