FDM Vision Care Research and Training Institute, Inc. was established by FDM Medical Center Foundation Philippines, Inc. last November 27, 2017, to commemorate the 106^th birth celebration of Dr. Fe del Mundo, the National Scientist and Grand Madame of Pediatrician in the Philippines. The institute created the 1^st Optometry Residency and Internship program in a medical center setting, partnering in Pediatric Optometry specialty trainings with various Optometry schools namely: Centro Escolar University, Davao Doctors Colleges, Manila Central University, and Mindanao Medical Foundation. As Optometry clinical practice expanded to various specialty fields, the institute partnered with international organizations to meet the requirement for health professionals to level up clinical competencies based on the standards set by the ASEAN Qualification Reference Framework (AQRF) and the Philippine Qualification Framework (PQF). The Institute partnered with the Optometric Extension Program (OEP-USA), Australasian College of Behavioral Optometry (ACBO), Vision Therapy Canada, College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) and College of Syntonic Optometry (CSO). The Board of Trustees had created 4 Specialty Boards namely: Pediatric Optometry, Behavioral and Development Optometry, Clinical Optometry and Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation, Occupational Eye Health and Safety, and Digital Optometry and Optics.

Our Goal

Optometrists are endowed with clinical skills and competencies at par with international standards in their chosen optometry specialty field for the conservation of human vision.

Purposes:

1. Conduct training, conferences, seminars, workshops, and vocational studies in the field of Health Care and Public Health, Occupational Safety and Science Technology.
2. Provide internship, externship, and residency programs in the field of Pediatric Optometry, Neuro-Vision Science, Behavioral Analysis, Vision Development and Rehabilitation.
3. Conduct clinical studies and scientific researches for the prevention and control of developmental, vision and intellectual disabilities.
4. Publish journals, health bulletins and newsletter to promote good health and well-being among the people in the communities.
5. Develop facilities that will serve the needs of persons with visual and intellectual disabilities.

Projects and Programs

• Specialty Trainings
  • Internship/Externship Training
    Course in Pediatric Optometry in Vision Development
  • Residency Training
    Course in Pediatric Optometry
    Subspecialty: Behavioral and Development Optometry
    Subspecialty: Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation
  • Post-Graduate Courses
    Occupational Eye Health and Safety
    Clinical Geriatric Optometry
• Scientific Research and Clinical Studies
  • Impact of Digital Online Studies on the Eyes and Brain
  • Innovative Optometric Approach in the Management of Red-Green Color Vision Deficiencies
• Vision Care Services
  • School-based
  • Industry-based
  • Community-based

ABOUT THE CEO

Vision

Optometrists are endowed with exemplary clinical skills to provide quality professional vision care to patients in the most conscientious manner of eyesight preservation.

Mission

Ultimate vision care services delivered to all sectors of society to improve the vision health condition of communities.