A Message From the President Dear Friends, The State University of New York State College of Optometry, founded in 1971 by legislative act, is dedicated to the education of optometrists, to the advancement of eye and vision care through research and graduate education and to the care of communities through…
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SUNY Board of Trustees Honor and Promote Elaine Wells for Her Leadership and Transformative Effort at the College’s Library – the Largest Vision Science Library in the Country NEW YORK, N.Y. (December 19, 2019) — The State University of New York College of Optometry announced that the Director…
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A Chance To Relive Late Nights and the Making of Lifelong Friendships. Reunion ambassadors Paul Westfall, Cheryl G. Murphy and Justin Bazan are laying the groundwork for a fantastic time. NEW YORK, October 3, 2019 — For anyone embarking on a new career, time can feel like it is moving…
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NEW YORK, September 25, 2019 — Two new initiatives could expand the way SUNY delivers its exceptional eye care. As one of the world’s leading optometry institutions, it is not surprising that the SUNY College of Optometry has focused its attention on the future of eye care: telehealth. The…
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Bringing Over 16 years of Clinical, Laboratory, and Faculty Experience to SUNY Optometry Patients and Students, Dr. Amster Will Lead the Implementation of New State-of-the-Art Center for Pediatric Eye Care NEW YORK, NY— SUNY College of Optometry’s University Eye Center recently announced that Dr. Deborah Amster has officially joined as…
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NEW YORK, NY – Assemblymember Aravella Simotas visited the SUNY College of Optometry campus for a tour of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Unit, which underwent critical upgrades with the help of a $125,000 New York State Community Capital Program grant secured with her assistance. The funding was used to upgrade diagnostic and…
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98 Incoming, High-Achieving Students from Diverse Backgrounds Bring New Perspectives to New York Eye Care New York, NY – SUNY College of Optometry announced today that it welcomed 98 incoming students as part of the class of 2023. The mid-town Manhattan-based University, which also includes an on-site eye care…
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Frantzis has traveled the world performing eyecare—but she believes the best work is happening right at the College. NEW YORK, August 13, 2019 — Like many optometrists, Irene Frantzis, OD, FAAO, first became interested in the field because of the time she spent at the eye doctor as a child.…
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