Licence professionnelle Métiers de la vision (optométrie, contactologie et basse vision) at Université de Tours

One-year professional Licence at IUT Blois that completes the knowledge of holders of the BTS opticien-lunetier in refraction (eye examination), contactology (contact-lens follow-up) and low vision, reflecting the complementarity of opticians, orthoptists and ophthalmologists.

Faculty: Institut Universitaire de Technologie de Blois (IUT Blois)  |  Duration: 1 year (12 months, 14 full weeks of teaching)  |  Study mode: apprenticeship; taught in French  |  Location: Tours, Centre-Val de Loire, France

What you will study

14 full weeks of teaching at the IUT over 12 months with fundamental knowledge in optics, general and ocular health and English; 141 hours of practical work in optical instrumentation for eye examination, contactology and low vision; a tutored project in an optical business and a hospital setting and a placement report with case studies.

Career pathways

Supervisor in optometry and contact lenses in optical shops or low-vision centres, health executive in an ophthalmology practice, technical-sales manager in an ophthalmic lens or contact lens laboratory.

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