Facilities & Services

Pre-clinical Laboratory

The pre-clinical teaching laboratory is a purpose-built state-of-the-art facility housing 12 examination bays fully equipped as per standard clinical consulting rooms.

The facility is designed to provide an environment in which B.Optometry students can practice and develop their clinical skills prior to their introduction to patient clinics.

Equipped with the support of several major ophthalmic equipment manufacturers, the pre-clinical teaching laboratory also provides B.Optometry students with the opportunity to familiarise themselves with a range of instruments from the various manufacturers.

Please note that the Pre-clinical Laboratory may be available for hire.

Practical Laboratory

Opening in early 2007, the new Optometry & Vision Sciences Practical Laboratory is located on the 4th floor of the Redmond Barry Building.

This previously unoccupied laboratory space has been given a total renovation, transforming it from a 1960’s wet lab into a modern custom designed facility for delivering optometry and vision science practical classes.

Specially designed workstations allow the teaching mode to switch seamlessly between computer and equipment based practical learning. The workstations have also been designed with a focus on facilitating collaborative learning, with wireless networking allowing students to share their results in real time.

The new laboratory will comfortably accommodate up to 50 students (max capacity 60). The laboratory may be available for use by other departments, subject to availability (contact the Department Manager).

Tutorial Room

A 16 seat capacity tutorial room is available for use on the first floor of the Victorian College or Optometry building. This room is equipped with projector, OHP and whiteboard facilities.

Amies Theatre

The Amies theatre is a 60-seat lecture theatre located on the first floor of the Victorian College of Optometry Building. It is equipped with full audio, video, slide and data projection facilities.

All rooms are located in the Victorian College of Optometry Building, Cnr Cardigan and Keppel Sts in Carlton. All enquiries should be directed to the Department Office.

Nathan Library

The Nathan Library is a specialist collection of books, journals and multimedia in the fields of optometry, ophthalmology, vision science and optics.

The Library is open to members and staff of the Victorian College of Optometry and the National Vision Research Institute and the staff and students of the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences.

• Nathan Library

Computer Facilities

Computers are available to access by student in both the Nathan Library and the Practical Laboratory. There is a Mac and a PC available in the Nathan Library as well as a scanner and printer for student use. These are available during library open hours.

Students are also able to access computer facilities in the Student IT labs.