Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) at the University of Pikeville recently welcomed its inaugural class of 65 students.
The inaugural class reportedly includes 38 women and 27 men, representing 22 states. According to KYCO, 25 percent of the class identifies with racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in optometry.
KYCO's optometry program will be housed in the new Health Professions Education Building, and will feature a rigorous curriculum focused on case-based problem solving, interprofessional education and leadership development. Students gain their clinical training at Pikeville Medical Center as well as Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers located in the nearby areas.
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Additionally, KYCO recently announced a collaboration with Cassini where the Cassini Corneal Shape Analyzer will be included in their education program, helping to improve education and research in key critical areas of optometry including astigmatism, corneal pathologies, dry eye and surgical co-management.
Launched in 2013, Cassini reportedly uses a patented multi-colored LED point-to-point ray tracing to provide a GPS-like analysis of the cornea including axial and elevation maps used for cataract planning, contact lens fitting and diagnosing corneal pathologies.
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Source: Kentucky College of Optometry/Cassini