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New York, NY— The first step toward becoming an eye doctor began this week for the Class of 2025 as they embarked on their first semester of study at the State University of New York College of Optometry. The group of aspiring optometrists made up of 98 new students, including 76 women, is the […]

August 9, 2021

DR. SHERRY BASS NAMED AMONG THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN OPTICAL BY VISION MONDAY

New York, NY—SUNY College of Optometry Distinguished Teaching Professor Sherry Bass, OD, ’80, has been named among the 2021 Most Influential Women in Optical released this week by Vision Monday. Dr. Bass was selected for the Above and Beyond category of influential women who have led the way in giving back to the vision care […]

August 6, 2021

WHY ROUTINE EYE EXAMS ARE IMPORTANT FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS

The Center for Pediatric Eye Care at the University Eye Center keeps kids focused on learning New York, NY— Did you know that over 5 million children in the U.S. struggle to learn because of an undiagnosed vision problem? As kids ready for school this year, eye exams are more important than ever as children […]

August 4, 2021

SUNY College of Optometry Announces Middle States Re-accreditation

New York, NY— The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry is proud to receive an “affirm re-accreditation” decision from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), one of seven institutional accrediting bodies in the United States that is recognized by the US Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education […]

July 30, 2021

SUNY OPTOMETRY THIRD-YEAR STUDENTS MARK THE TRANSITION FROM CLASSROOM TO CLINIC AT ANNUAL WHITE COAT CEREMONY

New York, NY—Following over a year of remote lectures and small group pre-clinical practice, 95 members of the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry Class of 2023 came together to celebrate a major milestone on the way to becoming eye doctors during a White Coat Ceremony hosted on campus and broadcast virtually […]

July 28, 2021

NEWSWEEK NAMES SUNY OPTOMETRY ALUMNI AND FACULTY AMONG AMERICA’S BEST EYE DOCTORS

Two SUNY Optometry graduates lead the list of optometrists ranked nationwide New York, NY— Over 20 alumni and faculty from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry have been awarded America’s Best Eye Doctors 2021 by Newsweek magazine. The prestigious honor recognizing the top 300 ophthalmologists and optometrists in the United States […]

July 19, 2021

LARGEST RESIDENCY CLASS IN SUNY OPTOMETRY HISTORY BEGINS TRAINING

New York, NY—The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry welcomed new residents hailing from regions close to home and across the nation during an on-campus orientation held on July 16. A diverse group comprised of 22 recent graduates from SUNY Optometry, including one candidate in the final leg of completing a joint […]

July 15, 2021

SUNY Optometry Announces 2021 Mentor of the Year

Alumni take time to guide and inspire the future of optometry New York, NY—The road from pupil to professional in optometry is best traveled with guidance from those who paved the way. Through the Family of Mentors Program (FMP) at SUNY College of Optometry, an initiative designed to help students connect with graduates, organizations, and […]

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