SUNY Optometry Leaders and Alumnus Honored with National Optometry Awards
Dr. David Heath, Dr. Richard Soden, Dr. Tamara Petrosyan & Dr. Raymond Pirozzolo Recognized for Leadership, Service and Advocacy Advancing the Profession
Dr. David Heath, Dr. Richard Soden, Dr. Tamara Petrosyan & Dr. Raymond Pirozzolo Recognized for Leadership, Service and Advocacy Advancing the Profession
SUNY College of Optometry was featured today on NBC’s TODAY Show in a consumer-focused segment examining eyewear quality, affordability and what patients should know when purchasing glasses.
A team of faculty researchers has been awarded a $500,000 Myopia Research Grant from the American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF) and Meta Reality Labs Research to study how children’s everyday visual experiences may contribute to the development and progression of myopia, or nearsightedness.
The State University of New York College of Optometry held its 52nd commencement at Gotham Hall in Manhattan. 92 graduates earned OD and MS degrees.
On Friday 15 May 2026, the SUNY College of Optometry Class of 2028 gathered to celebrate the annual White Coat Ceremony
Claire Goucher and Page Hazen earn Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence for academic achievement, leadership and service
Microsoft Global Chief Medical Officer Dr. David C. Rhew to deliver keynote address Presidential Medal recipients and honorary degree honorees to be recognized
The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration to expand academic pathways, enhance experiential learning opportunities, and foster faculty and student engagement in areas related to vision care, research, and professional development.