Welcome to Optiek

Optics is much more than just glasses and contact lenses. You truly help people move forward – with better vision and more self-confidence.

At Summa, you'll learn how technology, healthcare, fashion, and science converge into a single profession. And you won't be alone: ​​together with instructors, professionals, and fellow students, you'll grow step by step into an optical professional.

• The optician's trainer of the south
• You are central – small-scale education where we really know you
• Immediate work in sight – companies are looking for professionals like you
• Grow in your own way – towards contact lens specialist, optician or even self-employed
• Learning in practice – working with modern equipment as in a real optician's shop
• Learning together, growing together – with industry professionals and committed teachers
• From guest lecture to internship – extensive practical experience from day one
• Accelerated learning – complete the training in 1,5 to 2 years, with classes on Wednesdays
• Flexible entry – you start when it suits you

Whether you choose a vocational program (learning & internship) or a work-based learning program (work & study), you'll gradually develop into an optician who combines care, technology, fashion, and innovation. This is what it looks like:

Glasses are no longer just functional – they're a fashion accessory. At Summa, you'll learn how to help clients shine with frames that suit them. You'll learn about trends, styles, and how to provide style advice. This way, you'll combine fashion with care.

In addition to your regular optician training, you can specialize in contact lenses. Starting our contact lens specialist program gives you the opportunity to delve even deeper into the world of eye care. A great way to distinguish yourself in the profession.

During your internships and in professional practice, you will become acquainted with the latest techniques in the field:

• AI in eye measurements – smarter and more accurate measurements
• Custom glasses – 3D scans and 3D printing ensure a perfect fit
• Sustainable glasses – glasses made from recycled materials or made to order, without waste

This is how you work with tomorrow's innovation, already in practice today.

Choosing optics means choosing a career with a bright future. Whether you work at an optician's, progress to contact lens specialist, or start your own business, this diploma will open up all your possibilities.

And the great thing is: you help people every day to see better and feel more confident.

At our specialty store at Sterrenlaan 10 in Eindhoven, our students work and learn in a real-world, practical environment. You can receive your training here too.

Do you want a career with a bright future, one that combines technology, healthcare, and fashion? Choose an Optics vocational program in Eindhoven and discover how versatile this field is.