ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
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Mission Statement
Founded in 1872 on Chicago's south side, the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) is the oldest educational facility in the nation dedicated solely to the teaching and training of future optometrists. ICO is also considered to be the largest optometry school in the country and is nationally renowned as one of the leading urban optometric institutions. Each year, ICO graduates more than 130 optometrists and educates more than 500 students and residents who begin with a broad foundation in basic sciences, and end by mastering the skills necessary to provide a full scope of primary and advanced eye care. Founded in 1872 on Chicago's south side, the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) is the oldest educational facility in the nation dedicated solely to the teaching and training of future optometrists. ICO is also considered to be the largest optometry school in the country and is nationally renowned as one of the leading urban optometric institutions.
About This Cause
ICO's mission is to develop highly qualified clinical optometrists through excellence in optometric education. Clinical training occurs through the Illinois Eye Institute (IEI), the patient care division of the College. The IEI is nationally renowned for its large patient volume, namely serving Chicago's underserved and disadvantaged communities, and is the largest provider of comprehensive, multi-specialty eye care in Illinois. With over 100,000 patient visits annually, the IEI offers its students the volume, complexity, and diversity of patient care experiences to be successful in their careers.