Faculty of Optometry and Visual Sciences in Sudan

Faculty of optometry and visual sciences, Alneelain University in Khartoum – Sudan.
Established in 1954 as institute of optometry in Khartoum eye hospital. Joined ministry of Higher Education in 1986 as the High Institute of Optometry, and lastly was annexed to Alneelain University in 1997 when it was re- named to become Faculty of Optometry and Visual Sciences (FOVS).
Currently FOVS has the following programs:
1- BSc optometry in 5 years with sub- specialization in either orthoptics, contact lenses, ocular photography or ocular neurology.
2- Diploma in ophthalmic technology in 3 years.
3- Diploma in optical dispensary in 3 years.
FOVS also offers MSc and PhD degrees in Optometry.
FOVS is the only of its kind in Sudan and is the first in Middle East and Africa. There is similar colleges in only 30 out of 193 countries in the world.
In 2010, Alneelain University Eye Hospital was established as part of FOVS to expand training capacity and to serve community.