PhD in Optometry & Vision Science

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

• Outline advanced and deep knowledge related to Optometry and Vision Science.

• Recognize research methodology and statistics.

• Explain the ethics of scientific research and evidence-based research skills.

Skills (S)

• Criticize scientific research in the field of Optometry and Vision Science.
• Analyze clinical information in order to understand and recognize the diagnosis of conditions, according to specialty.
• Employ bio-statistical tools for original research related to Optometry and Vision Science.
• Design evidence-based research related to Optometry and Vision Science to enhance and improve health policies in Saudi Arabia.
• Manage the care of patients with complex medical conditions within an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Apply recent technologies and advanced experiences in optometry subspecialties.
• Illustrate effective communication and interaction with medical staff from various fields according to professional ethics.
• Demonstrate effective teaching methodologies to students in Optometry and Vision Science.

Values (V)

• Adhere to the ethics of scientific research in a research project based on depth in advanced knowledge, methodology, and bio-statistical tools.

• Integrate recent Optometry and Vision Science techniques related to education, learning, scientific research, and clinical practice.

• Demonstrate professional collaboration and co-operate effectively within a highly qualified medical team.

– Applicant must hold a full-time master’s degree in optometry from King Saud University or any accredited university, with a minimum of a “Very Good” (3.75/5) CGPA or equivalent.

– Eligible applicants (those meeting all program’s/departmental requirements) are selected based on specific criteria, the number of applicants, and program’s capacity.

– A score of at least 6 in the IELTS- Academic test or equivalent, or applicants must hold a degree from a country whose official language is English and the language of instruction was English, according to the approved deanship list.

– Applicant must submit a research proposal demonstrating his/her research interests.

– Passing a written examination, with a minimum score of 50% held by the department.

First Year – First Semester

OPT601 – Ocular Biochemistry – 3 Credit Hours
OPT602 – Ocular Pathology – 3 Credit Hours
OPT603 – Research Methodology in Optometry – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

OPT611 – Ocular Motility – 3 Credit Hours
OPT612 – Advanced Diagnostic Technologies – 3 Credit Hours
OPT613 – Advanced Contact Lenses – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

OPT701 – Specialized Elective I (AI in Optometry / Visual Neuroscience) – 3 Credit Hours
OPT702 – Specialized Elective II (Myopia Progression / Laser Applications) – 3 Credit Hours
OPT703 – Thesis Proposal – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

OPT801 – Doctoral Dissertation – 12 Credit Hours