Colleges & Departments

• Integrated and fostered as an emerging branch of the country’s top provider of board topnotchers and licensed optometrists (6-year program)
• FIRST and ONLY Optometry program in Region 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
• Internet-enabled library facilities adequate for research
• HYFLEX Learning modality

DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Knowledge in basic allied and health sciences, general and ocular medical sciences, visual sciences, clinical sciences as well as an understanding of the health care delivery system;
• Provide quality eye and vision care through comprehensive and appropriate examination, measurement, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of eye and vision condition;
• Competence in the prevention, detection, diagnosis,  and co-management of systemic conditions and processes that affects vision;
• Exhibit standard personal, professional, and ethical values fitting of a health care provider;
• Be cognizant and responsive to the health care needs of the community and other sectors;
• A life-long commitment to continuing professional development/career progression.
  
  

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 ophthalmologists ( Eye Centers) 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

Optometry Department Office, 

1st Flr., Pilar Hidalgo Lim Bldg.
Centro Escolar University
Km 44 McArthur Highway,
City of Malolos, Bulacan
(044) 791-6359 loc. 1102

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

Master of Science in Optometry, FIACLE, FAOC

• 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 in Business Administration (MBA)

Centro Escolar University

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
• The Medical City Eye Institute

Specialty Clinics

• Resources for the Blind Inc.
• Vision Therapy Philippines
• Vision Science Institute

Opticals

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

Ophthalmic Laboratories

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

Hospitals

• Citicare Valenzuela
• The Medical City

Industry Partners

• Alcon
• Essilor
• Santen
• Zeizz
• HOYA
• OphthaMed
  
  

Affiliates Abroad

• MSU Management & Science University
• Online Optometry Learning Series (OOLS)
  
  

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

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Various scholarship programs are available to qualified students, be they entering freshmen or continuing students. Freshmen may avail of a scholarship, which is renewable upon fulfillment of certain requirements. In addition, continuing students may apply for scholarships funded by the University itself, alumni, and friends of the University, and some corporations with interests in the University.

The University also provides financial grants to students who participate in extracurricular activities such as extramural, membership in the choir, leadership in student councils, or other similar groups.

Only one scholarship or financial grant shall be enjoyed by any student. In case a student is qualified for more than one university scholarship or grant, he/she may avail himself/herself of the higher or more generous grant.

Scholarship Grants in collaboration with Industry Partners: 

1. Essilor Philippines Scholarship grant: Open to regular Optometry students who are in the 4th year to 6th year level, with GWA of 2.00 or better during the previous semester. 
2. Optometry Alumni Chapter Scholarship Grants: Open to 3rd year and above regular students who are financially challenged, having an GWA of 2.00 or better during the previous semester. 
3. Ideal Vision Center (IVC) Study Now Pay later Program: Open to all 3rd to 6th year regular Optometry students with GWA of 2.00 or better during the previous semester.