Optometry Residency  Ocular Disease  & Low Vision Rehabilitation   An intense program that offers: High patient volume with experience treating complex ophthalmic conditions. Close independent relationship with a high quality Department of Ophthalmology Interaction with medical, surgical and rehabilitation specialties. Exposure to cutting edge ophthalmic technology both medical and rehabilitation.   Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (Chicago) & Hines Hospital Affiliated with Illinois College of Optometry & University of Illinois Chicago Department of Ophthalmology Accredited by the Accrediting Council on Optometric Education Application Process: This program is an equal opportunity residency program (employer). Application follows the process outlined in the ORMS (optometry residency matching service) website. The following are required: transcripts from an accredited school / college of optometry demonstrating (expected) completion of the OD degree. pass NBEO (official NBEO scores will be sent to ORMS from NBEO) highly recommended by three faculty (at least two should be clinical) interview with faculty at Jesse Brown & Hines VA. requires full day.  ORMS Website   2010 - 2011 Interview Dates when shown will show strike through as they are filled. Please make note of the following preferred interview dates: