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From the proliferation of smartphones to the rise of virtual reality, technology has changed our lives in countless numbers of ways. Dr. Thomas Wong, director of new technologies at SUNY Optometry, is using another technique of our modern age—hacking—to get members of the community to think about how to reshape the traditional eye exam and […]

May 12, 2016

March with SUNY at NYC Pride

For the first time in its history, the State University of New York will be marching in the New York City Pride Parade on Sunday, June 26. All members of the SUNY community, from each of its institutions across New York State, are welcome to attend and be a part of the largest pride celebration in the […]

May 4, 2016

Dr. Guilherme Albieri Promoted to Vice President for Student Affairs

Dr. Guilherme Albieri was appointed last week by SUNY Optometry President David A. Heath to the position of vice president for student affairs at the College, effective immediately. Dr. Albieri joined SUNY Optometry in 2010 as director of admissions and marketing. In 2012 he was promoted to senior director of admissions and marketing and international […]

May 3, 2016

SUNY Optometry Scientists Discover a Surprising Central Role for Darks in Brain Visual Maps

Scientists have been studying how visual space is mapped in the cerebral cortex for many decades under the assumption that the map is equal for lights and darks. Surprisingly, recent work demonstrates that visual brain maps are dark-centric and that, just as stars rotate around black holes in the Universe, lights rotate around darks in […]

April 29, 2016

Faculty Member Becomes President of College of Optometrists in Vision Development

On April 15, at the 46th annual meeting of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) in St. Louis, Dr. Barry Tannen, adjunct associate clinical professor at SUNY Optometry, was sworn in as president of the organization. We asked Dr. Tannen a few questions about the development of his career and his priorities as president […]

April 26, 2016

Tips for Applying Eye Makeup Safely

Americans spend billions of dollars each year on cosmetics. While we’re busy trying to look our best, we often forget (or never realize) that some of these products can potentially be harmful. The eyes are one of the most delicate and sensitive organs in our bodies so it’s critical to protect them from harmful external factors. Eye […]

April 25, 2016

Tips for Choosing the Right Frames for You

The primary purpose of frames is to hold the lenses in the correct position in front of your eyes so that you can see properly and comfortably. But they also have to look good. Frames come in many styles, colors, shapes and materials. At the Essilor Eyewear Center, we help you find frames that work […]

April 19, 2016

Scholarly Activities – April 2016

Dr. Barry Tannen was installed as president of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) at the organizations 46th annual meeting in St. Louis. In addition, Dr. Tannen received the A.M. Skeffington Award for excellence in optometric writing. Vision Development & Rehabilitation, the journal of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, has named VEP and […]

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