What is color blindness? People who have extreme color deficiency vision, more commonly known as color blindness, are unable to tell the difference among colors. There are three variations of the condition, each based on photopigment defects in the three eye cones that respond to blue, green and red light.…
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From flexibility to professional fulfilment, she says the benefits of working for herself in private practice make it a no brainer. There is literally not a single day that Dr. Rae Huang ’13 can recall that she didn’t want to be an optometrist. “I’ve always been interested in eyes, and…
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NEW YORK, September 14, 2018 – Dr. Kristina M. Johnson outlined a series of initiatives that will enable The State University of New York to meet major societal challenges at this critical juncture in history, as she was officially inaugurated the 13th Chancellor of SUNY. Chancellor Johnson spoke of plans…
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The 2013 graduate helps everyone—including himself—become better optometrists. At the beginning of the first semester at SUNY Optometry, most students are adjusting to a complete overhaul in their schedules and the rigors of unfamiliar coursework. But some—like Dr. Antonio Chirumbolo—are already dreaming beyond the classroom. “A month or two into…
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The portal answers burning questions from the newest members of the College community. Any student attending SUNY Optometry knows that the school provides innovative approaches to education and learning. Now, thanks to SUNY Opt-in portal, those who have been admitted can experience the College’s commitment before even stepping on campus.…
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Here’s a look at some of the recent scholarly activities of our faculty: Publications Bachy R, Zaidi Q., (2016) Properties of lateral interaction in color and brightness induction.  J. Opt. Soc. Am. A 33, A143-A149. Christian L, Oechslin T, Mitchell L, Benavente-Perez A, Handford P, Irving E, Jenewein E, Kulp…
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Michael Wallerich, a third year OD student at SUNY Optometry, is one of several students at the College who has taken advantage of a unique program that provides them with advanced knowledge of the business of health care. Wallerich’s interest in optometry and the ophthalmic industry began while he was…
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