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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New York, NY—For the third year in a row, the SUNY College of Optometry chapter of the National Student Optometric Association (NOSA) honors Black History Month with an Inspiration Wall along with a video tribute highlighting the profiles and achievements of Black members affiliated with the College community. On display…
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Over the course of a three-day summer program, Eye-CARE camp aims to prepare prospective applicants for the rigors of the optometry school application process and health professions programs more broadly. Eye-CARE will simultaneously expose participants to the dynamic future of the profession. Please visit the Eye-CARE Summer Camp program website…
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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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Patient with TBI improves sight and outlook on life with help from her eye doctor New York, NY—More than 25 years have passed since retired historian and college professor Mary Marshall, PhD, was a passenger in a car crash that changed the course of her life. “A friend had driven…
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