Centro Escolar University School of Optometry 6th year students completed a series of International Student Training Programs across five countries in Asia, strengthening their clinical competencies and global perspective in eye and vision care.
The immersive 10-day specialty training programs provided the students with advanced exposure to global optometric practices, clinical innovation, vision therapy, specialty contact lenses, rehabilitation, and industry-based learning experiences through CEU’s valued global partner institutions.
In Taiwan, students trained at Asia University (AU), where they gained advanced academic and clinical exposure to modern optometric education and emerging eye care technologies.
The program in Indonesia included training in two institutions. At Academy Leprindo in Jakarta, students underwent industry-based training and ophthalmic laboratory exposure, highlighting innovations in optical manufacturing, lens technology, and community outreach initiatives. Meanwhile, at AKTRIYO in Yogyakarta, students participated in clinical and industry immersion activities focused on optometric skills development and community eye care delivery.
In Vietnam, students trained at Light Eye Hospital in Hanoi, where they received advanced specialty exposure in contact lenses, refractive surgery co-management, and modern ophthalmic diagnostics.
Lastly, the students underwent specialty training in Behavioral Optometry, Vision Therapy, and Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation during their international training in South Korea through the Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association (OVDRA).
This international initiative reflects the CEU School of Optometry’s continued commitment to producing globally competitive, clinically competent, and ethically grounded optometrists to meet the evolving demands of eye and vision care worldwide.
Through internationalization, industry collaboration, and experiential learning, CEU continues to uphold its tradition of excellence anchored on its enduring philosophy of Ciencia y Virtud (Science and Virtue).
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