Career Opportunities

Currently, the Palestinian optometric scope of practice allows Optometrists to practice either in private practice, Ophthalmology clinics and hospitals or in retail optical settings. Some graduating optometrists become invoved in speciality practice such as contact lenses, low vision, pediatrics, and vision therapy. In addition, optometrists with masters or doctorate degrees have the opportunity to join academic optometric faculties as academic professors and research assistants

Accrediting Organizations

• World Council of Optomety (WCO)
• Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education