Department of Ophthalmic Optics

100% passing the national examination of optometrists

Educational Objectives

Our primary objective is to cultivate highly skilled opticians capable of leading the optical industry through comprehensive education in ophthalmic optics, lens technology, and diagnostic procedures grounded in practical experience.

Educational Policy

• Achieve a 100% licensure rate for opticians.
• Attain a 100% employment rate.
• Provide cutting-edge facilities and research infrastructure.
• Deliver a structured curriculum integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience.

Department Highlights

• State-of-the-art facilities for contemporary contact lens manufacturing and ocular function testing.
• A rigorous curriculum designed to ensure a 100% optician certification rate through focused and systematic education.
• Faculty composed of seasoned professionals with extensive industry experience.
• Active engagement in community service initiatives through partnerships with industry stakeholders.
• Collaboration with affiliated industry partners.
• Collaboration with corporate partners like Davichi for internships, employment agreements, and scholarship support.
• Formal agreements for internships and employment with prominent eye hospitals such as Busan Haeundae Seongmo Eye Hospital, Busan Seomyeon Good Morning Seongmo Eye Hospital, Busan Hwamyeong Sujeong Eye Hospital, Ulsan Eye & Yun Eye Hospital, and Yangsan Eye Hospital, along with various benefits for eye surgery procedures.
• Partnership agreements with leading manufacturers like TOPCON and Essilor, ensuring employment opportunities and scholarship support.
• Collaborative research projects, volunteer activities, and scholarship support in partnership with the Gyeongsangnam-do Optician Association.
• Generous scholarship support from various eyewear-related companies.
• Participation in prominent educational and career fairs such as the Busan Education Fair and Ulsan Career Fair, facilitating experiential learning opportunities and talent development.

Outlook for Optical Optics

• Anticipated surge in demand for opticians due to the modern lifestyle's impact on visual health, characterized by increased exposure to visual stimuli from digital devices.
• Growing trend of eyewear as a fashion statement, driven by rising disposable incomes.
• Increased need for specialized eyewear solutions alongside advancements in industrial technologies.
• Rise in the elderly population leading to a heightened demand for vision correction services.
• Expansion of optical instrument usage in cutting-edge scientific fields
• The application of optics has been increasingly expanded in cutting-edge scientific fields such as semiconductors, various medical devices, precision equipment, and satellites.

Qualifications and Career Paths