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…
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New York, NY— All eyes were on SUNY College of Optometry’s new director of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, Joy Harewood, OD, FAAO, as she shared insights on the optometric profession and her journey as a Black doctor during an interactive virtual Social Hour held on Wednesday, March 3,…
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New York, NY—The Optometric Center of New York (OCNY), the affiliated foundation of the SUNY College of Optometry, hosted its 17th annual Eyes on New York Award Celebration on November 5. From celebrity sightings and music to paying tribute to industry innovators and those who benefit from donor support, the…
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In July, SUNY Optometry welcomed a new class of 35 residents who participate in a variety of programs, both at the College and at SUNY-affiliated sites across the region. The residents come from all over the United States, graduating from 11 different schools and colleges of optometry. Dr. Rima Bakhru,…
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She is clear that there is nothing old-fashioned about getting people in the right glasses. For more than 25 years, Nancy Kirsch has been an integral part of SUNY Optometry’s community. As director of the Essilor Eyewear Center, she oversees the division of the University Eye Center (UEC) that provides…
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NEW YORK, December 14, 2018 — Dr. Kristina M. Johnson, 13th chancellor of The State University of New York, visited SUNY Optometry on Wednesday, December 13. She met with the College’s senior administration and faculty and toured teaching and patient care facilities. Chancellor Johnson emphasized her passion for research, teaching…
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