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A look back at the SUNY College of Optometry’s 4th Annual Career Symposium: The Emerging Professional which took place on April 12, 2015

On average, 30% of the world is myopic (nearsighted) and by 2050, based on current trends, almost 50% will be myopic. Dr. Xiaoying Zhu (OD, MD, PhD), lead clinician at University Eye Center’s Myopia Control Clinic, discusses the global crisis. Reach out to (212) 938-4015 or myopia@sunyopt.edu to make an…

SUNY Optometry received a $1.5M grant from the State of New York to expand 3,000 sq. ft. of its clinical care facilities in November 2016. Funds raised through Our Vision for Children will be used to purchase new equipment, innovative diagnostic technology and modern furnishings to create a welcoming environment…

Is your child’s prescription progressing at a high rate? SUNY Optometry’s Dr. Xiaoying Zhu discusses how University Eye Center’s Myopia Control Center helps slow the progression of myopia, or nearsightedness.

Studies estimate that half of the world’s population will have myopia by 2050. SUNY Optometry’s Dr. Xiaoying Zhu discusses how University Eye Center’s Myopia Control Center gives children immediate help and provides parents with information they can use to make the best long-term decisions for their kids’ vision.

Dr. Appel talks about helping a young woman who was struggling in school and frustrated.