Studying optometry at PolyU is fruitful and rewarding. The School offers a wide variety of courses and activities for students to enrich their knowledge, explore their interests and potential, and develop their interpersonal skills. Comprehensive theoretical courses, practical sessions and extensive clinical placement equip students with professional knowledge and skills. In addition, the School organises vision screening sessions that target different age groups and backgrounds to inspire the students to give back to society. The well-structured curriculum nurtures students to become competent, caring and responsible primary eye care providers. Throughout our learning journey, supportive professors, supervisors and senior students are very willing to offer guidance and share their learning experiences with us. I had an enjoyable time studying at PolyU and I am ready to apply what I have learned to provide high-quality optometric care to the community. I would like to thank the School for providing me with these invaluable learning experiences and preparing me for my future career.

The Optometry programme at PolyU empowers its graduates to become competent optometrists by providing comprehensive knowledge of both the theoretical and practical aspects of the optometry field. Through attending supervised clinical placements, students can diagnose and manage various ocular conditions in patients from diverse backgrounds while learning from different clinical supervisors. In addition to acquiring knowledge related to optometry, I could participate in regular vision screenings organised by the School, which not only allowed me to serve the community with my knowledge but also provided valuable experiences essential for my professional growth. I am grateful for all these opportunities during my five-year study because they have shaped me into an independent practitioner. I will cherish and carry every memory from my time at PolyU into the next chapter of my life. I will continue to work with utmost effort to meet the best interests of my patients.

眼科视光学课程能够让学生成为专业的基层健康护理人员。在导师的指导下，学生不仅在课堂中学习眼睛健康知识，还有机会在临床实习环境下进行眼科检查和眼部疾病管理。学校亦定期为本地及海外的不同社群安排视觉筛查，服务有特殊需要的人士、长者和儿童。于筛查活动中与不同背景的市民互动，也令我了解到关怀和耐心是成为眼科视光师所需要的基本条件。我在理大的学习历程非常充实，很高兴我的专业让我能持续地为社会作出贡献，帮助社会上有需要人士。

或许大家曾以为大学是学习的目的地，但原来它是另一个学习旅程的开端。眼科视光学课程为学生提供了探索不同职业发展方向的宝贵机会，为我们的未来做好准备。除了学习眼科视光师的专业知识和技能外，学生还可以透过临床实习、实地考察、海外交流和学生研究计划，深入了解眼科视光学及视觉科学领域，让同学更有信心在毕业后踏上最适合自己的道路。在学期间，我曾参与「暑期研究生计划」并担任学生助理，愉快的研习经历促使我成为研究生，朝学术界发展。能够成为眼科视光师及视觉科学研究员，这双重身份令我感到非常荣幸。

眼科视光学课程除了塑造年青人成为专才，更着重提升学生的社会责任意识。同学透过本地及海外社区视觉筛查项目与世界各地社群连结，活用课堂知识来帮助有需要的人士。我曾到新疆、青海、柬埔寨、越南等地区，义务为当地居民提供视觉筛查服务及验配眼镜，过程中获益良多；而他们每一个微笑和「谢谢」都令我感到窝心。我怀着为社会服务的热情和动力，享受作为眼科视光师的每一刻。