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Teamwork Is The Key To Excellent Patient Care Jessica Rosa, assistant clinic manager of vision rehabilitation at University Eye Center, knows the importance of collaborative care. NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 20, 2019) — As a little girl, Jessica Rosa dreamed of being a writer. “I loved reading books and writing, and I thought for sure my path […]

November 19, 2019

OCNY Spotlight: Jerry Warner

New Board Member Jerry Warner Continues To Pay It Forward NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 19, 2019) — He will use his marketing acumen to maximize community outreach for the College. There is a quote by Winston Churchill that rings true to Jerry Warner: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life […]

November 18, 2019

Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and that means it’s time to talk about how diabetes impacts eye health. What is diabetic eye disease? Diabetic eye disease is a group of three eye conditions. Diabetic retinopathy happens when high blood sugar causes vessels in the retina to swell and leak, distorting vision. As it advances, new […]

November 13, 2019

An Eye on Alumni: The Alis

The mother, father, and daughter alumni have more than a SUNY College of Optometry degree in common—they are also committed to providing top notch care. NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 13, 2019) – This past May, when Ashley Allee walked across the stage at commencement for the SUNY College of Optometry, she was not the only member of […]

November 13, 2019

ON VETERANS DAY, SUNY OPTOMETRY RECOGNIZES PARTNERSHIP WITH VETERANS AFFAIRS HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE NATION

Externship and Residency Programs at Veterans Affairs Health Care Systems Offer SUNY Optometry Students and Residents Exposure to Unique Demographics of Patients in Need of Critical Vision Care NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 11, 2019) – With a commitment to providing access as well as serving a growing and diverse population, SUNY College of Optometry commemorates […]

November 8, 2019

SUNY OPTOMETRY CONTINUES COMMITMENT TO HELPING STUDENTS MEET THE COST OF THEIR EDUCATION

SUNY Optometry Awards More than $125,000 to 40 Students at Annual Scholarship Presentation Total Annual Scholarship and Grant Support Exceeds $500,000 helping students become Optometrists **More Photos Available Here** NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 8, 2019) – As part of their commitment to helping students achieve their professional goals and meet the cost of financing their […]

November 4, 2019

EYES OF THE WORLD: SUNY Optometry’s Inspirational Mosaic Recreated to Raise Awareness for Equity in Vision Care

New Mosaic Created at the American Academy of Optometry Conference Will be Donated to the First-Ever Optometry School in Haiti Project Symbolizes Commitment to Supporting the Global Community in Enhancing Access to Eyecare **Photos Available Here** NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 4, 2019) – SUNY College of Optometry announced today that the institution, in collaboration with partners in […]

November 4, 2019

The Rise of Dry Eye—and What You Can Do About It

What is dry eye? This condition—which affects more people now than ever before—is caused either by the eye not producing enough tears or tears evaporating too quickly. It can also be called keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), dysfunctional tear syndrome, lacrimal keratoconjunctivitis, evaporative tear deficiency, aqueous tear deficiency and LASIK-induced neurotrophic epitheliopathy (LNE). How common is it? […]

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