International student: almost an Optometrist

[Gudrun09]

Hi!

I'm a student from the Netherlands and almost graduating as an Optometrist and Orthoptist (I did a double bachelor for both studies). I'm very interested in the USA, but I know it is impossible to work als an Optometrist over there. Were not a doctor of Optometry in the Netherlands, so we can't prescribe medicines.. We only use Phenylephrine, Oxybuprocaïne, Cyclopentolate, Atropine and Tropicamide for research purpose.

Does anyone know a University with a short International student program, to work legally as an OD in the USA? I think it is sad and unnecessary to study again for 4+ years.

Thanks!

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[deleted810749]

nope. This is just like dentistry which it's like a degree in Brazil. They have to goto school again. However I heard there is like 2-years program for those who already got the degree internationally. well at least for dentistry.

 

[738177]

You must do a 2 year advanced standing program. They have one at NECO.