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Melody Cunningham wants everyone who walks through UEC’s doors to know they are welcome. NEW YORK, N.Y. (December 4, 2019) — In this era of texting and social media, one thing that often gets overlooked is the value of face-to-face communication. Yet Melody Cunningham has not forgotten just how important human interaction is. And so […]

November 27, 2019

SUNY College of Optometry’s Electroretinogram Machine Is Changing Lives

People with undiagnosed vision problems trust the College to use electroretinography to determine if they are candidates for gene therapy. NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 27, 2019) – Trained eye care professionals are the first line of defense when patients present with vision problems. But sometimes, they need a little help. At SUNY College of Optometry, that […]

November 25, 2019

Bryan M. Wolynski On The Importance Of Meeting Patients Right Where They Are

As part of the College’s Homebound Program, he travels the city to take quality eye care directly to the elderly and disabled. NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 25, 2019) –Although Bryan Wolynski may be an Oceanside, New York-native, he credits his time in Florida with helping him forge a deeper, more meaningful connection with his work. After […]

November 22, 2019

BUILDING ON NOBEL-PRIZE WINNING WORK, SUNY OPTOMETRY RESEARCHERS ADVANCE LANDMARK VISION PROJECT

National Institutes of Health-Funded Research Program to Detect & Cure Vision Defects Has Already Helped Enhance Care for Previously Debilitating Eye Conditions. NEW YORK, NY (November 22, 2019) – SUNY College of Optometry researchers have advanced a landmark project – funded in part by a grant from the National Institutes of Health – to develop more […]

November 22, 2019

OCNY Spotlight: Christopher J. Quinn

The Optometric Center of New York Welcomes Christopher J. Quinn NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 19, 2019) – The SUNY College of Optometry’s affiliated foundation will benefit from the new member’s global view of the profession. To say that Christopher J. Quinn, OD is busy is an understatement. He may be new to the College’s affiliated foundation, The […]

November 20, 2019

Familiar Faces: Jessica Rosa

Teamwork Is The Key To Excellent Patient Care Jessica Rosa, assistant clinic manager of vision rehabilitation at University Eye Center, knows the importance of collaborative care. NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 20, 2019) — As a little girl, Jessica Rosa dreamed of being a writer. “I loved reading books and writing, and I thought for sure my path […]

November 19, 2019

OCNY Spotlight: Jerry Warner

New Board Member Jerry Warner Continues To Pay It Forward NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 19, 2019) — He will use his marketing acumen to maximize community outreach for the College. There is a quote by Winston Churchill that rings true to Jerry Warner: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life […]

November 18, 2019

Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and that means it’s time to talk about how diabetes impacts eye health. What is diabetic eye disease? Diabetic eye disease is a group of three eye conditions. Diabetic retinopathy happens when high blood sugar causes vessels in the retina to swell and leak, distorting vision. As it advances, new […]

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