“On behalf of all New Yorkers, I congratulate President David A. Heath and everyone affiliated with the SUNY College of Optometry and its endowing Foundation, the Optometric Center of New York, on this milestone anniversary.” – GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO More than 300 people from across the ophthalmic industry gathered at The Plaza for the 13th annual Eyes on New York Gala on Friday, April 15. The event celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Optometric Center of New York, the affiliated foundation of the SUNY College of Optometry, which celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2016. Brent L. Saunders, chief executive officer and president of Allergan, and Martin L. Bassett, chief executive officer of Walman, were honored. The OCNY is committed to supporting vision care for the poor and underserved, awarding scholarships to optometry students who are academically outstanding and financially deserving, and supporting research that will advance eye and vision care. The annual gala is the OCNY’s largest fundraising event and a perennial highlight surrounding Vision Expo East. The evening included both live and silent auctions, dancing, and opportunities to network with a range of industry professionals. This year’s event raised more than $330,000. 45 13th Annual Eyes on New York Gala Honorees Brent Saunders and Martin Bassett.
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