The National Optometry Centre
The National Optometry Centre (NOC) at DIT Kevin Street, is a state-of-the-art facility and the only such centre in Ireland. The main function of the NOC is to facilitate clinical training for DIT Optometry students. The Centre is developing specialised clinics in areas such as paediatrics, low vision and contact lenses. It will also offer eye examinations, spectacles and contact lenses to the general public. Free eye examinations are offered to DIT students.
DIT are partners in the Mozambique Eyecare Project. As part of the project, an undergraduate course in Optometry has been established at Universidade Lurio, Nampula. The first of its kind in Mozambique. Other parters on the project are University of Ulster and International Centre for Eyecare Education.
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