This programme aims to provide students with values, attitudes, knowledge and skills in eye care that will enable them to provide effective and comprehensive eye care services throughout the Pacific. This effectiveness will be evaluated with respect to the whole person, thus emphasizing not only academic outcomes, but also outcomes of patient centered, holistic and culturally sensitive eye care. Such an approach to eye care provision will likely more effectively reduce the burden of blindness in the Pacific region.

To gain entry to the Postgraduate Diploma in Eye Care, a prospective candidate must have:
1. A nursing qualification permitting registration in the Pacific AND 
2. Minimum of 1-year work experience (post internship) in a health-related field 
3. Observation in an eye clinic for at least one month to ensure interest and motivation to pursue a career in Ophthalmology