Illinois College Of Optometry

CLINIC: The Illinois Eye Institute (IEI) acts as a safety net provider of eye and vision services for the Chicago area, serving diverse patients with complex needs. The clinic received approximately 85,000 patient visits in the previous year (48,000 to providers, 37,000 to optical). The site is a vital community resource for Medicaid and Medicare carriers, as well as underinsured and uninsured patients. Specialty areas of the clinic include (but are not limited to) Pediatrics, Development Disability Clinics, Binocular Vision Service, Urgent Care, Cornea and Contact Lenses, Glaucoma Care, Retina and Vitreous Care, and Low Vision Care. The IEI acts as a teaching clinic that aides in the education of students as they pursue Doctor of Optometry degrees.

DORMITORY: The Residential Complex provides affordable and safe on-campus living quarters for optometry students, prospective students, visitors, and their families. The RC hosts events to promote camaraderie and healthy student life. In addition, exam lanes are available in the RC for the exclusive use of its residents.

The organization receives other program service revenue related to its bookstore, faculty research, student loans and administration of illinois eye institute.