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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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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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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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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Alumni take time to guide and inspire the future of optometry New York, NY—The road from pupil to professional in optometry is best traveled with guidance from those who paved the way. Through the Family of Mentors Program (FMP) at SUNY College of Optometry, an initiative designed to help students…
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