UM-St. Louis Residency in Pediatric Optometry

Category:
Pediatric Optometry

School Affiliation:
University of Missouri in St. Louis College of Optometry

Residency Location:
Center for Eye Care and Vision Research

University of Missouri-St. Louis, College of Optometry
One University Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63121-4400
Phone: 314-516-5907
Fax: 314-516-6708

Coordinator:
Dr. Aaron Franzel - franzela@umsl.edu
Residency Director:
Vinita Henry, O.D. - vhenry@umsl.edu

Key Residency Information:

Residency Description:

Program Content The mission of the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry Residency Program in Pediatric Optometry is to provide high quality, advanced post-graduate education and clinical training in Pediatric Optometry, Binocular Vision and Vision Therapy to qualified optometrists who will contribute to eye care and the profession of optometry. Upon successful completion of this program, the resident will be able to pursue a professional career in a Pediatrics / Binocular Vision patient care, including management of non-strabismic binocular vision anomalies, amblyopia, strabismus and learning related vision problems in private optometric practice or optometric education. The program instills in its residents a professional and scientific attitude, skills for lifelong learning, a commitment to the profession of optometry and a desire to contribute to the social welfare of the community.

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