News & Stories Archives - Page 19 of 64 - SUNY College of Optometry

New York, NY— The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry is proud to receive an “affirm re-accreditation” decision from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), one of seven institutional accrediting bodies in the United States that is recognized by the US Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education […]

July 30, 2021

SUNY OPTOMETRY THIRD-YEAR STUDENTS MARK THE TRANSITION FROM CLASSROOM TO CLINIC AT ANNUAL WHITE COAT CEREMONY

New York, NY—Following over a year of remote lectures and small group pre-clinical practice, 95 members of the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry Class of 2023 came together to celebrate a major milestone on the way to becoming eye doctors during a White Coat Ceremony hosted on campus and broadcast virtually […]

July 28, 2021

NEWSWEEK NAMES SUNY OPTOMETRY ALUMNI AND FACULTY AMONG AMERICA’S BEST EYE DOCTORS

Two SUNY Optometry graduates lead the list of optometrists ranked nationwide New York, NY— Over 20 alumni and faculty from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry have been awarded America’s Best Eye Doctors 2021 by Newsweek magazine. The prestigious honor recognizing the top 300 ophthalmologists and optometrists in the United States […]

July 19, 2021

LARGEST RESIDENCY CLASS IN SUNY OPTOMETRY HISTORY BEGINS TRAINING

New York, NY—The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry welcomed new residents hailing from regions close to home and across the nation during an on-campus orientation held on July 16. A diverse group comprised of 22 recent graduates from SUNY Optometry, including one candidate in the final leg of completing a joint […]

July 15, 2021

SUNY Optometry Announces 2021 Mentor of the Year

Alumni take time to guide and inspire the future of optometry New York, NY—The road from pupil to professional in optometry is best traveled with guidance from those who paved the way. Through the Family of Mentors Program (FMP) at SUNY College of Optometry, an initiative designed to help students connect with graduates, organizations, and […]

July 8, 2021

You Can Have the Healthiest Eyes on the Block

From exploring your family tree to wearing proper eyewear, there are lots of things you can do to give your eye health a boost. Know your family history. Are there any eye conditions that run in your family? Ask around, then let your eye care provider know so they can assess your risk for those diseases. […]

July 7, 2021

SUNY OPTOMETRY PARTNERS WITH VSP GLOBAL TO LAUNCH CAMP FOR ASPIRING EYE DOCTORS

Program seeks to guide and inspire underrepresented students to careers in healthcare New York, NY—State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry welcomed more than 100 aspiring optometry students from close to home and abroad to its newly launched Eye-CARE Summer Camp, a three-day program designed to expose participants to the optometric profession […]

June 23, 2021

RACE IN OPTOMETRY—ONE YEAR LATER

Panelists praise slow but steady progress for people of color in optometric education and practice New York, NY— The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry reflected on the progress to recruit, advance, and support people of color during Race in Optometry—One Year Later, featuring perspectives from panelists from various sectors of optometry. […]

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