OPT 400 Clinical Intern
Full-year clinical internship, offered in Summer, Fall and Spring semesters to students in fourth professional year. Supervised direct clinical patient care provided within UIWRSO clinics, including Adult Primary Care, Contact Lens, Pediatrics, Vision Therapy, Advanced Ocular Disease, Neurophysiology Function, and Low Vision & Rehabilitation Clinics. Low Vision services will be offered at the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind, and interns may also be assigned to other external clinics—supervised by UIWRSO faculty—as required and directed. Community based screenings and special seminars may also be assigned as part of this course. Participation with doctors of optometry or other physicians in comprehensive direct patient care within the various services areas will also be expected. Case presentations, evidence-based research on cases, and ongoing enhancement/proficiency of examination skills and assignments as assigned by faculty may also be included for all interns.