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—SUNY College of Optometry Distinguished Teaching Professor Sherry Bass, OD, ’80, has been named among the 2021 Most Influential Women in Optical released this week by Vision Monday. Dr. Bass was selected for the Above and Beyond category of influential women who have led the way in giving…
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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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How vision rehabilitation can strengthen sight, improve quality of life New York, NY — Did you know that nearly 3 million Americans age 40 and older have low vision (National Institutes of Health)? It is a condition that can impact people of all ages but mostly found in older adults. …
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Virtual golden anniversary party to kick off a year of celebration New York, NY— The State University of New York College of Optometry community is gearing up to celebrate 50 years of study and service with a virtual celebration that will launch a year-long commemorative campaign stretching through June 2022…
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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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