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For Immediate Release: April 23, 2020 Organization Contact: Adrienne Stoller, communications@sunyopt.edu, 212-938-5600 New York, NY—Nearly 100 prospective students hailing from 17 states close to home and across the U.S. participated in a virtual version of Admitted Students Day at the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry held on April 17. The students represent […]

April 14, 2020

SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY HOSTS COVID-19 WEBINARS TO SUPPORT AND GUIDE FELLOW EYE DOCTORS IN TIME OF CRISIS

For Immediate Release: April 14, 2020 Organization Contact: Adrienne Stoller, communications@sunyopt.edu, 212-938-5600 Integrating Telehealth into Optometry Practice Tops the Latest Discussions NEW YORK, NY—Nearly 1,000 eye doctors across the United States and worldwide virtually attended a two-part webinar series entitled, COVID-19 & the Optometric Community, organized by State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry […]

April 6, 2020

SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY OPENS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED BARBARA SALTZMAN CENTER FOR PEDIATRIC EYE CARE

For Immediate Release: April 6, 2020 Organization Contact: Adrienne Stoller, communications@sunyopt.edu, 212-938-5600 State-of-the-Art Facility Dedicated to Pediatric Vision Will Offer Unique Experience for Children and Their Families Amid COVID-19 Response, Center’s Patients Can Access Care Via Telehealth NEW YORK, NY—The State University of New York College of Optometry announced the official opening of the Barbara Saltzman […]

March 30, 2020

SUNY OPTOMETRY UNIVERSITY EYE CENTER LAUNCHES TELEHEALTH PLATFORM IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN NYC

Organization Contact: Adrienne Stoller,communications@sunyopt.edu | 212-938-5600 University Eye Care Center Offers Virtual Vision Services to Continue Serving Patients from the Safety and Comfort of their Homes NEW YORK, NY March 30, 2020— The SUNY College of Optometry University Eye Center (UEC) moved quickly to cope with the coronavirus crisis by connecting their providers with patients via […]

March 4, 2020

LONG ISLAND MOTHER-DAUGHTER DUO TO RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS “EYES ON RISING STARS” AWARD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2020 Media Contact: Abdul Sada | asada@skdknick.com | 631.827.5055 Organization Contact: Dawn Rigney | communications@sunyopt.edu |212-938-5600 Founders of Funoogles Recognized for Bringing Creativity to Children’s Eyewear and Helping Children Overcome the Anxiety of Eye Conditions New York, NY—The Optometric Center of New York, the affiliated foundation of the State University of New […]

March 3, 2020

EXPLORING NEW OPTIONS TO MANAGE PEDIATRIC MYOPIA

SUNY Optometry and Eyenovia partnering on clinical trial to treat nearsightedness in children NEW YORK, NY February 25, 2020– SUNY College of Optometry will take part in a multi-center US clinical trial sponsored by Eyenovia, Inc. to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug, MicroPine, to help slow myopic progression in children 3 […]

March 2, 2020

KEELER USA PRESIDENT EVA KOSANOVIC TO BE HONORED FOR HER LEADERSHIP AT SUNY GALA

“Eyes On Leadership” Award Recognizes Leaders Dedicated to Advancing Eye Care New York, NY February 27, 2020 — The Optometric Center of New York, the affiliated foundation of the State University of New York College of Optometry, will honor Eva Kosanovic, President of Keeler USA, with the “Eyes on Leadership” award for her exceptional leadership […]

March 2, 2020

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS RARE DISEASE EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH

To Commemorate Rare Disease Day and Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month, University Eye Center Emphasizes Renowned Research and Innovation in Vision Care NEW YORK, NY February 27, 2020 — In recognition of February’s Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month and Rare Disease Day, SUNY College of Optometry is highlighting the Advanced Care Clinic at the University […]

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