Residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses, Forest Grove and Portland, OR

Sponsor and Educational Affiliate: Pacific University and Associated Clinics, Forest Grove and Portland, Oregon

Mission: The mission of the Pacific University College of Optometry Cornea and Contact Lens Residency Program is to prepare qualified graduates of optometry for careers in contact lens education, independent practice, clinical research or a combination thereof by providing advanced practical experience and academic teaching exposure with an emphasis in contact lenses and anterior segment conditions.

Program Goals:

• Provide opportunities for in-depth clinical experience specializing in contact lenses and anterior segment conditions.
• Encourage the resident to develop as a specialist by serving as a consulting/attending doctor for optometry interns.
• Offer experience in didactic and laboratory contact lens education.
• Encourage the resident’s pursuit of scholarly activity.
• Stimulate a commitment of service in the resident.