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“Optometry is the science that studies and applies the principles and technologies of light measurement (optics) for vision care.”
The Bachelor of Applied Optometry Study Program at UKRIDA was established on July 1, 2019, and is the first and only bachelor of applied optometry program in Indonesia to date. This study program was founded as UKRIDA’s active contribution in supporting the government’s efforts to tackle vision impairment and blindness in the country, and to contribute to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiated by the United Nations (UN).
According to data from Statistics Indonesia (Badan Pusat Statistik), the number of cases of visual impairment and blindness in Indonesia has increased every year. This issue needs to be addressed because visual impairment and blindness can affect various aspects of life. Individuals with visual impairment tend to have difficulties accessing proper education and decent employment, which ultimately impacts economic factors. Therefore, vision impairment and blindness must be addressed at the national level to support the goal of a Golden Indonesia by 2045.
Many cases of blindness are, in fact, preventable if detected early. This is where the vital role of an optometrist (the term for graduates of the optometry study program) comes in. Optometrists possess competencies in the early detection of ocular abnormalities that can lead to blindness. Thus, optometrists, together with ophthalmologists, are at the forefront in tackling visual impairment and blindness issues. Given the significant role of optometrists, graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Optometry Program at UKRIDA are educated to become independent professionals who possess the following competencies:
- Mastering the principles and use of optical instruments related to eye vision function examinations
- Mastering diagnostic methods or early detection of eye disorders or diseases to prevent avoidable blindness
- Mastering therapeutic methods to maintain and improve eye vision function
- Having good communication skills
- Upholding the values of LEAD (Loving, Enlightening, Advanced, and Determined)
News
Digging Deeper Into Knowing Progressive Lenses
11 December 2023
Ukrida organizes an expert lecture on " Digging Deeper Into Knowing Progressive Lenses: Challenges and Solutions."
Seminar on Aged School Myopia: A Silent Pandemic
16 November 2023
The Optometry Study Program at Ukrida organized a hybrid seminar with the theme "Aged School Myopia: A Silent Pandemic."
Love Your Eyes
06 July 2022
UKRIDA's Optometry and Kalam Kudus III High School Webinar and Workshop on Eye Health
Vision
To become an Optometry Study Program that excels in primary eye health care and plays an active role in the prevention of blindness at the national, regional, and global levels, grounded in UKRIDA’s core values.
Mission
1. To provide high-quality optometry education in the field of primary eye health care, grounded in LEAD values.
2. To develop research in the field of primary eye health care, grounded in LEAD values.
3. To conduct community service activities in the field of primary eye health care, grounded in LEAD values.
Excellence
The Bachelor of Applied Optometry Study Program at UKRIDA has several advantages, including:
- It is the first and only Bachelor of Applied Optometry program in Indonesia to date.
- It is equipped with comprehensive optometry laboratory facilities.
- It is part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, allowing eye health-related courses to be taught directly by competent medical doctors from the medical program.
- It is supported by qualified foreign lecturers in the field of optometry. Due to the current unavailability of local lecturers with specific qualifications in optometry, UKRIDA is committed to ensuring the quality of its graduates by collaborating with or employing competent foreign lecturers in the field of optometry, in accordance with the requirements set by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology.
- It has a network of partnerships with hospitals and optical clinics for internship programs.
Facilities
The supporting facilities available in the Bachelor of Applied Optometry Study Program at UKRIDA include:
- Optics Laboratory
- Basic Vision Examination Laboratory
- Advanced Vision Examination Laboratory
- Pediatric Vision Examination Laboratory
- Geriatric Vision Examination Laboratory
- Dispensing Laboratory
- Lens Cutting Laboratory
- Contact Lens Laboratory
- Basic Medical Sciences Laboratory
Learning Achievements of Study Program Graduates
Perumusan Capaian Pembelajaran Lulusan mengacu pada Kerangka Kualifikasi Nasional Indonesia (KKNI) level 6, Standar Nasional Pendidikan Tinggi (SN-Dikti), dan standar kompetensi optometris serta diintegrasikan dengan Nilai UKRIDA (LEAD) sebagai landasan pembentukan karakter dan kompetensi lulusan.
Capaian Pembelajaran Lulusan Program Studi dirancang untuk menghasilkan lulusan yang unggul secara akademik, berintegritas, memiliki kepedulian sosial, serta mampu berkontribusi secara profesional di tingkat nasional maupun global.
Lecturers
Dr. Dra. Adelina Simamora, M.S. M.Sc
Dr. Yosephin Sri Sutanti, S. Ked., M. S
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Optometry department
Krida Wacana Christian University
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Jl. Arjuna Utara no. 6
Jakarta Barat 11510
+62 25694 2061 | Fax: 563 1731
optometri.ukrida.ac.id
Alumni Testimony
As an optometrist working at one of the services at RSI Sultan Agung Banjarbaru and being a graduate of the first cohort of the Bachelor of Applied Optometry Program at UKRIDA, it is a source of great pride for me. The knowledge and optometry skills I received from both local and international lecturers have greatly supported me in carrying out my duties as an optometrist. I wish continued progress and development for UKRIDA Optometry, which has pioneered the field of optometry in Indonesia.
Benita Erma Indriani, S.Tr.Kes
Optometris RSI Sultan Agung Banjarbaru
Alumni Testimony
I am very grateful that UKRIDA established the Bachelor of Applied Optometry Study Program, which is the first optometry program in Indonesia, and I am proud to be a graduate of its first cohort. I sincerely hope that in the future, UKRIDA Optometry can advance to offer higher levels of education, namely master’s and doctoral programs in optometry.
Suko Nugroho, S.Tr.Kes
Direktur CV JUARA (Safety Optik JUARA)
Alumni Testimony
The Bachelor of Applied Optometry Study Program at UKRIDA is a pioneer and the only one of its kind in Indonesia. The comfortable and flexible learning environment, especially for working students, the excellent practical facilities, and the strong relationships established among students, lecturers, and staff all greatly support the smooth learning process and maximize the skills acquired to become professional optometrists. This aligns with UKRIDA’s motto: Lead to Impact.
Gunawan, S.Tr.Kes
Optometris Rumah Sakit Cinta Kasih Tzu Chi
Alumni Testimony
I am grateful and proud to have joined and become part of a prestigious university in Jakarta. When I heard the news that UKRIDA would open the Bachelor of Applied Optometry Study Program, I welcomed it with great enthusiasm. It was wonderful news eagerly awaited by optometrists across Indonesia, although it came during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, which posed its own limitations and obstacles. By pursuing higher education, I and my fellow optometrists can formalize and validate the experience and skills we possess, thus strengthening our capabilities as optometrists. Nevertheless, I am deeply thankful to the lecturers in the Optometry Study Program at UKRIDA, who have been very creative and innovative in teaching and guiding us for the advancement of their students.
Atti Kartikawati, S.Tr.Kes , M.Pd
Direktur ARO Kartika Indera Persada
Alumni Testimony
The Bachelor of Applied Optometry Study Program at UKRIDA not only provides theoretical knowledge in lectures but also hands-on experience. With the diploma I hold, along with the knowledge and skills I gained during my studies and my prior experience, I feel fully prepared to work! Being an optometrist is a source of pride for me, and today I have even established several optical businesses.
To all my friends, don’t hesitate to become professional optometrists. The Bachelor of Applied Optometry Study Program at UKRIDA is the right choice, and its alumni have successfully established themselves in various places.
Indra Yunaidi, S.Tr.Kes
Owner Optik Dian, Optik Centuri, dan Optik Olan
Alumni Testimony
Sebagai Optometris yang berkarya di dunia pendidikan optometri, saya memiliki komitmen kuat untuk berkontribusi dalam meningkatkan kemampuan dan pelayanan kesehatan penglihatan di Indonesia. Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Optometri UKRIDA hadir sebagai terobosan yang menghadirkan transformasi signifikan dalam dunia pendidikan dan profesi optometri di tanah air.
Kurikulum Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Optometri UKRIDA telah berstandar internasional dan didukung oleh para tenaga pengajar yang kompeten di bidang optometri, termasuk kolaborasi dengan tenaga pengajar di luar negeri. Melalui kolaborasi ini saya mendapatkan wawasan komprehensif dalam praktik optometri global. UKRIDA telah meletakkan fondasi kokoh bagi perkembangan optometri di Indonesia, saya optimis dan berharap jenjang pendidikan ini dapat berkembang hingga program magister bahkan doktoral. Dengan peningkatan kualifikasi akademik ini, profesi optometris akan semakin diakui dan mampu memberikan kontribusi lebih besar dalam meningkatkan kesehatan mata bagi masyarakat di Indonesia.
Dian Leila Sari, S.Pd., S.Tr.Kes., M.Kes., FIACLE., FAOC
Direktur Akademi Refraksi Optisi LEPRINDO Jakarta
Alumni Testimony
Profesi Optometris menjadi cita-cita yang terwujud. Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Optometri UKRIDA merupakan tempat terbaik untuk meningkatkan ilmu optometri sehingga para optometris dapat memberikan pelayanan kesehatan mata bagi masyarakat. Bagi saya fasilitas yang tersedia di Program Studi Sarjana Terapan Optometri UKRIDA lengkap di mana para tenaga pengajar selalu mendukung demi perkembangan dan peningkatan para lulusan sarjana optometri.
Ridha Francis, S.Tr.Kes
Product Development & Trainer PT Domba Mas Indonesia