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With great sadness, SUNY College of Optometry shares the passing of nationally known optometric clinician and educator, Michael L. Fischer OD, FAAO, class of 1983, following a battle with cancer. He was 64 years old. A resident of New Hyde Park, New York, Dr. Fischer received his undergraduate degree from the University of Albany and […]

December 9, 2020

Help SUNY College of Optometry Spread the Goodness on Giving Tuesday

New York, NY— Join SUNY College of Optometry as we take time to pause amid pandemic challenges and uncertainty to share in the spirit of solidarity and philanthropy on Giving Tuesday–December 1, a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity in various ways. How can you participate? […]

December 9, 2020

Spotlight on Diabetes Awareness Month:

What You Need to Know About Diabetes and Vision Health New York, NY—Did you know that diabetes can be detected through an eye exam? Because diabetes affects the blood vessels, the eyes are unique in that it is the only place in our body that we can see blood vessels without surgery, explains Dr. Shelby […]

December 9, 2020

Annual Eyes on New York Award Celebration-Reframed Raises $125k and Counting for Education and Vision Care

New York, NY—The Optometric Center of New York (OCNY), the affiliated foundation of the SUNY College of Optometry, hosted its 17th annual Eyes on New York Award Celebration on November 5. From celebrity sightings and music to paying tribute to industry innovators and those who benefit from donor support, the virtual gathering was an event […]

October 29, 2020

Eye on Alumni: Dr. Chandra Mickles

New York, NY— Chandra Mickles, OD (’09), MS, is not only enhancing the lives of her patients but also the knowledge of students and fellow ODs nationwide by teaching about Contact Lenses and Dry Eye, an interest that peaked while studying at SUNY College of Optometry. Today, Dr. Mickles is well-respected in the optometric profession […]

October 21, 2020

Looking Beyond Expectations

October 21, 2020 Johnson & Johnson executive credits SUNY Optometry for her success New York, NY—Ever so often, the lessons of life we teach our own children are those we need to remind ourselves to follow. This learning curve was true for Charissa Lee, OD, FAAO ’02, when she faced a professional challenge that transformed […]

October 21, 2020

SUNY OPTOMETRY HONORS ALUMNA OF THE YEAR FOR CAREER DEDICATED TO HELPING CHILDREN WITH IMPAIRED VISION

October 9, 2020 Dr. Denise M. Whittam, ’91, Advocates for Connecting Children to Critical Vision Services and Creating Opportunities for the Next Generation of Optometrists New York, NY — The Optometric Center of New York, the affiliated foundation of the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry, will name Denise M. Whittam, OD, […]

October 21, 2020

SPOTLIGHT ON LGBT HISTORY MONTH

October 9, 2020 SPECtrum at SUNY Optometry Leads Efforts to Cultivate an LGBT-friendly Campus and Clinic New York, NY—October is LGBT History Month! SUNY College of Optometry’s SPECtrum celebrates their contribution to the cause as the nation’s first LGBT student-run club housed at an independent college of optometry. Established in 2016 by alumnus Dr. Brandon […]

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