Faculty of optometry and visual science is the on first one in Sudan.It is considered the most deep-rooted college in Africa and Arab world;it is an expansion of high institute of optometry andvisual science which had been established in 1954,and developed to faculty of optometry and visual science in 1997.Include the following departments:Binocular vision department Contact lenses department Low vision department Ocular photography department Neurology of vision department Ophthalmic dispensing department Ophthalmic technican development
Building a knowledge society that achieves growth, well-being and values by using ideal solutions.
Providing high quality educational programs and carrying out scientific researches that are up to date and distinct and capable of providing the society with the knowledge and training frameworks and preparing graduates with high professional competence for the public and private sectors in the various fields of identity. And contribute to the enlightenment of the community (culture of the field of the college) through cultural and social activities and the development of awareness to preserve the environment and values.
In addition to the goals of the university as a larger vessel, the college aims to:
Qualifying competent professional frameworks (in the field).
Access to scientific and technical knowledge in the field.
Produce outstanding scientific research and processions globally and committed to the priorities and needs of the community.
Disseminate knowledge (in the field) in the community and interact with environmental and value requirements.
Linking the college with local, regional and global counterparts in the field
The Faculty offers academic programs including a series of studies related to Optometry and visual science and each program is designed to equip students and qualify them in one of the following programs: