Schools and Programs

• CHED Center of Development for Optometry
• The country’s top provider of board topnotchers and licensed optometrists (6-year program)
• 100% passing average in the 2014 Board Exams (first time takers)
• PACUCOA as certified by FAAP to LEVEL III
• Affiliate member of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry-USA
• Competent and experienced faculty members (M.A. and Ph.D. degree holders)
• Comprehensive and well-planned student activities and externship programs
• State-of-the-art Vision and Eye Care Center, Essilor Sight Center, Specialty Clinic and Ophthalmic Laboratory
• Complete Optometry Clinical Facilities
• Internet-enabled library facilities adequate for research

DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY

PROGRAM OUTCOME

• Correlate the concept & principles in ocular, medical & Visual sciences in the professional
• Execute quality eye and vision care through comprehensive and appropriate examination, measurement, assessment and diagnosis of ocular, visual and related systemic conditions
• Create treatment and management plan for ocular, visual & related systemic conditions.
• Practice the highest professional and ethical standards in the practice of optometry.
• Develop vision and eye care program in response to health care needs of the community & other sector.
• Collaborate in lifelong learning and continuing professional growth.
• Produce research and clinical studies which will contribute to the advancement of optometry and improve the quality of life
• Adapt sound and sustainable entrepreneurial principles in optometry.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

CEU Optometry graduates are the most sought-after professionals both locally and internationally. 

• Private Practice - Owning and operating an individual private practice and providing direct patient care.
• Group Practice - Working in a partnership or group practice with two or more ODs.
• Retail/Optical Setting  - Practicing as an independent practitioner in a retail or optical setting such as IVC, EO.
• Corporate / Industrial - Working in a corporate setting to perform clinical research, develop eye-related products, or provide patient care within a clinic.
• Military Optometry - Joining the military as an officer and providing eye care in a branch of the armed forces. 
• Public Health/ Hospitals/ Interdisciplinary Care - Working with other health care practitioners to provide interdisciplinary care in a hospital, community health center, or a clinical setting. 
• Research  - Conducting research to advance optometric knowledge and treatment options for ocular conditions and diseases.
• Optometric / Ophthalmologic Professional Settings - Working in a setting with an ophthalmologist to co-manage patients.
• Consultants - Providing professional services to the ophthalmic industry, government, sports, education or other field. 

Dr. Elena C. Borromeo
Dean, School of Optometry
[email protected]

2nd Flr. Generosa de Leon Science Center
Centro Escolar University
9 Mendiola St.,
San Miguel, Manila City
(+63)2 8735-6861 to 71 loc. 221

Permanent Faculty:

• Anda, Maria Concepcion F.

Master of Science in Optometry Education/ Master of Arts in Teaching

Centro Escolar University

Doctor of Optometry

Centro Escolar University

• Borromeo, Elena C.

      Doctor of Optometry

      Centro Escolar University

• Cruz, Irene L.

Master of Science in Optometry Education/ Master of Arts in Teaching

Centro Escolar University

Doctor of Optometry

Centro Escolar University

• Garcia, Maricar A.

Master of Arts in Teaching/ Master of Science in Optometry Education

Centro Escolar University

Doctor of Optometry

Centro Escolar University

• Gariando, Carol Fe A.

Doctor of Philosophy (Curriculum and Supervision)

Centro Escolar University

Master of Arts in Teaching

Centro Escolar University

Doctor of Optometry

Centro Escolar University

• Masanga, Fides F.

Master of Science in Optometry Education/ Master of Arts in Teaching

Centro Escolar University

Doctor of Optometry

Centro Escolar University

• Samson, Marilyn H.

Master of Science in Optometry Education/ Master of Arts in Teaching

Centro Escolar University

Doctor of Optometry

Centro Escolar University

• Suarez, Sherwin William B.

Master of Occupational Health

University of the Philippines

Master of Business Administration (Executive program)

Doctor of Optometry

Centro Escolar University

• Yu, Maria Cecilia L.

Master of Science in Optometry Education/ Master of Arts in Teaching

Centro Escolar University

Doctor of Optometry

Centro Escolar University

Fixed Term:

• Blanco, Gregeny Nivin

Doctor of Optometry

Centro Escolar University

• Olazo, Ericka Glaze

Doctor of Optometry

Centro Escolar University

• Soriano, Roji

Master of Education in Teaching

Manila Center University

Doctor of Optometry

Centro Escolar University

Lecturer:

• Ado, Jr. Elmo L.

Master of Arts in College Teaching major in Medical Technology

Manila Central University

Doctor of Medicine

Manila Central University

• Gasolasco, Ian Emmanuel T.

Doctor of Optometry

Centro Escolar University

• Landrito Jr., Fernando A.

Master of Arts in Teaching

Centro Escolar University

Doctor of Optometry

Centro Escolar University

• Reyes, Regina

Doctor of Optometry

Centro Escolar University

• Valdez, Jr.Romeo A.

Master of Public Health

Institute of Community and Family Health, Inc.

Doctor of Optometry

Centro Escolar University

Eye Centers

• American Eye Center
• Asian Eye Institute
• Novagen Eye Center
• Peregrine Eye and Laser Institute
• Perfect Sight
• Shinagawa Laser & Aesthetics

Specialty Clinics

• Fe Del Mundo Vision Care Research & Training institute
• Resources for the Blind Inc.
• Vision Therapy Philippines

Opticals

• Executive Opticals
• George
• Ideal Vision
• Sunnies Specs Optical
• Vision Express

Ophthalmic Laboratories

• Essilor
• GB Vision Care
• Hongkong Optical Lens Phils. Laboratory Inc.
• HOYA
• MTC
• Plastilens

Hospitals

• Citicare Valenzuela
• Medical Center Manila
• Rizal Medical Center
• The Medical City

Industry Partners

• Alcon
• Essilor
• Santen
• Zeizz

Malaysian University

• MSU management & Science University
• SEGI University & Colleges
• OOLS Online Optom Learning Series

Professional Organization

• AOC - Asia Optometric Congress
• ASCO - Association of School and Colleges of Optometry
• IACLE - International Association of Contact Lens Educators 
• RIPS - Royal Institute of Optometrist, Singapore
• IPAO - Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrist, INC 
• PSPHOO - Philippine Society of Public Health and Occupational Optometry

• Vision and Eye Care Center (VECC)
  GDLSC Bldg. Ground Floor
  This is the main clinic facility for the provision of actual clinical experience to student clinicians. It has 20 clinic modules to cater the growing number of student clinicians. Each module is fully equipped with up to date ophthalmic equipment and instruments donated by our industry partners to deliver the full spectrum of vision and eye care services.

• Essilor Sight Center
  GDLSC Bldg. 2nd Floor  
  A newly open clinic facility donated by Essilor Philippines. It has four clinic modules which are completely equipped with state of the art ophthalmic instruments and equipment. This is where patients for ophthalmologic consultation are being assessed. This center has conference area where discussion of challenging clinical cases are being conducted.  

• Optometry Specialty Clinic 
  GDLSC Bldg. Rm. 206 
  This is the clinic facility for Specialty Field of Optometry such as Clinical Low Vision and Rehabilitation, Sports Vision, Clinical Neuro-Optometry, Vision Therapy, Specialty Contact Fitting. It has 4 refracting units with LCD projectors. It has complete sets of low vision materials for thorough examination of patients with moderate to severe vision impairments. This clinic facility has a wide range of vision therapy materials sufficient to properly deliver vision therapy sessions 

• Ophthalmic Laboratory (OphLab)
  GDLSC Bldg. Rm. 210 
  This facility is specially designed to meet the requirement of the Ophthalmic class laboratory and Ocular Prosthetics Laboratory. The room contains a lensometer, edging machines, lens blanks, and other instruments and equipment used for edging, polishing & finishing ophthalmic lenses. 
  

• Essilor Philippines Scholarship Grant

• Optometry Alumni Chapter Scholarship Grant

• Ideal Vision Center (IVC) School now Pay later 

• Vision Express Scholarship Grant