Our Vision: We believe that academic excellence is only complete with psychological and mental stability. The specialty of “Optometric Techniques” combines precise science with direct patient care, which requires preparing students who possess high communication skills and psychological balance, enabling them to succeed in their academic and professional journeys.

Unit Objectives:

• Support and Adaptation: Helping new students adapt to the university environment and transition smoothly from secondary education to technical medical education.

• Developing Communication Skills: Enabling students to build successful professional relationships with patients (especially children and the elderly) and understand the psychological aspects associated with vision problems and visual impairment.

• Stress Management: Providing practical strategies to cope with exam stress, clinical training in clinics and hospitals, and time management.

• Building Professional Character: Enhancing self-confidence, scientific integrity, and medical ethics.

Our Services:

• Individual Counseling Sessions: Welcoming students to listen to their academic or personal challenges and helping them find tailored solutions in absolute confidentiality.

• Awareness Workshops and Seminars: Organizing regular workshops on the “Psychology of Patient Interaction,” “Managing Exam Anxiety,” and “Teamwork.”

• Academic Guidance: Monitoring students facing difficulties in academic achievement and providing guidance plans to improve their performance in cooperation with the academic staff.

A Message to Our Dear Students:

“The doors of psychological counseling are always open to you; your mental health is the hidden strength behind your academic excellence and your skill in caring for the eyes of others.”