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Major Overview for Vision Science/Physiological Optics

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Overview for Vision Science/Physiological Optics

A program that focuses on the scientific study of vision, visual processes, and related phenomena and clinical research and treatment modalities. Includes instruction in ocular anatomy and physiology, microbiology of the eye, electrophysiology, neurophysiology, corneal physiology, photochemistry, psychophysics, visual biophysics and motor systems, sensory mechanisms and photoreception, eye circulation and metabolism, geometric and physical optics, ocular development across the life span, visual stimuli and perception, color vision, eye motility, biometrics and measurement techniques, visual pathology, and environmental issues.

Careers for Vision Science/Physiological Optics Majors

A major in Vision Science/Physiological Optics is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Vision Science/Physiological Optics

Top 2 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Vision Science/Physiological Optics among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
199
(13.3%)
Moderately Selective$28,552
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
1
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$16,448
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.