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NEW YORK, NY – Assemblymember Aravella Simotas visited the SUNY College of Optometry campus for a tour of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Unit, which underwent critical upgrades with the help of a $125,000 New York State Community Capital Program grant secured with her assistance. The funding was used to upgrade diagnostic and therapeutic equipment for examination and […]

August 21, 2019

SUNY OPTOMETRY WELCOMES THE CLASS OF 2023

98 Incoming, High-Achieving Students from Diverse Backgrounds Bring New Perspectives to New York Eye Care New York, NY – SUNY College of Optometry announced today that it welcomed 98 incoming students as part of the class of 2023. The mid-town Manhattan-based University, which also includes an on-site eye care center for patients, is a […]

August 16, 2019

Career Development Center Helps Students Achieve Professional Greatness By Embracing the Future and the Past

The office focuses on both the digital age and the art of old fashioned communication. NEW YORK , August 16, 2019 — As enriching as it is to attend the SUNY College of Optometry, every student has the same goal in mind: graduate and secure a fulfilling position. And for that reason, one of the […]

August 13, 2019

Inside Professor Irene Frantzis’ Fight to Stop the Myopia Epidemic

Frantzis has traveled the world performing eyecare—but she believes the best work is happening right at the College. NEW YORK, August 13, 2019 — Like many optometrists, Irene Frantzis, OD, FAAO, first became interested in the field because of the time she spent at the eye doctor as a child. But though she received good […]

August 8, 2019

SUNY OPTOMETRY NAMED “SCHOOL OF THE YEAR” FOR DEDICATION TO DIVERSITY IN OPTOMETRY

National Optometric Student Association Recognized SUNY Optometry For Work To Increase Diversity In The Field Of Optometry SUNY Optometry Student Awarded Cave Memorial Award For Outstanding Dedication To Community Involvement New York, NY – In recognition of the school’s ongoing work to diversify the field of optometry and improve eye health in under-served communities, the SUNY […]

August 5, 2019

SUNY OPTOMETRY PROVIDES FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR OVER 970 NEW YORKERS

3rd Annual Health & Wellness Expo at University Eye Center Ensures Access to Healthcare Professionals & Community Partners for New Yorkers of All Ages Provides Care for Children and Families During Children’s Vision and Learning Month NEW YORK, NY— More than 970 New York City community members received free health-related screenings as SUNY College […]

July 30, 2019

Here’s How You Can Have the Healthiest Eyes on the Block

From delving into 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 […]

July 25, 2019

SUNY Optometry 2019 ACOE Evaluation Report

NEW YORK, July 25, 2019 — The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry received their notification letter and final accreditation report from the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) following the April 8-10 campus visit by the evaluation team. The Council voted to continue the classification of “Accredited”. The next scheduled evaluation visit will take place in April 2027. […]

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