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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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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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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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New York, NY—Over 35 years ago, two students at SUNY College of Optometry embarked on a journey that not only led to fulfilling careers but also a life spent together. Today, husband and wife team Frank Barnes, Jr., OD, ’86 and Tanya Carter, OD, ’87, are parents of two grown…
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For Immediate Release: November 30, 2022 New York, NY – SUNY College of Optometry announced that Dr. Michael Sullivan-Mee, OD, FAAO, will step into the role of Chair of Clinical Education beginning July 2023, succeeding Dr. Richard Madonna who stepped down from the position earlier this year after more than…
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7th Innovator Award Winners Develop Creative Solution for Contact Lens Insertion and Removal Aimed to Boost Patient Experience, Autonomy New York, NY—SUNY College of Optometry students, Joanna Latek and Kateryna Nahornyak, both Class of 2024, were named the 2022 Student Innovator Award winners following the College’s 7th annual competition held virtually…
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Class of ’22, R ‘23 Alumna Named Best in Optometry at EyeCon 2023 Conference NEW YORK, NY — The SUNY College of Optometry is thrilled to announce that Dr. Julie Song, ’22, R ‘23 was honored as the recipient of the inaugural Visionary in Eye Care Resident Recognition Award for…
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SUNY Optometry Student Group Scores First Win of Prestigious Preston Cup New York, NY: SUNY College of Optometry and the Student Optometric Association for Private Practice (SOAPP) were awarded the 2023 Preston Cup at the annual SOLutioN Conference in Sacramento, California last week. The Preston Cup is awarded each year…
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