Contact lens specialists for your practice
Give employees the opportunity to further develop themselves in specialist contact lens care
With Summa's Contact Lens Specialist training, you help employees develop specialized knowledge and skills that are immediately applicable in practice. Thanks to the class day on Mondays and the clear structure, the program is easy to combine with work. Employees can opt for a 1-year program for soft lenses or for the complete 2-year route to Contact Lens Specialist.
Are you not an employer, but do you want to take the course yourself?
Then click here for more information about the training for opticians.
Why is this program interesting for employers?
In the optics industry, the need for employees with specialist knowledge is growing. With this training, you invest in someone who further develops their skills in contact lens care and can immediately apply that knowledge in the store or practice.
The training program has a clear structure and also offers the option to complete the soft contact lenses after one year. This makes the trajectory clear and easy to combine with practical work.
At a glance
- lesson on Monday
- choice of 1 year or 2 years
- 30 teaching days per year
- 2 hours of theory + 3 hours of practice per lesson day
- option to complete soft lenses after 1 year
Structure of the course
- Lesson day: Monday
- Time: 11:30 – 17:00 (subject to the final schedule)
- Duration: 1 year or 2 years, depending on the route
The training consists of four parts: CL1, CL2, CL3 and CL4.
1-year program
CL1 and CL2
For employees who want to develop their skills in soft lenses.
2-year program
CL1 to CL4
For employees following the full training to become a Contact Lens Specialist.
Each module consists of 15 training days. In the 1-year program, an employee completes 2 modules (30 training days). In the 2-year program, this is 4 modules (30 training days per year). A training day consists of 2 hours of theory and 3 hours of practice.
During the program, there are also guest lectures from the industry and field trips, for example to factories. This ensures the program remains closely connected to practice.
Why choose Summa?
- clear structure
- choice of a 1-year or 2-year program
- Practice-oriented education with both theory and practice
- knowledge and skills that are immediately applicable
- small groups and personal attention
- extra depth in the 2-year program
I want employees to learn what they can use in practice
Contact
For more information, please contact Ilse Pennings:
E-mail: ilse.pennings@summacollege.nl
Phone number: +06 28 02 35 73
More information
Who is this course interesting for?
The training is intended for employees who are already opticians and wish to further specialize in contact lenses.
What is the difference between the 1-year and 2-year tracks?
In the 1-year track, the employee completes CL1 and CL2. This allows him or her to develop proficiency in soft lenses. In the 2-year track, the employee completes CL1, CL2, CL3, and CL4 and finishes the full training to become a Contact Lens Specialist.
What can an employee do after the 1-year program?
After the one-year program, an employee can fit and assess soft contact lenses. The employee will also possess basic knowledge and practical skills to participate more effectively in a contact lens practice.
What are the practical benefits of this program?
The training provides more knowledge and skills in the workplace. Employees become more versatile and can immediately apply what they learn in the store or in practice.
How is the program structured?
The training consists of four components: CL1, CL2, CL3, and CL4. Each component consists of 15 training days. An employee can choose a 1-year track or the full 2-year route.
How many class days are there?
In the 1-year program, an employee attends 30 training days. In the 2-year program, an employee attends 30 training days per year.
Is the study program easy to combine with work?
Yes, the course is structured so that it can be easily combined with work in an optical practice. The class day is Monday and the structure is clear.
What does an employee learn during the training?
The employee learns, among other things, to perform examinations and measurements, fit and assess soft and hard lenses, and work with specialized topics such as myopia, orthokeratology, and medical lenses.
Are there any admission requirements?
Yes. The employee must have an MBO-4 Optician diploma and work in an optical shop.
How much does this training cost?
Voor het studiejaar 2026-2027 bedragen de kosten inclusief readers en (les)materialen maximaal € 3400.
Summa training courses and teaching materials provided by Summa are exempt from VAT. Read more about training costs.
Are there any exam fees?
Yes. The exams are administered and billed separately by SOESV (exam provider). The costs as of January 2026 are:
- Theory exam: €224 excluding VAT
- Practical exam: €376 excluding VAT
Each module, modules 1 through 4, concludes with one theory exam and one practical exam. These exam fees therefore apply per module.
The theory exam takes place at an external location and can be scheduled independently. The practical exam takes place at the school location and is administered by two external assessors.
What diploma or certificate does an employee receive?
Na succesvolle afronding van de volledige opleiding ontvangt de medewerker het branchediploma Contactlensspecialist. Voor het 1-jarige traject ontvangt de medewerker het certificaat zachte lenzen.
How does an employee register for the 1-year or 2-year program?
For the 1-year program, an employee can express his or her interest by sending an email to Merel Groenen via mwt.groenen@summacollege.nl.
An employee can register for the 2-year program via this registration form.
Who is this course interesting for?
The training is intended for employees who are already opticians and wish to further specialize in contact lenses.
What is the difference between the 1-year and 2-year tracks?
In the 1-year track, the employee completes CL1 and CL2. This allows him or her to develop proficiency in soft lenses. In the 2-year track, the employee completes CL1, CL2, CL3, and CL4 and finishes the full training to become a Contact Lens Specialist.
What can an employee do after the 1-year program?
After the one-year program, an employee can fit and assess soft contact lenses. The employee will also possess basic knowledge and practical skills to participate more effectively in a contact lens practice.
What are the practical benefits of this program?
The training provides more knowledge and skills in the workplace. Employees become more versatile and can immediately apply what they learn in the store or in practice.
How is the program structured?
The training consists of four components: CL1, CL2, CL3, and CL4. Each component consists of 15 training days. An employee can choose a 1-year track or the full 2-year route.
How many class days are there?
In the 1-year program, an employee attends 30 training days. In the 2-year program, an employee attends 30 training days per year.
Is the study program easy to combine with work?
Yes, the course is structured so that it can be easily combined with work in an optical practice. The class day is Monday and the structure is clear.
What does an employee learn during the training?
The employee learns, among other things, to perform examinations and measurements, fit and assess soft and hard lenses, and work with specialized topics such as myopia, orthokeratology, and medical lenses.
Are there any admission requirements?
Yes. The employee must have an MBO-4 Optician diploma and work in an optical shop.
How much does this training cost?
Voor het studiejaar 2026-2027 bedragen de kosten inclusief readers en (les)materialen maximaal € 3400.
Summa training courses and teaching materials provided by Summa are exempt from VAT. Read more about training costs.
Are there any exam fees?
Yes. The exams are administered and billed separately by SOESV (exam provider). The costs as of January 2026 are:
- Theory exam: €224 excluding VAT
- Practical exam: €376 excluding VAT
Each module, modules 1 through 4, concludes with one theory exam and one practical exam. These exam fees therefore apply per module.
The theory exam takes place at an external location and can be scheduled independently. The practical exam takes place at the school location and is administered by two external assessors.
What diploma or certificate does an employee receive?
Na succesvolle afronding van de volledige opleiding ontvangt de medewerker het branchediploma Contactlensspecialist. Voor het 1-jarige traject ontvangt de medewerker het certificaat zachte lenzen.
How does an employee register for the 1-year or 2-year program?
For the 1-year program, an employee can express his or her interest by sending an email to Merel Groenen via mwt.groenen@summacollege.nl.
An employee can register for the 2-year program via this registration form.