Programme Introduction

The Optician Training Program and First Steps in Your Career

The Optician Program aims to train health technicians who can prepare eyeglass lenses and frames according to prescriptions written by ophthalmologists and sell contact lenses and optical devices for individuals with vision impairments. The program provides technical knowledge as well as patient communication, optical device knowledge, and sales skills.

Why should you study the Optometry Program at Lokman Hekim University?

Lokman Hekim University prepares its students for professional life with its strong academic and practical education in the field of health:

• All internships are carried out at institutions belonging to the Lokman Hekim Health Group, the university's health network.
• Education is provided in application areas equipped with modern optical laboratories and devices.
• Students have the opportunity to communicate effectively with patients, master the use of equipment, and gain experience in clinical settings.
• Practical training is provided in the field alongside theoretical courses.

What do Optician Program graduates do? What are the job opportunities?

Graduates of the program receive the title of “Optician.”

Fields of work:

• Optical stores
• Eye hospitals and clinics
• Glasses and optical product manufacturing and sales companies
• Medical product supply companies specializing in eye health

Duties:

• Selecting eyeglass lenses and frames according to the ophthalmologist's prescription
• Introducing and selling optical devices
• Providing information about contact lens applications
• Optician store management

What courses are offered in the Optician Program?

The Optician Program provides both basic health sciences and optical technical information:

• Basic Sciences: Anatomy, physiology, optics, and ophthalmic optics
• Professional Courses: Eye anatomy and physiology, optical instruments, contact lens information, optical lens and frame information
• Applied Courses: Prescription reading, eyeglass assembly, customer communication, and optical sales techniques

Optometry Program Double Major Opportunities

Optometry Program students can pursue a double major in other MYO programs.

Programs Available for Double Major:

• Oral and Dental Health
• Anesthesia
• Operating Room Services
• Dialysis
• Dental Prosthetics Technology
• Pharmacy Services
• First Aid and Emergency Care
• Medical Laboratory Techniques
• Medical Imaging Techniques
• Elderly Care

What are the areas of specialization for Optometry Program graduates after graduation?

Optometrists can transfer to the following undergraduate programs through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS):

• Physics
• Optics and Acoustics Engineering
• Health Management
• Business
• Public Relations and Advertising

They can also specialize in areas such as optical product development, lens technologies, and store management.

Optometry Program Erasmus Opportunities

Our university has been implementing the Erasmus study and internship program funded by the National Agency of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey since 2020. Within this scope, our institution has bilateral agreements with various universities in Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Macedonia, Serbia, Spain, Ireland, Iceland, the Czech Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and the United States. In addition to European Union (EU) countries, our university has project applications for student and staff mobility with various partner countries outside the EU. These countries include Singapore, Nepal, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Palestine, Algeria, South Africa, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Additionally, our university holds the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) quality label.

Optometry Program Internship and Application Opportunities

Lokman Hekim University students:

• Complete their mandatory internships at Lokman Hekim Health Group hospitals and affiliated optical centers.
• Have the opportunity to practice in optical laboratories and optical stores throughout the year.
• Summer internships before graduation facilitate a smooth transition into the workforce.

What is the laboratory and practical training infrastructure of the Optometry Program?

The university's optometry laboratories include:

• Optical measurement devices
• Lens assembly and cutting machines
• Advanced technology devices such as refractometers, foculometers, and pupillometers
• Simulation environments and hands-on training with real equipment

Students learn optical glass cutting, assembly, and sales practices hands-on.

Optometry Program  2025-2026 Placement Rankings

100% Scholarship: 253.747 - 352.775

25% Scholarship: 649.639- 1.395.543

Optometry Program Score Type: TYT

Optometry Program Language of Instruction: Turkish

Optometry Program Type of Education: Full-time

Optometry Program Duration: 2 Years

Optometry Program Location: Lokman Hekim University, Building A