Overview
10th EDITION- The Master in Clinical Optometry and Vision Therapy has a duration of 1 year, equivalent to 60 ECTS.
This programme will develop contents related to:
– anatomy and function of the visual system
– Clinical Optometry, Low Vision, Rehabilitation and Vision Therapy
– different programmes of assessment, intervention, treatment and visual rehabilitation.
This Master is for qualified, practising optometrist who wish to increase their professional knowledge and enhance the clinical care they provide for patients.
Duration: 1 year (60 ECTS)
Modality: Online + clinical training
Language: English
Estimated number of study hours: 1500 (100 hours/module)
Start Date: June 2024
Tuition Fee: 3,500€
Entry Requirements:
To study this Master, the student must hold a degree in Optometry or equivalent.
Applicants with suitable experience combined with alternative qualifications will be taken into consideration. Students with other academic or professional profiles must contact us (information@saera.eu) before submitting the enrolment form.
Study Programme
MODULE | ECTS | DATE |
Optometric Management in Refractive Surgery Patients | 4 | June 2024 |
Vision Therapy and Cognition | 4 | July 2024 |
Research Methods in Health Sciences | 4 | September 2024 |
Paediatric Optometry | 4 | October 2024 |
Ocular Biometry | 4 | November 2024 |
Fundamentals of Ocular Motility and Binocular Vision | 4 | December 2024 |
Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation | 4 | February 2025 |
Amblyopia, Strabismus and Oculomotricity | 4 | March 2025 |
Advanced Contact Lens Fitting | 4 | April 2025 |
Binocular Vision and Accommodation: Assessment and Treatment | 4 | May 2025 |
Master´s Thesis | 10 | Until My2025 |
Clinical Training | 10 | Until May 2025 |
Contact us to request the full programme at information@saera.eu
Clinical Training
The clinical training is one of the modules of the Master in Clinical Optometry and Vision Therapy and it will allow the student to gain valuable experience in a clinical placement. Students will have 1 year from the moment they start the Master to pass this module.
If you have worked in the field for more than 3 years, and you do not wish to do the clinical training, you can get an exemption.
Duration: 100 – 250 hours
Master´s Thesis
A tutor will be assigned to the students to guide and supervise them through the Thesis –Writing Process. The Master´s thesis should be an original piece of work which demonstrates that students are able to apply the knowledge acquired from the Master. The Master´s thesis will be related to any topic as long as it relates to the subjects taught on the Master.
Students will have 1 year from the moment they start the Master to submit their thesis.
Length: 8,000–12,000 words
Methodology
SAERA uses a self-paced learning method, i.e., it is not necessary to be online on a determined schedule. This model is extremely flexible, allowing you to study around existing work and family commitments. All of the course materials are available as soon as the course starts, and the student goes through them at their own speed.
Our distance learning model combines teaching through virtual classroom, tutorial support and online self-study.
The students of the Master are connected and in constant communication through discussion forums led by course tutors and the internal messaging of the virtual campus. This will help them solve doubts by exchanging knowledge and acquiring greater skills when it comes to passing each module.
The assessment will be conducted entirely online, and includes several modes of assessment including the following:
. Assignments: Each assignment is different and can include essay assignments, case-based assignments, short questions, etc. Full details are offered within the module itself.
. Multiple choice questions tests
. Short answer questions test
Each assignment that is required for a course is clearly shown on the Virtual Classroom. You must submit your assignment before the end of the month in order for it to be accepted as “on time.”
Master structure
The Master in Clinical Optometry and Vision Therapy is a modular programme for which students must complete a total of 60 credits. This includes 10 theoretical modules (4 ECTS each), clinical training (10 ECTS) and research project (10 ECTS).
Teaching Board
Teaching Board
Students are supported by asynchronous discussion with e-tutors – all leading clinicians in their field.
Vicente Fernández Sánchez PhD: Optometrist, Pharmacist and PhD in Vision Science. Teacher at University of Murcia and Director of the Clinic of Integral Vision at University of Murcia, Spain.
Mar Argudo Iturriaga PhD: PhD in Optometry and Vision Sciences. Optician and Optometrist at Mar Argudo Óptica S.L., Optometrist at University Hospital of la Ribera and Optometrist at Hospital Virgen del Consuelo.
Javier Rojas Viñuela FAAO: Optician and Optometrist, Master in Clinical Optometry and Research, AAO Diplomate Cornea, Contact Lenses and Refractive Technologies.
David Piñero LLorens PhD: Specialist in pre and post surgery Optometry Techniques, Teacher at University of Alicante, Optician and Optometrist of the Ophthalmology Department at International Hospital Medimar in Alicante and Scientific Coordinator in Foundation for Visual Quality – FUNCAVIS, Spain.
Salut Albà Arbalat MSc: Specialist in Vision Rehabilitation. Clinical Optometrist in Visual Pathway Laboratory, Neuro-ophthalmology Department of August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute – IDIBAPS, Spain.
José Antonio Calvache Anaya Msc: Specialist in pre and post surgery Techniques of Refractive Surgery and Cataracts. Optician and Optometrist at Clínica Baviera, Spain.
Carmen Bilbao Porta MSc: Optometrist, Master in Low Vision and Rehabilitation, Expert in Paediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy. Optometrist at Policlínica Alto Aragón, Huesca, Spain.
Pilar Morte Palacios MSc: Optometrist, Master in Clinical Optometry and Master in Visual Rehabilitation. Optometrist at Optometry Centre DVISUAL.
Sandra Barroso Expósito: Optician-Optometrist and Psychologist.
Elena Fraga Pumar: Optician-Optometrist and specialist in Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation. Head of the Low Vision Unit at Clínica DCEO and Clínica Luzenti.
Accreditation
You will receive a Master’s Certificate in Clinical Optometry and Vision Therapy equivalent to 1,500 hours of study (60 ECTS). The certificate obtained at the end of the Master’s Degree may be issued by SAERA, by Lucentum Universitas or by the University Isabel I.
Upon enrolment, students must indicate to SAERA the type of certification they wish to obtain at the end of their studies and may not change their choice during the training process.
You can find more information on each of these options by clicking here.
Optional recognition
The students have the option to include in their certificate the recognition of the Hague Apostille. A country that signs the Hague Convention recognises the legal effectiveness of a public document issued in another country that signs the Convention.
If the convention applies between two countries, the Apostille is sufficient to certify a document’s signatures legality, and removes the need for double-certification, by the originating country and then by the receiving country.
The students have the option to include in their certificate the recognition of the Hague Apostille. The price of this service is 90€ (shipping costs not included).
You can download the Apostille Request Form here
Also visit the Updated list of the Countries adhering to the Convention
If you need assistance, please contact to information@saera.eu
Application and Admission
It may take several days to complete all steps of the application procedure, so make sure to start your application well ahead of time.
Start date: June 2024
Admissions open
*if you are interested in enroling before that date, please contact us at information@saera.eu
Steps to enroll:
1- Fill in the online form
2. We will contact you to confirm your registration and inform you about payment methods.
3. Make the payment of the enrollment fee.
What is required in my application?
You must submit:
(1) enrollment form
(2) copy of your resume or CV
(3) copy of Diploma or Degree
(4) copy of your passport or national ID
(5) a passport size picture
Need Help Enrolling?
If you need any assistance in enrolling, please feel free to contact us at information@saera.eu or send us a text using our WhatsApp number (+34) 651 439 480 and one of our staff will assist you.
Fees and Payment Plan Options
Fees and Payment Plan
Pay in full
Total fee: 3,500€
Instalments
Split the payment into 6, 9 or 12 installments.
Contact us at information@saera.eu and request more info.
Payment Methods
By credit or debit card
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Paying your tuition fees by bank transfer
The payment must be made to the below bank account:
Bank account: ES37 0049 1078 1626 1062 1943
Bank: Banco Santander, Av. Rey Don Jaime 39, branch 1078, CP 12001, Castellón.
SWIFT/BIC Code: BSCHESMM
Account holder: School of Advanced Education, Research and Accreditation, S.L.
Reference: “Master in Optometry– Name and Surname”
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