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.

眼科視光學課程能夠讓學生成為專業的基層健康護理人員。在導師的指導下，學生不僅在課堂中學習眼睛健康知識，還有機會在臨床實習環境下進行眼科檢查和眼部疾病管理。學校亦定期為本地及海外的不同社群安排視覺篩查，服務有特殊需要的人士、長者和兒童。於篩查活動中與不同背景的市民互動，也令我了解到關懷和耐心是成為眼科視光師所需要的基本條件。我在理大的學習歷程非常充實，很高興我的專業讓我能持續地為社會作出貢獻，幫助社會上有需要人士。

或許大家曾以為大學是學習的目的地，但原來它是另一個學習旅程的開端。眼科視光學課程為學生提供了探索不同職業發展方向的寶貴機會，為我們的未來做好準備。除了學習眼科視光師的專業知識和技能外，學生還可以透過臨床實習、實地考察、海外交流和學生研究計劃，深入了解眼科視光學及視覺科學領域，讓同學更有信心在畢業後踏上最適合自己的道路。在學期間，我曾參與「暑期研究生計劃」並擔任學生助理，愉快的研習經歷促使我成為研究生，朝學術界發展。能夠成為眼科視光師及視覺科學研究員，這雙重身份令我感到非常榮幸。

眼科視光學課程除了塑造年青人成為專才，更著重提升學生的社會責任意識。同學透過本地及海外社區視覺篩查項目與世界各地社群連結，活用課堂知識來幫助有需要的人士。我曾到新疆、青海、柬埔寨、越南等地區，義務為當地居民提供視覺篩查服務及驗配眼鏡，過程中獲益良多；而他們每一個微笑和「謝謝」都令我感到窩心。我懷着爲社會服務的熱情和動力，享受作為眼科視光師的每一刻。