The International Program offers qualified candidates the opportunity to observe and train alongside Kellogg Eye Center's exceptional faculty. The following courses are currently available:
Specialty Contact Lens and Low Vision Rehabilitation Course
Target Audience
Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Ophthalmic Technicians
Kellogg Eye Center Faculty
- Sherry Day, OD, FAAO
- Karen DeLoss, OD, FAAO
- Courtney Dewey, OD
- Carlton Foster, OD
- Samantha Renee Gagnon OD
- Paul Grenier, OD
- Amy Lagina, OD
- Helios Leung, OD, PhD, FAAO
- Colleen Marie Podd OD
- Donna Wicker, OD, FAAO
- Sarah Kristine Wood OD
Pre-requisites
Participants should be familiar with the basic principles and practice of soft and RGP contact lens fitting.
Objectives
The contact lens portion of this course is designed to teach the practitioner to choose and fit the proper specialty lens which will provide the best quality of vision and comfort for the patient who has a corneal disease or has had a surgical procedure on the cornea.
The low vision portion of the course is to teach the practitioner to evaluate the status of the low vision patient, calculate magnification required to achieve the patient’s visual goals, and to provide visual rehabilitation to help the patient with activities of daily living.
Course Description
The Low Vision Course is conducted on a minimum of 6 clinic days. The Specialty Contact Lens Fitting Course is conducted on a minimum of 10 clinic days. Trainees may register for either course or for both. Trainees will observe examinations and procedures performed by instructors on clinic patients. The courses will be customized to suit the learning objectives of ophthalmologists, optometrists, or technicians.
Download the course syllabus (pdf).
What is a typical course schedule?
Low vision patient examinations take place in the clinic at Kellogg Eye Center, home visits with the occupational therapist, participation in Low Vision Support groups, and research.
Contact lens examinations take place in the clinics on all weekdays. Courses consist mostly of clinic observation and discussion.
Both courses can be taken simultaneously and can be completed in 4 weeks.
Trainees are also encourage to attend weekly Ophthalmology Grand Rounds and other educational opportunities offered at the Kellogg Eye Center.
Will I be exposed to various contact lenses and low vision devices?
Although exposure will depend on which patients are treated during the training period, expect to be exposed to the majority of contact lens modalities and low vision devices.
Will I be able to prescribe the appropriate contact lenses for distance and near vision and low vision devices upon completion of the course?
Trainees will gain a good foundation in selecting and evaluating treatment options for low vision patients and those needing specialty contact lenses. Competency will come with practice and experience.
What are the fees for the course?
The Low Vision Course is a minimum of 4 weeks at a cost of $700.00 per week.
The Specialty Contact Lens Fitting course is a minimum of 3 weeks at a cost of $1000.00 per week.
Low Vision and Contact Lens courses taken simultaneously is a minimum or 4 weeks at a cost of $1200.00 per week.
How do I register?
Submit a curriculum vitae, biographical statement, and statement of educational goals and objectives. For technicians, please include a letter of recommendation from an adviser.
Upon receipt of requested documents, we will contact you to schedule a phone/Skype interview.
Send documents by fax or scan and email to:
Donna Donato
Fax: 734-232-8181
Email: [email protected]