New York, NY- Reading plays an important role in our society and is a fundamental component of our education system. However, reading can also compromise our visual health. Children and adolescents spend many hours reading at a developmental stage when their eyes are adjusting their growth based on visual input. A large body of research […]
“The College of Optometry was always in a class of its own.” This was among the opening remarks on March 8, 2023, given by Mr. Harold “Hal” Wilshinsky in response to being named Trustee Emeritus to the Optometric Center of New York’s (OCNY) Board of Trustees. With this honor he joins a special cadre of […]
EIGHTH ANNUAL STUDENT INNOVATOR AWARD WINNERS PROPOSE DEVICE TO PROMOTE ALIGNMENT IN THE OPTIC PATIENT First year students Rena Shilian and Tzvi Friedman (Brooklyn, NY) were selected as recipients of the 8th Annual SUNY Optometry Student Innovator Award. The $5,000 award, sponsored by EssilorLuxottica and The Rick Bay Foundation is designed to recognize and reward […]
SUNY College of Optometry to Establish an Extension Program for Doctor of Optometry Candidates in Syracuse, NY at SUNY Upstate Medical University For Immediate Release – February 21, 2023 Manhattan / Syracuse, NY, February 21, 2023 – Two State University of New York (SUNY) campuses join forces to improve access to health care through growing […]
For Immediate Release: December 29, 2022 Myopia is a leading cause of vision impairment worldwide and is growing in prevalence, this study aims to provide a deeper understanding of the biology of myopia that will lead to new and more effective treatments SUNY College of Optometry’s Dr. David Troilo, was awarded a $2.34 million grant […]
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 a decade of service in […]
Students express gratitude to donors for support that reduces loans and allows greater focus on studies View Additional Photos NEW YORK, NY — The SUNY College of Optometry and its foundation, the Optometric Center of New York (OCNY), recognized nearly 50 current students during the College’s annual Scholarship Presentation program on Tuesday, November 15 with […]
Officers Honored for Acts of Heroism, Bravery, and Overall Professionalism For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 Contact: Holly Liapis; Holly.Liapis@suny.edu; (518) 320-1311 Albany, NY – State University of New York today announced the recipients of the 2022 University Police Awards, the highest recognition by the SUNY Police Chiefs Association. The annual awards honor lieutenants, […]
