New England College of Optometry was founded in 1894, and is the oldest continuously operating school of Optometry in the United States.It is famous for high quality optometric education. Wenzhou Medical University(WMU) established high education system of Ophthalmology & Optometry in China in 1988. In 1992, a twin college agreement was signed between WMU and NECO. A good cooperation and conjunct development continues in scholar communication, teaching aid and research between these two schools. The joint PhD/OD , MS/OD program was designed by WMU and NECO in 1999 and approved by the Degree Committee, State Council. Excellent PhD or MS students in WMU could apply for PhD/OD or MS/OD program. Graduates who successfully complete the program are awarded with Doctor of Philosophy in China and Doctor of Optometry in the United States.Joint Bachelor/OD program between Wenzhou Medical University, China and SUNY college of Optometry, USA