The Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) is an innovator in optometric education, patient care, and the profession of optometry. Through a 4-year doctoral program, ICO develops highly qualified clinical optometrists through excellence in optometric education. The ICO campus has a full-service eye clinic, Illinois Eye Institute (IEI), on-site. IEI, provides compassionate, affordable eye and vision care to vulnerable populations in Chicago. CPS students were seen at the Lewenson Center since CPS closed the Princeton Clinic. ICO conducts research into optometry and related sciences; the College funds or otherwise carries out projects considered beneficial to its profession or community.