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Organization Contact: Adrienne Stoller,communications@sunyopt.edu | 212-938-5600 University Eye Care Center Offers Virtual Vision Services to Continue Serving Patients from the Safety and Comfort of their Homes NEW YORK, NY March 30, 2020— The SUNY College of Optometry University Eye Center (UEC) moved quickly to cope with the coronavirus crisis by connecting their providers with patients via […]

March 4, 2020

LONG ISLAND MOTHER-DAUGHTER DUO TO RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS “EYES ON RISING STARS” AWARD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2020 Media Contact: Abdul Sada | asada@skdknick.com | 631.827.5055 Organization Contact: Dawn Rigney | communications@sunyopt.edu |212-938-5600 Founders of Funoogles Recognized for Bringing Creativity to Children’s Eyewear and Helping Children Overcome the Anxiety of Eye Conditions New York, NY—The Optometric Center of New York, the affiliated foundation of the State University of New […]

March 3, 2020

EXPLORING NEW OPTIONS TO MANAGE PEDIATRIC MYOPIA

SUNY Optometry and Eyenovia partnering on clinical trial to treat nearsightedness in children NEW YORK, NY February 25, 2020– SUNY College of Optometry will take part in a multi-center US clinical trial sponsored by Eyenovia, Inc. to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug, MicroPine, to help slow myopic progression in children 3 […]

March 2, 2020

KEELER USA PRESIDENT EVA KOSANOVIC TO BE HONORED FOR HER LEADERSHIP AT SUNY GALA

“Eyes On Leadership” Award Recognizes Leaders Dedicated to Advancing Eye Care New York, NY February 27, 2020 — The Optometric Center of New York, the affiliated foundation of the State University of New York College of Optometry, will honor Eva Kosanovic, President of Keeler USA, with the “Eyes on Leadership” award for her exceptional leadership […]

March 2, 2020

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS RARE DISEASE EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH

To Commemorate Rare Disease Day and Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month, University Eye Center Emphasizes Renowned Research and Innovation in Vision Care NEW YORK, NY February 27, 2020 — In recognition of February’s Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month and Rare Disease Day, SUNY College of Optometry is highlighting the Advanced Care Clinic at the University […]

February 24, 2020

Winner of 5th Annual Student Innovator Award Announced

NEW YORK, February 14, 2020 — SUNY Optometry fourth-year student Jubin Shah received the 2020 Student Innovator Award following the College’s fifth annual competition on Friday, February 14. Mr. Shah presented a device to assist patients in accurately dispensing ophthalmic drops increasing treatment success as well as reducing cost and waste. He believes an […]

February 21, 2020

SUNY College of Optometry Celebrates Black History Month 2020

For Immediate Release: February 21, 2020 Media Contact: communications@sunyopt.edu, 212-938-5600 For the second year in a row, the SUNY College of Optometry chapter of the National Optometric Student Association(NOSA) has developed and installed an Inspiration Wall in the third floor Student Center. This year, the wall includes not only established optometrists and opticians, but the exceptional students that […]

February 20, 2020

RECORD NUMBER OF SUNY OPTOMETRY STUDENTS PRESENT AT 2020 GLOBAL SPECIALITY LENS SYMPOSIUM

For Immediate Release: February 20, 2020 Media Contact: communications@sunyopt.edu, 212-938-5600 Seven of SUNY’s residents and students posters were presented at the conference – a record number. Drs. Duchnowski, Keh, and Libassi mentored the students throughout their preparation and presentation. Of the students who attended, three third year students from SUNY Optometry were recognized at […]

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