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Frantzis has traveled the world performing eyecare—but she believes the best work is happening right at the College. NEW YORK, August 13, 2019 — Like many optometrists, Irene Frantzis, OD, FAAO, first became interested in the field because of the time she spent at the eye doctor as a child. But though she received good […]

August 8, 2019

SUNY OPTOMETRY NAMED “SCHOOL OF THE YEAR” FOR DEDICATION TO DIVERSITY IN OPTOMETRY

National Optometric Student Association Recognized SUNY Optometry For Work To Increase Diversity In The Field Of Optometry SUNY Optometry Student Awarded Cave Memorial Award For Outstanding Dedication To Community Involvement New York, NY – In recognition of the school’s ongoing work to diversify the field of optometry and improve eye health in under-served communities, the SUNY […]

August 5, 2019

SUNY OPTOMETRY PROVIDES FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR OVER 970 NEW YORKERS

3rd Annual Health & Wellness Expo at University Eye Center Ensures Access to Healthcare Professionals & Community Partners for New Yorkers of All Ages Provides Care for Children and Families During Children’s Vision and Learning Month NEW YORK, NY— More than 970 New York City community members received free health-related screenings as SUNY College […]

July 30, 2019

Here’s How You Can Have the Healthiest Eyes on the Block

From delving into your family tree to wearing proper eyewear, there are lots of things you can do to give your eye health a boost. Know your family history. Are there any eye conditions that run in your family? Ask around, then let your eye care provider know so they can assess your risk for those […]

July 25, 2019

SUNY Optometry 2019 ACOE Evaluation Report

NEW YORK, July 25, 2019 — The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry received their notification letter and final accreditation report from the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) following the April 8-10 campus visit by the evaluation team. The Council voted to continue the classification of “Accredited”. The next scheduled evaluation visit will take place in April 2027. […]

July 22, 2019

An Eye on Alumni: Dr. Daniella Rutner ’02

SUNY Optometry Alumna Dr. Daniella Rutner On Why the College is Her “Home Away From Home” …and why the 2002 OD/MS grad wouldn’t have it any other way. There’s a reason Dr. Daniella Rutner is the chief of the Vision Rehabilitation Service of the University Eye Center: She wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. “My […]

July 15, 2019

Familiar Faces @ SUNY Optometry: Focrun Nahar

Institutional Research and Academic Program Coordinator Focrun Nahar Is Leading the Charge Into the Future When she was growing up in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, Focrun Nahar fantasized about being a news reporter. “I remember watching Kaity Tong deliver difficult and heartbreaking news at 10 p.m. on WPIX 11. She did it with a sternness and […]

July 8, 2019

SUNY Optometry Shows its Pride

NEW YORK – The SUNY Optometry community turned out for the New York City Pride Parade on June 30th, 2019. We are so proud of all the fellow students, faculty, and staff that joined in the event to showcase SUNY’s commitment to the LGBTQI+ community and demonstrate the power of diversity and equality. Here are […]

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