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Kentucky College of Optometry 147 Sycamore Street Pikeville, Kentucky 41501 (606) 218-5251 kycoadmissions@upike.edu
UPIKE’s Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) is the only program in Kentucky to offer the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree.
Kentucky is one of three states in the nation to allow optometrists to perform in-office laser eye procedures, inject medications into eyes and remove “lumps and bumps” around the eyes. Uniquely, all of these procedures are part of the curriculum and clinical practice at KYCO.
Outstanding faculty and a wide range of clinical experiences mean that you will be part of an excellent healthcare team during your time in the program.
Four University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) students were awarded scholarships from National Vision. This marks the second year of National Vision’s pledge to KYCO to provide $20,000 in scholarships annually for five years, totaling $100,000. The scholarship funds four incoming first-year optometry students interested in practicing in rural communities, each receiving $5,000. The […]
In collaboration with the Health Wagon, the University of Pikeville Kentucky-College of Optometry (KYCO) will host a free upcoming Ocular Disease Screening on Thursday, November 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Dr. Smiddy Clinic, Health Wagon, Wise, Va. Attendees will step inside the mobile unit where KYCO students can screen patients for eye […]
The Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) proudly welcomed several outstanding residents into its KYCO-affiliated residency programs. This remarkable achievement highlights the exceptional caliber of optometrists and underscores the college’s commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders in optometry. Hailey Caudill, O.D, Joshua Griffith, O.D., who completed their Doctor of Optometry degrees from KYCO in […]