What is dry eye? This condition—which affects more people now than ever before—is caused either by the eye not producing enough tears or tears evaporating too quickly. It can also be called keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), dysfunctional tear syndrome, lacrimal keratoconjunctivitis, evaporative tear deficiency, aqueous tear deficiency and LASIK-induced neurotrophic epitheliopathy…
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NEW YORK, April 3, 2017 — The Optometric Center of New York (OCNY), the affiliated foundation of the SUNY College of Optometry, hosted its 14th annual Eyes on New York Gala on Friday, March 31 at The Plaza in New York City. Bob Colucci, president of the Independent Distribution Division…
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Funding to support student scholarships, patient care, and research New York, NY– The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry has announced a $30,000 gift from CooperVision, a global leader in myopia management. In recognition, SUNY Optometry named a specialized myopia examination room located in the College’s University…
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ORLANDO, June 26, 2017 – Dr. Azinda Morrow, a 2017 graduate of the SUNY College of Optometry’s OD program, is one of 23 recipients of the American Academy of Optometry Foundation’s Johnson & Johnson Vision Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care. The honor recognizes outstanding fourth-year student clinicians…
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What You Need to Know About Age-Related Macular Degeneration New York, NY— If you are age 50 or over, you may be among approximately 11 million in the United States who have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that affects the central part of the eye’s retina, or the part…
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August 19, 2020 Newest members include 33% first generation students and the largest group of underrepresented minorities in the College’s history New York, NY—Amid a global pandemic and call for social equality, SUNY College of Optometry begins the academic year with renewed commitment, collaboration, and confidence as they welcome aboard…
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New York, NY —Hand disinfection with alcohol-based sanitizer has become one of the main strategies for limiting the spread of COVID-19. Since the virus outbreak in March 2020, the widespread use of hand sanitizers has been linked to an increase in eye injuries, especially in children, as revealed in a…
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Dr. Joy Harewood to help advance representation in optometric training and practice New York, NY, February 4, 2021—The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry is pleased to announce the appointment of Joy Harewood, OD, FAAO, as the College’s first Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DDEIB) and…
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New York, NY —Recent research over the past year has illuminated the benefits of natural light to eye health and development, particularly for curbing myopia or nearsightedness in children and young adults. Now a new study from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry reveals how natural bright…
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