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For Immediate Release: July 9, 2020 Organization Contact: Adrienne Stoller, communications@sunyopt.edu, 212-938-5600 Webinar hosted by SUNY Optometry is the first of a two-part series focusing on the Black perspective and experience in vision care New York, NY—Advancing Black student and professional representation in the optometric profession was the focus of “Race in Optometry: An Honest […]

July 2, 2020

Under-represented College Students Take CSTEP to Success at SUNY College of Optometry

For Immediate Release: July 1, 2020 Organization Contact: Adrienne Stoller, communications@sunyopt.edu, 212-938-5600 New York, NY—With sights set on expanding diversity in the science and health care fields, the Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) at SUNY College of Optometry brought together minority and economically disadvantaged college students from across the New York State region and […]

June 24, 2020

SUNY College of Optometry to Host “Race in Optometry: An Honest Conversation”

For Immediate Release: June 24, 2020 Organization Contact: Adrienne Stoller, communications@sunyopt.edu, 212-938-5600 Live Webinar on July 1, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. New York, NY—Please join the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry on Wednesday, July 1, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., for a timely discussion of “Race in Optometry: An Honest […]

June 23, 2020

SUNY College of Optometry VISIONARIES 2020: Melissa Yeung, OD

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 journey but also a personal […]

June 18, 2020

A Message from President Dr. David A. Heath: Continuing with PRIDE at SUNY College of Optometry

For Release: June 18, 2020 This June marks the 50th anniversary of the start of the NYC Pride March which followed the Stonewall Riots, an event that demanded change and action. PRIDE Month arrived, this year, amid a global pandemic and a major social uprising against violence, discrimination, racism, and inequality in America. While numerous […]

June 17, 2020

Distinguished SUNY Optometry Residency Alum and Professor Receives High Honors

For Immediate Release: June 17, 2020 Organization Contact: Adrienne Stoller, communications@sunyopt.edu, 212-938-5600 Dr. Rochelle Mozlin to retire following nearly 40 years of service The State College of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry is pleased to recognize Associate Clinical Professor Rochelle Mozlin, OD, MPH, as this year’s recipient of two well-earned awards, the Resident Alumni of […]

June 15, 2020

Virtual Success: University Eye Center Provides Vision Therapy Services Online

New York, NY— Vision therapy involves a series of activities and procedures designed to improve the connection of the eyes with the visual center in the brain. It is a highly effective non-surgical treatment for many common visual problems such as lazy eye, crossed eyes, double vision, tracking, and focusing problems that interfere with important […]

June 10, 2020

The Optometric Center of New York Names New Board President

New York, NY— The Optometric Center of New York (OCNY) recently elected long-time member Richard Soden, OD, FAAO as the new president of the board of trustees. Dr. Soden will continue to carry on much of the work of the previous president, the late philanthropist Barbara Saltzman, who devoted her entire career and retirement to […]

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