As an optometrist, science writer and mother of triplets, the 2004 graduate touches lives daily. What do optometry and freelance writing have in common? In the case of SUNY Optometry alumna Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, a dedication to patient education. Dr. Murphy became interested in optometry as a biology/pre-med major…
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Soney Siriphone Is Making Eye Care Accessible to Those Who Need It Most The supervising optometrist at Community Healthcare Network and adjunct assistant clinical professor at the College is using his Eye Mobile to help patients and students. There are many places to practice the art and science of optometry, including…
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The accidental activist knew a fight in Florida was crucial for optometrists everywhere. When the semester began, SUNY Optometry second-year student Danielle Mirzokandova had a clear idea of the academic year: courses, labs, homework, repeat. But in mid-September, a Facebook post changed everything. She read that Nova Southeastern University’s College…
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NEW YORK — Dr. Jacob Feldman, professor of psychology at Rutgers University’s Center for Cognitive Science, presented on the complexity of decision rules in shape classification during SUNY Optometry’s Schnurmacher Institute for Vision Research colloquium on Friday, April 5. Dr. Feldman focuses on computational models and empirical studies of human…
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NEW YORK, May 14, 2019 — Dr. Stephen Massey, professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the McGovern Medical School of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and Dr. Josh Tenenbaum, professor of brain and cognitive sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, were the keynote speakers during…
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SUNY Optometry has signed an agreement with Gouverneur Health, one of New York City’s largest public hospitals, to help run its eye care clinic. The hospital, which is administered by the city’s Health and Hospitals Corporation and located in lower Manhattan, originally opened its doors in 1885 and currently serves…
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For decades, SUNY Optometry, through the support of its foundation the Optometric Center of New York (OCNY), has provided in-home care for New Yorkers who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to leave their homes. This unique Homebound Program currently provides about 200 doctor visits each year to individuals…
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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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