New York, NY—Following over a year of remote lectures and small group pre-clinical practice, 95 members of the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry Class of 2023 came together to celebrate a major milestone on the way to becoming eye doctors during a White Coat Ceremony hosted…
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New York, NY— The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry is proud to receive an “affirm re-accreditation” decision from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), one of seven institutional accrediting bodies in the United States that is recognized by the US Secretary of Education and…
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The Center for Pediatric Eye Care at the University Eye Center keeps kids focused on learning New York, NY— Did you know that over 5 million children in the U.S. struggle to learn because of an undiagnosed vision problem? As kids ready for school this year, eye exams are more…
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New York, NY — The SUNY College of Optometry Alumni Association has named Neera Kapoor, OD, MS, ’94, as the 2021 “Alumna of the Year.” The award celebrates SUNY Optometry graduates who remain involved with the College through volunteerism and financial support, dedication to the profession through education, organized practice, publications or…
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Over 90 graduates earn degrees with Tweedy, Cepko as honorary recipients Keynote address given by NYS Assemblymember Paulin The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry held its 47th commencement on Thursday, May 20th, for 94 students who became doctors during an on-campus hybrid ceremony featuring pre-recorded…
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With great sadness, SUNY College of Optometry shares the passing of Clinical Professor Emeritus, David E. FitzGerald, OD, FAAO, and FCOVD. He was 80 years old. A Diplomate Pediatric Optometry, Dr. FitzGerald’s career at the College from 1971-2005 comprised teaching, clinical research and administration roles. He is credited with co-founding…
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47th commencement address to be given by NYS Assemblymember Paulin New York, NY— Marking 50 years of scholarship and service this year, the State University of New York College of Optometry will recognize two distinguished professionals who have made lasting contributions in their respective fields with honorary degrees during the…
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New York, NY—SUNY College of Optometry second-year student Natalie Duider was named the 2021 Student Innovator Award winner following the College’s 6th annual competition held virtually on April 16. Her winning concept called “The At-Home Amblyopia Activity Book” offers simple yet accessible MFBF (monocular fixation in a binocular field) vision…
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