EXPLORE SUNY The SUNY College of Optometry is fully committed to developing outstanding optometrists and vision scientists, making new discoveries that advance our profession and improving lives by providing exceptional care and public service. We are also dedicated to ensuring that our students have a successful and fulfilling career. The…
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It should not be surprising that Tara Mahvelati encourages every student at the College to “network network network!” After all, she is president of the Canadian Association of Optometry Students, secretary of the Student Optometric Association for Private Practice, Class of 2019 IT Council representative and social outreach chair for…
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Publications, Presentations, Lectures for May 2016 Backus, BT (2016). Progress report on the use of visual deprivation to treat amblyopia. Paper presented at the Patagonia Perceptual Learning Workshop, El Calafate, Argentina (April). Backus, BT (2016). Use of 10-day visual deprivation to treat amblyopia in humans: an early progress report. Invited…
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Sergio Cisneros, Class of 2022 The incentive based scholarship did have a factor in my decision to attend SUNY. I was fortunate to receive invitations for admission in all of my top choice schools. As much as you don’t want to have money be a factor in any decision you…
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An excerpt from SECO Daily, February 22, 2019 Download PDF NEW ORLEANS — We are deep within the fourth industrial revolution, according to one of yesterday’s special session speakers, David A. Heath, OD, EdM, State University of New York College of Optometry. Superintelligence, private equity opportunities and vast therapeutic updates…
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Residency award recipient Dr. Melissa Yeung keeps an eye on the future as an optometrist along with three fellow residents who completed training at the College this year. New York, NY (June 19, 2020)—A Canadian native, Dr. Melissa Yeung’s journey to becoming an optometrist evolved not only into a professional…
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