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Nigerian Postgraduate College of Optometrists

Nigerian Postgraduate
College of Optometrists

Faculty Program

Paediatric Optometry

A specialist residency preparing optometrists to assess, diagnose and manage vision and eye-health conditions in infants, children and adolescents.

Program Overview

Paediatric Optometry equips the resident with the clinical judgement required to examine patients who cannot always describe their own symptoms. Training spans visual development from birth, refractive and binocular anomalies in childhood, myopia management, paediatric ocular disease, and the interaction between vision and learning.

Vision

To produce specialist Optometrists capable of leading paediatric eye-care services in hospitals, schools and community settings across Nigeria.

Mission

To advance children's eye health through rigorous clinical training, applied research and collaboration with paediatric and educational services.

Program Structure & Duration

Duration: 4 Years Minimum
Award: FNCO in Paediatric Optometry
Structure: Part I & Part II

Detailed curriculum pending Faculty Board ratification

The Paediatric Optometry fellowship follows the College's standard four-year Part I / Part II structure. The year-by-year course schedule, codes and credit loading are being finalised by the Faculty Board and will be published here once ratified.

Contact the Registrar for current details

Admission Requirements

  • A degree of O.D (Doctor of Optometry) from an ODORBN-accredited institution
  • A minimum of 3-year post-NYSC clinical experience
  • Must be in good standing with ODORBN
  • Pass the Primary Examination for admission

Faculty Leadership

Faculty office holders to be announced

The Chairman and Secretary of the Faculty of Paediatric Optometry will be listed here once their appointments are confirmed by the College.

Contact the Registrar for current details

Ready to Apply?

Join the Faculty of Paediatric Optometry and train to consultant level in your specialty.