Doctor of Optometry

The Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree is based on the NSU Tahlequah campus. The program is four years of intensive doctoral-level training that prepares students to become effective members of a comprehensive health care team. 

Doctor of Optometry

The Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree is based on the NSU Tahlequah campus. The program is four years of intensive doctoral-level training that prepares students to become effective members of a comprehensive health care team. The Optometric Physician has been trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of eye and vision problems at the primary care level. 

Doctor of Optometry

The Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree is based on the NSU Tahlequah campus. The program is four years of intensive doctoral-level training that prepares students to become effective members of a comprehensive health care team. The Optometric Physician has been trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of eye and vision problems at the primary care level. 

Doctor of Optometry

The Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree is based on the NSU Tahlequah campus. The program is four years of intensive doctoral-level training that prepares students to become effective members of a comprehensive health care team. The Optometric Physician has been trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of eye and vision problems at the primary care level. 

Doctor of Optometry

The Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree is based on the NSU Tahlequah campus. The program is four years of intensive doctoral-level training that prepares students to become effective members of a comprehensive health care team. The Optometric Physician has been trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of eye and vision problems at the primary care level.

Primary Eye Care Update - September 6-7, 2025

 

Course Information

OCO Seal with fall leaves.Join us at NSUOCO by honoring Graduating Classes 2000, 2005, and 2015 at the Primary Eye Care Update in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. 10 hours of COPE accredited Continuing Medical Education will be offered including Oklahoma Judicious Prescribing. 

The conference will be held at:
870 E. Crafton St.
Tahlequah, OK 74464

 

Classes will be held LIVE in person & VIRTUAL LIVE

The VIRTUAL LIVE portion will be held via Zoom Conference during the conference dates and times. All lectures will be held in the Central Standard time zone. 

Registration

Honoring Classes: 1985, 2000, 2005, 2015

  • 10 Hours: $350
  •  5 Hours: $225
  • JP Only: $100
  • Honorary Class: $175

Course Registration

Optic Cup Golf Tournament 

For information regarding the Optic Cup, whose proceeds apply to student travel grants for Optometry’s Meeting, please view the PDF linked below.

Learn More

 

September 7-8, 2024

  • 10 hours COPE accredited CE.
  • Oklahoma Judicious Prescribing 

Travel Information

  • By Plane
    It is easiest to fly into Tulsa, OK. It is about an hour's drive from Tulsa to Tahlequah.
    NOTE: There is no public transportation from the airport to Tahlequah, nor is there any available in the city. You will need to rent a car to get to Tahlequah and for travel in the city.
  • By Car
    OK-51 through Broken Arrow is the recommended route. This route does have tolls, but now operates with PlatePay. If you do not have a PikePass, the registered owner of the vehicle will be mailed an invoice afterward and can expect to pay $6 or less round-trip. 

    Set NSU Tahlequah as your destination (Google Maps)
  • Local Hotel Accommodations:


    Holiday In Express Website

    2142 Mahaney Ave
    Tahlequah, OK 74464
    Phone: 918-506-4545

    Tru by Hilton Website
    3457 Cherokee Springs Rd
    Tahlequah, OK 74464
    Phone: 918-871-4791