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Pre-Optometry / Optometry Internships with IMA
International Medical Aid’s Pre-Optometry / Optometry Internships focus on vision care and ocular health in global settings. Tailored for pre-optometry students, optometry students, and recent graduates, this program places you in eye clinics, hospital eye units, and community screening campaigns. You’ll observe comprehensive eye exams, refraction, and management of conditions ranging from refractive error and cataracts to diabetic eye disease and infections. Interns may support visual acuity screenings, patient flow, and health education under supervision, but do not prescribe or independently manage patients. You will also see community outreach initiatives that address preventable vision loss, including school-based screenings and campaigns to increase access to basic eye exams and glasses.
International Medical Aid’s Pre-Optometry / Optometry Internships focus on vision care and ocular health in global settings. Tailored for pre-optometry students, optometry students, and recent graduates, this program places you in eye clinics, hospital eye units, and community screening campaigns. You’ll observe comprehensive eye exams, refraction, and management of conditions ranging from refractive error and cataracts to diabetic eye disease and infections. Interns may support visual acuity screenings, patient flow, and health education under supervision, but do not prescribe or independently manage patients. You will also see community outreach initiatives that address preventable vision loss, including school-based screenings and campaigns to increase access to basic eye exams and glasses.
Program Highlights
Shadow optometrists and ophthalmic teams in clinics and hospital eye units.
Observe eye exams, refraction, and management of common ocular diseases.
Support supervised vision screenings and basic patient education activities.
Understand how vision care integrates with broader public health and primary care.
Gain strong, discipline-specific experience for optometry school or related careers.
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- Ecuador
- Kenya
- Peru
- Colombia
- Tanzania
- Haiti
- Rwanda
- Uganda
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Fall
- Health Sciences
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- Ecuador
- Kenya
- Peru
- Colombia
- Tanzania
- Haiti
- Rwanda
- Uganda
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Health Sciences
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Fall
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Couples, Group
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Internship Placement
Qualifications & Experience
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
- Resume
- Transcript
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Pre-Optometry / Optometry program for?
Pre-optometry students, current optometry students, and recent graduates planning careers in eye care or vision science are best suited for this track.
Will I conduct eye exams or prescribe glasses?
No. Clinical decision-making and prescribing are reserved for licensed providers. Interns observe exams and may assist with supervised screening and education tasks.
What conditions will I see?
You may observe refractive errors, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, infections, and trauma-related eye problems, depending on your site and local case mix.
Is there a community outreach component?
Many sites offer school or community vision screenings and basic eye health education, enabling you to see how early detection can impact long-term outcomes.
How will this help with optometry school?
You’ll return with clear, specific experience in eye care, stronger insight into patient communication, and compelling examples for essays and interviews.
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International Medical Aid’s Pre-Optometry / Optometry Internships focus on vision care and ocular health in global settings. Tailored for pre-optometry students, optometry students, and recent graduates, this program places you in eye clinics, hospital eye units, and community screening campaigns. You’ll observe comprehensive eye exams, refraction, and management of conditions ranging from refractive error and cataracts to diabetic eye disease and infections. Interns may support visual acuity screenings, patient flow, and health education under supervision, but do not prescribe or independently manage patients. You will also see community outreach initiatives that address preventable vision loss, including school-based screenings and campaigns to increase access to basic eye exams and glas...
International Medical Aid (IMA)
International Medical Aid (IMA)
Ready to Learn More?
International Medical Aid’s Pre-Optometry / Optometry Internships focus on vision care and ocular health in global settings. Tailored for pre-optometry students, optometry students, and recent graduates, this program places you in eye clinics, hospital eye units, and community screening campaigns. You’ll observe comprehensive eye exams, refraction, and management of conditions ranging from refractive error and cataracts to diabetic eye disease and infections. Interns may support visual acuity screenings, patient flow, and health education under supervision, but do not prescribe or independently manage patients. You will also see community outreach initiatives that address preventable vision loss, including school-based screenings and campaigns to increase access to basic eye exams and glas...
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