Exchange programmes

Eye Care

In the study programme of Eye Care you will be trained to become an orthoptist-optometrist, the specialist of the visual system. Do you like to help people, but also love science? Then read on! Odisee is the only university college in Flanders where you can become an orthoptist-optometrist.

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Long traineeship (20 ECTS)

The course component can consist of a tailor-made traineeship or a scientific project. A combination of both can be considered as a possibility, but this needs to be agreed upon in advance.

  • Tailor-made traineeship

    The traineeship is aimed at acquiring laboratory skills in orthoptics, optometric skills, visual training, low vision skills and contact lens fitting skills. It can take place at several locations: optician shops including optometry, optometry practices, contact lens practices, low vision practices, ophthalmological practices, hospitals, Odisee Campus Terranova in Brussels.

  • Scientific project

    Another option can be a scientific project based on scientific research at our campus.

Registration

To apply for registration, follow the procedure as described on our page.

Credits

  • The traineeship is open for students in Optometry, and is in Dutch or French (some possibilities in German or English).
  • The course component requires travelling to different locations in the Dutch, French and/or German communities of the country.
  • Number of European credits: 20.
  • Spring semester.

Campus Brussels-Terranova

The traineeship is managed from the Terranova Campus in Brussels.