SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY WELCOMES CLASS OF 2029 New York, NY — SUNY College of Optometry has officially welcomed the Class of 2029, a well-rounded, vibrant, and accomplished cohort of 96 new students who began classes last month. The group, which includes 77 women and 19 men, represents one of the strongest cohorts in the […]
New York, NY — The SUNY College of Optometry Foundation will honor three outstanding leaders with its Visionary Awards this fall: Dr. Millicent (Millie) Knight; Michelle Lewis; and Susan Olivo. Each has advanced access, equity, and innovation in health and vision care through their advocacy, partnership, and support of the Foundation’s mission. The Visionary Awards recognize […]
New York, NY — SUNY College of Optometry will celebrate the accomplishments of three outstanding alumni at the annual President’s Brunch & Alumni Awards this month with Dr. Tamara Petrosyan ’09, R’10 leading the honors as the College’s 2025 Alumna of the Year. Joining Dr. Petrosyan as honorees are David Tai, ’18, recognized as Alumni Mentor of the Year, and Dr. Amy […]
Nationally recognized vision scientist brings extensive NIH-funded research, teaching innovation, and leadership experience to the role New York, NY — SUNY College of Optometry recently appointed Dr. Lisa Ostrin, OD, PhD, FAAO, FARVO, as Vice President and Dean for Research. A nationally and internationally recognized expert in vision science, Dr. Ostrin brings more than 20 years of experience […]
Dr. Richard Soden receives AOA’s Distinguished Service Award; Dr. Christopher Quinn inducted into National Optometry Hall of Fame New York, NY — The SUNY College of Optometry was prominently represented at the 2025 Optometry’s Meeting and 5th World Congress of Optometry, held June 25–28 in Minneapolis, where members of the College’s extended community were recognized for […]
Annual Residents’ Farewell Ceremony Honors Class of 2025 & a Half Century of Clinical Training Excellence New York, NY — The State University of New York College of Optometry yesterday hosted its 50th annual Residents’ Farewell Ceremony, marking an historic milestone in optometric education. The ceremony celebrated both the achievements of the 34 members of the […]
Selected by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, & Medicine (NASEM), Dr. Robert Chun Contributed Expertise on Visual Field Testing for Disability Determinations to the Report The Report, Which Addresses Best Practices for the Use of Visual Perimetry Devices in Connection with Disability Evaluations, Can be Found HERE New York, NY — SUNY College of Optometry today announced that […]
104 Graduates Earned Advanced Degrees Alongside Honorary Degree Recipients Dr. William K. Stell and Dr. Ted Long Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman Delivered Keynote Address Watch the Full Ceremony HERE New York, NYThe State University of New York College of Optometry held its 51st commencement yesterday, Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Gotham Hall in Manhattan. 104 graduates […]
