Illinois College of Optometry is a private optometry college located in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1872. The College awards the Doctor of Optometry degree and Bachelor of Science in Visual Science. After earning the doctorate degree, graduates can also undergo residency programs of one year duration. The courses of the department of basic health and science encompass optics, ocular anatomy and physiology, visual perception, neuroanatomy, sensory aspects of vision, colour vision, as well as human anatomy, immunology and pharmacology.