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September 17, 2020 New York, NY—State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry Chief Medical Officer, Michael McGovern, OD, is among the latest optometric providers and educators to be featured in Jobson’s Eyecare Hero Gallery. The recognition salutes those who have helped to navigate their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic. “This has been an […]

September 24, 2020

Center for Pediatric Eye Care Keeps Kids Focused on Learning

September 16, 2020 Why routine eye exams are critical for academic success New York, NY— Did you know that over 5 million children in the U.S. struggle to learn because of an undiagnosed vision problem? Eye care is a crucial part of a child’s development at every stage, especially for detecting problems that may hinder […]

September 1, 2020

SUNY College of Optometry Alumna and Entrepreneur Launches Job Website

September 1, 2020 Online tool called Daily Doc connects ODs and employers seeking to fill fluctuating schedules New York, NY— This spring COVID-19 disrupted the optometric profession in unprecedented ways, leaving many doctors to either close or scale back their practice to urgent care and telehealth visits only. As quarantine lifted and doors opened for […]

August 28, 2020

SUNY Optometry Faculty and Staff Earn Chancellor’s Award for Excellence

August 28, 2020 New York, NY—Four members of the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry community have been recognized by the SUNY Board of Trustees with the 2020 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in their respective areas of work. Presented annually, the Chancellor’s Awards recognize SUNY efforts of employees from across all 64 […]

August 27, 2020

SUNY College of Optometry Welcomes the Class of 2024

August 19, 2020 Newest members include 33% first generation students and the largest group of underrepresented minorities in the College’s history New York, NY—Amid a global pandemic and call for social equality, SUNY College of Optometry begins the academic year with renewed commitment, collaboration, and confidence as they welcome aboard 97 students of the class […]

August 13, 2020

Distinguished Bank Executive Appointed as Newest OCNY Board Member

August 12, 2020 New York, NY—From rough, tumble and humble beginnings in Astoria, Queens to a long and illustrious career in the banking industry, newly appointed board member of the Optometric Center of New York (OCNY), William Moran, MBA, CPA, cites three attributes that enabled him to achieve a successful career. These include his ability […]

August 12, 2020

Saving Your Eyes from the Summer Heat

August 12, 2020 It’s not just your skin that needs sun protection, your eyes need it too New York, NY—When the mercury is on the rise, it’s important to pay special attention to your eyes, advises Franklin Bui, OD, assistant clinical professor at the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry and clinical […]

August 7, 2020

SUNY Optometry Hosts Part Two of a Live Webinar Series Addressing Race in Optometry

August 7, 2020 Panelists seek sustainable steps for increasing minority representation in the field The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry hosted “Seeking Solutions – Race in Optometry: An Honest Conversation on Optometric Education,” part two of a live webinar series covering the issues and obstacles that impact Black optometrists. Organized by […]

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