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Located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, the Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) is the only college of optometry in Kentucky. Become part of a community of medical professionals providing vision care to those who need it most, and learn in an environment built with the future of optometry in mind. At KYCO, faculty, staff and administration embrace the expanded scope of optometric practice in Kentucky with unique clinical experiences and a challenging curriculum. KYCO students are afforded an abundance of rewarding clinical opportunities serving patients in need.
All equipment, textbooks and technology are provided at no additional cost to students.
Students serve patients from the blindest region in the U.S. in community clinics and hospitals.
Practice with new and advanced equipment and technology in KYCO’s innovative 103,000 square foot facility.
The University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) held its awards luncheon honoring the Class of 2026 in the Health Professions Education Building on May 1. Haleigh Morgan Shelton, O.D., received the Dean’s Award, presented to a graduating student who has shown outstanding leadership while maintaining high academic standards. Shelton also received the […]
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) held its traditional White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, March 28, in the Health Professions Education Building on UPIKE’s campus. Fifty-two members of the Class of 2028 received their white coats in the presence of family, friends and others from the campus community. White coat ceremonies are widely […]
The University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Optometry is pleased to announce the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes students whose term GPA is 3.50 or higher.
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) proudly hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Town Mountain Eye Clinic, officially opening its doors to the community. The event occurred at 387 Town Mountain Road in Pikeville, Ky., with faculty, staff, students and local leaders in attendance. The ribbon cutting marks a significant […]
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) celebrated the official reopening of the Martin Eye Clinic on Monday, Sept. 8, marking a major step forward in restoring vital health care services to Eastern Kentucky following the severe flooding earlier this year. The event, held at the clinic’s location at 41 Triangle St. in Martin, […]
VSP Vision™, in partnership with the Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO), announced Sydnee Lowe of Pikeville, Ky., as the winner of the $5,000 Vision of Hope scholarship. “Receiving this scholarship really reflects the support of this amazing community. I’m from Pikeville, so it’s such an honor to represent my hometown through this,” said Lowe. “I […]
The University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) proudly celebrates the residency placements of several members of its Class of 2025. These competitive post-graduate opportunities will allow graduates to continue advancing their clinical skills and gain specialized training in various areas of optometry across the United States. Residency training enhances the preparation of optometric […]
The University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) proudly announces the residency placements of three Class of 2025 optometry graduates, representing KYCO and other institutions, into KYCO-affiliated and partner programs. These residency opportunities represent a continued commitment to advanced clinical education and training in diverse optometric specialties within KYCO and its extended network. Residency […]
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The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) has granted The University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) the accreditation status of “Accredited.” Accredited is a classification granted to an educational program indicating that the program generally meets the Standards for accreditation.
For more information, see the ACOE’s website at www.theACOE.org or contact the ACOE at accredit@theacoe.org.
To review accreditation, approval, or licensing documentation, please contact the Dean’s Office at 606-218-5510