Department of Optometry and Visual Science (KNUST)

The Department of Optometry and Visual Science (KNUST) is a department within the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana. It is primarily dedicated to providing optometric education and training. The department offers programs leading to qualifications in optometry, typically culminating in a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree.

The department's curriculum generally includes basic sciences, ocular anatomy and physiology, optics, visual perception, ocular disease, pharmacology, and clinical optometry. Students receive practical training through clinical rotations in the university's optometry clinic and affiliated hospitals or eye care centers.

The department also engages in research related to vision science, eye health, and public health issues related to vision. It may collaborate with other departments within KNUST, as well as external organizations, on research projects. The Department of Optometry and Visual Science (KNUST) plays a significant role in training qualified optometrists to meet the eye care needs of Ghana and the wider West African region. Its activities contribute to the prevention of blindness and the promotion of good vision health within the community.