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…
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New York, NY—The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry continues to teach the next generation of eye care professionals and treat patients at the University Eye Center thanks to personal protection equipment (PPE) and resources provided by Essilor of America. Although vision education and treatment programs across…
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ORLANDO, October 27, 2017 — SUNY Optometry students Tristan Barrueco and Elaina M. Nellis have received 2017 Practice Excellence Scholarships for their commitment to the independent practice of optometry, clinical performance, and academic performance. The awards are funded through VSP Global’s Eyes of Hope® Global Charitable Fund in collaboration with…
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Violet Kolecki’s visit to see a plaque dedicated to her daughter was a testament to the strong connections forged at SUNY Optometry. Violet Kolecki did not attend SUNY Optometry. But she was able to cross an item off her bucket list at the College. In May, the Buffalo resident came…
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SUNY Optometry’s Clinical Vision Research Center (CVRC) has received a Performance and Quality Award from the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG) for having the highest patient volume and an outstanding quality index. PEDIG is a collaborative network dedicated to facilitating multicenter clinical research in strabismus, amblyopia and other eye…
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The Optometric Center of New York board member believes in the mission—and expansive future—of the College. In 2021, SUNY Optometry will celebrate its 50th anniversary. One of the participants will be Thomas Farrell, who has been a part of the College community for nearly half of that time. Mr. Farrell…
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Businessman and benefactor was a strong supporter of New York city and state education New York, NY—State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry and its foundation, the Optometric Center of New York (OCNY), mourns the passing of OCNY Trustee Emeritus Harold (Hal) Spielman on September 30, 2021. He…
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SUNY Optometry welcomes its 47th class, the Class of 2022, to the College community. This class stands among the top in the nation. Total enrollment: 100 Average GPA: 3.5 Average Science GPA: 3.4 OAT Academic Average: 345 OAT Total Science Average: 350 Residency: New York State – 53; Out of State – 45; Canada – 2…
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