Department of Optometry
Department of Optometry
As the "myopia capital of the world," Taiwan faces significant vision health challenges. UKN's Department of Optometry trains highly qualified optometrists who bridge medicine and technology — emphasizing clinical precision, cutting-edge diagnostics, and professional ethics to protect and improve vision.
Program Highlights
A curriculum specifically tailored to the National Optometrist Licensure Examination, consistently producing top-tier professionals.
Strong focus on "Clinical Practice-Oriented" learning, moving beyond theory to real-world diagnostic and clinical skills.
State-of-the-art facilities for refraction, contact lens fitting, and binocular vision assessment.
Close collaboration with major optical chains including Formosa Optical and Kobayashi Optical — providing immediate internship and employment pathways.
Encouraging students to participate in global vision science research and international innovation competitions, broadening their professional horizons beyond Taiwan.
Core Competencies
What You Will Learn
- Vision Science & Optics — Mastering the physics of light and the physiology of the human eye.
- Clinical Refraction — Expertly measuring and correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
- Contact Lens Practice — Advanced fitting techniques and ocular surface health management.
- Binocular Vision & Orthoptics — Treating visual dysfunction and enhancing visual performance.
- Primary Eye Care — Identifying ocular diseases and collaborating with ophthalmologists for early intervention.
Program Structure
Curriculum Overview
The curriculum is designed for professional certification and career readiness across four integrated areas:
Ocular Anatomy, Physiological Optics, and Pharmacology — the scientific core of optometric practice.
Refraction, Contact Lens Science, and Low Vision Rehabilitation for comprehensive eye care competency.
Frame adjustment, lens grinding, and spectacle dispensing — hands-on technical skills for optical practice.
Clinical internships at hospitals and specialized eye care centers for real-world professional development.
Career Opportunities
Where Our Graduates Work
- Professional optometrists in private practices
- Vision correction specialists in optical chains
- Vision specialists in ophthalmology departments
- Clinical optometrists in major hospitals
- Technical experts for contact lens companies
- Ophthalmic equipment specialists
- Optical business management and entrepreneurship
- Educational and research institutions in vision science
Learning Environment
Facilities and Real-World Exposure
Refraction Labs, Contact Lens Fitting Rooms, and Optical Finishing Labs — fully equipped for professional-level training.
Students train on the same diagnostic instruments used in top-tier eye clinics and hospital ophthalmology departments.
Practical rotations in prominent hospital eye departments and industry-leading optical chains.
Faculty members are experienced clinical optometrists and researchers dedicated to student professional growth.
Further Study & Research
Graduate Pathways
Graduates are well-positioned for advanced degrees and research in the following fields:
Contact Information
Get in Touch
Neihu District, Taipei City 11485, Taiwan (R.O.C.)