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New York, NY—Over 35 years ago, two students at SUNY College of Optometry embarked on a journey that not only led to fulfilling careers but also a life spent together. Today, husband and wife team Frank Barnes, Jr., OD, ’86 and Tanya Carter, OD, ’87, are parents of two grown children and partners of a […]

May 28, 2021

FYEye, Spring 2021

Dear Colleagues and Supporters, I hope that this latest issue of FYEye finds you well and moving toward a return to normalcy. As we close an academic year like no other, I would like to reflect on how we have navigated the challenges as individuals and as a community to find a renewed sense of […]

May 21, 2021

SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY CELEBRATES 47TH COMMENCEMENT

Over 90 graduates earn degrees with Tweedy, Cepko as honorary recipients Keynote address given by NYS Assemblymember Paulin The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry held its 47th commencement on Thursday, May 20th, for 94 students who became doctors during an on-campus hybrid ceremony featuring pre-recorded elements and live stream presentations. […]

May 20, 2021

SUNY OPTOMETRY VISIONARIES 2021: SHERRY XUANMING SHANG CLASS OF 2021 PRESIDENT

NYSOA AUXILIARY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE CLASS OF 2021 Growing up as an only child, California-native Sherry Shang says that her classmates often evolved into good friends and chosen family. It is a special bond that describes the close-knit relationships she developed with her peers at SUNY Optometry. “I’m so grateful to […]

May 19, 2021

SUNY OPTOMETRY VISIONARIES 2021: AMANDA KAYLIN KULBERG

ESHENBACH LOW VISION AWARD for EXCELLENCE IN LOW VISION A fan of playing chess and the piano, Amanda Kulberg was exposed to the field of optometry at a young age through her father, an optician working in New York. Having worn glasses since childhood, she also struggled with reduced vision. It’s why she looks […]

May 19, 2021

SUNY OPTOMETRY VISIONARIES 2021: DANIELLA PERLSTEIN

MIRA-MED 20/20 VISION AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN OPTOMETRY When she’s not on the Long Island Rail Road on her way to school and the clinic, Daniella Perlstein enjoys skiing, reading, and travelling, “Which explains why I don’t mind the commute to the College every day.” Recipient of this year’s MIRA-MED 20/20 Vision Award for […]

May 19, 2021

SUNY OPTOMETRY VISIONARIES 2021: JUBIN BHARAT SHAH

MARCHON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Entrepreneur, inventor, community healthcare advocate, and now a doctor of optometry. All represent just a fraction of the growing list of successful pursuits for graduate Jubin Shah, who made his mark at SUNY Optometry as the recipient of the 2020 Student Innovator Award for a device he […]

May 19, 2021

SUNY OPTOMETRY VISIONARIES 2021: HOLLY KNOECHEL

JOHNSON AND JOHNSON EXCELLENCE AWARD EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL CONTACT LENSES-PATIENT CARE Connecticut-native Holly Knoechel developed an interest in health care while in grade school. But it wasn’t until her teen years that her future became clear after shadowing a family friend who was a practicing optometrist. “I knew it was the career for me.” […]

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