The Importance of Dress Code 

It is essential for patients to feel confident that they are receiving treatment from a team of healthcare professionals. Your appearance is a part of ensuring patient trust in their caregivers. Patients should feel as comfortable as possible in the clinic environment, and wearing appropriate uniforms helps avoid patient discomfort. Uniforms must comply with safety requirements to protect both you and the patients from the risk of infectious diseases.

Dress Code in Optometry Clinics and Labs - Guidelines for Male Students

Only medical coats are allowed.

Wearing gowns, jeans, or sportswear is strictly prohibited.

Clothes must be clean.

Clothing should not restrict ease of movement.

No logos or images should be displayed on the clothes.

Shoes must be clean and comfortable. Closed-toe shoes are recommended to reduce the risk of foot injuries; wearing slippers or sandals is strictly unacceptable.

Students conducting research for courses such as OPTO 498, OPTO 499, and OPTO599 must also follow dress code rules during their presence in clinics and labs.

It is mandatory to wear the university ID prominently and visibly at all times in clinics and labs.

Dress Code in Optometry Clinics and Labs - Guidelines for Female Students

Wearing a white medical coat and adhering to the religious veil is required while present in the clinic and labs.

Wearing abayas, jeans, or sportswear is strictly prohibited.

Clothes must be clean.

Clothing should not restrict ease of movement.

No logos or images should be displayed on the clothes.

Shoes must be clean and comfortable, with closed-toe shoes recommended to reduce the risk of foot injuries; wearing slippers or sandals is strictly unacceptable.

It is mandatory to wear the university ID prominently and visibly at all times in clinics and labs.

Guidelines for the Department of Optometry Labs and Equipment:

In addition to the above regulations, students must adhere to the following:

Avoiding interference with the lab equipment.

Displaying the university ID prominently and visibly during lab presence.

Consequences for Non-Compliance:

Non-compliance with the dress code may prevent students from accessing labs and clinics. Penalties will be imposed.

Laboratory Presence Protocol:

Optometry students are expected to adhere to the following guidelines during their presence in the lab:

Refrain from consuming food or beverages in both lab and clinic areas.

Ensure the sanitization and proper covering of equipment and accessories after each use.

Store tools appropriately in their designated areas.

Minimize noise and distractions within lab and clinic premises.

Limit the use of mobile phones to essential communication purposes.

Promptly report any malfunctions or issues to lab authorities.

Clinical Presence Protocol:

Optometry students are expected to adhere to the following guidelines during their presence in the patient clinic:

Manage patient records with due diligence.

Handle medical instruments with respect and in accordance with proper procedures.

Identify oneself before examining patients.

Communicate with patients in a professional and understandable manner.

Record arrivals and departures when entering or leaving clinic areas.

Promptly report any equipment malfunctions or issues to clinic authorities.

Waste Disposal Regulations in Optometry Clinics:

Ordinary waste includes paper, used tissues, and non-sharp items after proper disposal.

Ordinary waste should be placed in bins with appropriate liners.

Sharp waste includes any objects causing sharp injuries; it must be disposed of in special containers.

All waste containers must be correctly labeled and handled according to regulations.

Consequences for Non-Compliance:

Failure to comply with the guidelines outlined in this manual will result in a written warning. Repeated violations may lead to referral to the department head for appropriate action.

Contact Information:

For any inquiries or assistance, please contact OPTO@KSU.EDU.SA