Optometry

Become a Part of One of the Fastest Growing Healthcare Fields

There's never been a more exciting time to be an optometrist! Thanks to new, life-changing technologies evolving every day, optometrist positions are projected to grow by 8% over the next 10 years. A doctoral degree from Midwestern University's Downers Grove, IL or Glendale, AZ campus can give you the credibility you need to land a top career in the field. 

As a Midwestern University student, you can:

• Get hands-on experience working in one of our state-of-the-art optometry clinics
• Discover specialty areas, which include ocular prosthetics, dry eye, diabetic eye care, myopia control and more
• Participate in unique research opportunities

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Why Our Programs Are Exceptional

• Location: Both of our campuses are safe and located close to many reputable hospitals in Chicago or Phoenix.
• Reputation: Our program combines cutting-edge technology with personalized, one-on-one attention in the classroom. Our university also offers student clubs, making it easy to network with others across many healthcare fields.   
• Faculty: From the very first interview at MWU to the lasting mentorship that extends beyond graduation, students consistently describe our faculty members as compassionate and approachable.
• What We Care About: Above all, we value relationships. Not just student-to-faculty or student-to-patient, but mentorships, too. First- and second-year students are paired together each year as they gain hands-on experience in our student-run clinics. Our Arizona clinic stands out as one of the only universities in the country that offers real-world experiences in ophthalmology.
• What Sets Us Apart: MWU graduates consistently excel on all three parts of the NBEO exam, earning a reputation for consistently scoring above the national average.

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