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Newsweek Magazine

Over 20 SUNY Optometry alumni and faculty among America’s Best Eye Doctors

Vision Monday

SUNY Optometry alum Dr. Chandra Mickles, ’09, to lead myopia education at Johnson & Johnson Vision

Invision

SUNY Optometry Partners with VSP Global to Launch Camp For Aspiring Eye Doctors

Vision Monday

SUNY Optometry and VSP Global Partner to Launch Eye-CARE Summer Camp for Over 100 Aspiring ODs

Optometry Times

SUNY College of Optometry to Host ‘Race in Optometry: Accountability – One Year Later’ Panel Discussion to be Held on the Occasion of Juneteenth

Review of Optometry

Optometric Workforce Survey Projects Modest Growth, More Employed ODs

Healio

High rate of digital eyestrain seen in college students during pandemic

Optometry Times

Treating sight-threatening retinopathy using OCTA

Vision Monday

SUNY College of Optometry Turns 50, Virtual Event Launches a Year of Celebration and Commemorative Campaign

American Academy of Optometry Foundation

American Academy of Optometry Foundation is pleased to announce the 2021 Johnson & Johnson Vision Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care Grant Recipients

Optometry Times

(SUNY) College of Optometry has received a $30,000 gift from CooperVision

20/20 Magazine

Natural Eyes: Featuring Tamara Petrosyan, O.D., State University of New York College of Optometry

INSIGHT Into Diversity (Page 10)

Dr. Joy Harewood is appointed first director of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at SUNY Optometry.

The River Reporter

Clear vision: Eyes on Main offers high-tech eye care and fashionable glasses for all

Healio Optometry

PCON adds Rett to editorial board

NY Magazine

How to Treat (and Prevent) Dry Eyes, According to Eye Experts

Cell Press Open Access

Darks and Lights, the ‘Yin–Yang’ of Vision Depends on Luminance

Vision Monday

SUNY College of Optometry Receives Major Gift from CooperVision, Funding to Support Scholarships, Patient Care and Research

The Dallas Morning News

Happiness hacks: 3 ways to add joy to your life

NPRs

On National Public Radio (NPRs) Weekend Edition this morning: Do Blue Light Blocking Glasses Really Work?

The Science Times

Why Should You Read Outdoors? Scientific Research Reveals Some Reasons

Vision Monday

Vision Monday: SUNY Optometry Appoints First Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Invision

Invision: ABB Optical Group Announces Winners of Optometry Student Challenge

AARP

AARP: Should You Get Your Eyes Examined Remotely?

Vision Monday

Vision Monday: SUNY Optometry’s First Annual BLAACK Week Program Promotes Cultural Competency

Discover

Discover: What Science Says About Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses

Vision Monday

Vision Monday: Optometric Center of NY’s Annual Eyes on New York Award Celebration Raises $125K and Counting for Education and Vision Care

Healio

Healio: Hours worked, satisfaction similar among male, female ODs

Invision

Invision: VSP Global and AAOF Announce 2020 Practice Excellence Scholarship Recipients

Vision Monday

Vision Monday: SUNY Optometry Foundation to Recognize Several Honorees at its Upcoming Virtual Eyes on New York Gala, Now Set for Nov. 5

Women in Optometry

Women in Optometry: Impact Of Makeup On The Ocular Surface And Dry Eye Disease

Women in Optometry

Women in Optometry: In Service To The Community

Vision Monday

Vision Monday: Jobson Honors Three New ODs on its Online Eyecare Heroes Gallery

Vision Monday

Vision Monday: Treehouse Eyes Adds to Leadership Team to Support Its Expansion

Vision Monday

Vision Monday: Jobson Honors Three New ODs on its Online Eyecare Heroes Gallery

Women in Optometry

Women in Optometry: In Service To The Community

Women in Optometry

Women in Optometry: Impact Of Makeup On The Ocular Surface And Dry Eye Disease

Business Wire

Business Wire: Kubota Vision Announces Research Agreement with The Research Foundation for the State University of New York for a Wearable Myopia Control Device

VSP Global

VSP Global: VSP GLOBAL® AND THE NATIONAL OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION HONOR FIVE OPTOMETRY STUDENTS WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS DR. MARVIN R. POSTON LEADERSHIP AWARD

Healio

Healio: SUNY forms task force to address racial disparities, inequality in optometry

VisionMonday

Vision Monday: Drs. Mark and Danielle Feder, Father-Daughter ODs, Launch Daily Doc Website

Healio

Healio: Race in optometry panel: Change starts with mentorship, awareness

Vision Monday

Vision Monday: The Optometric Center of New York Names Richard Soden, OD, as New Board President

Vision Monday

Vision Monday: SUNY Optometry Opens State-of-the-Art Barbara Saltzman Center for Pediatric Eyecare

Harlem World

Harlem World: SUNY Optometry State-Of-The-Art Pediatric Eye Care Center For NYers From Harlem To Hollis

Crain’s Health Pulse

Crain’s Health Pulse: Hospital seek financial assistance from insurers as COvid losses pile up

NECO News

NECO News: NECO Hosts Annual Global Health Leadership Development Program

Crain’s Health Pulse

Crain’s Health Pulse: H+H, SUNY ink $12M contract for vision services

Politico

Politico: SUNY College of Optometry signed a five-year, $12 million contract

Crain’s Health Pulse

Crain’s Health Pulse: SUNY prepares to open pediatric eye center with $1M gift

Politico

Politico: Report: Few yeshivas providing substantially equivalent education

Politico

Politico: Cuomo to push proposals to lower prescription drug costs

Vision Monday

Vision Monday: SUNY College of Optometry to Name New State-of-the-Art Pediatric Eye Care Center in Honor of Barbara Saltzman

Harlem World

Harlem World: On Veterans Day, SUNY Optometry Recognizes Partnership With Veterans Affairs Hospital And Health Centers

Queens Gazette

Queens Gazette: Upgraded Neuro-Optometric Unit At SUNY College Of Optometry

Invision

Invision: Suny Optometry’s University Eye Center Announces New Chief of Pediatrics

Review of Optometry

Review of Optometry: Living with Blue Light Exposure

Gotham Gazatte

Gotham Gazatte: Seeing Healthcare Through a New Lens

Women In Optometry

Women In Optometry: Congratulations, Class of 2019

CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada: How a park-strolling Manhattan optometrist became an unwitting guinea pig in a facial recognition experiment

Eyecare Business

Eyecare Business: SUNY College of Optometry Breaks Ground on Pediatric Center

Invision

Invision: Optometry College Breaks Ground on Pediatric Eyecare Center

Crain’s New York

Crain’s New York: SUNY to open new pediatric eye care center in 2020

Vision Monday

Vision Monday: SUNY Optometry Breaks Ground on Center for Pediatric Eye Care

Telemundo 47

Telemundo 47: Clínica móvil ofrece servicios de salud en NYC

Vision Monday

Vision Monday: Sagnieres, Hood to Receive Honorary Degrees from SUNY Optometry

The New York Times

The New York Times: We Built a (Legal) Facial Recognition Machine for $60

Vision Monday

Vision Monday: The NYC Party Scene at Vision Expo East 2019

Vision Monday

Vision Monday: SUNY Optometry to Honor Dr. Julia Appel as 2019 Alumni of Year at Upcoming ‘Eyes on New York’ Gala

NYMetroParents.com

NYMetroParents.com: SUNY Optometry and SightGlass Vision are Seeking Nearsighted Children for a Clinic Trial

Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal: Every Gadget and App Should Have a Dark Mode

Optometry and Vision Science

Optometry and Vision Science: Blue-blocking Filters and Digital Eyestrain

Vision Monday

Vision Monday: Eye Care and Eyewear Groups and Professionals Get Ready to Give Back for #GivingTuesday

Vision Monday

Vision Monday: Eyes on New York Awards to Honor Regeneron, Drs. Mark and Susan Fromer

Optometry and Vision Science

Optometry and Vision Science: Visual Perception: A Clinical Orientation, 5th ed by Dr. Steven H. Schwartz

PLOS Biology

PLOS Biology: Gene expression in response to optical defocus of opposite signs reveals bidirectional mechanism of visually guided eye growth

Bronx Times

Bronx Times: Eye Care Unlimited still going strong 25 years later

Politico

Politico: SUNY Optometry pursuing new ways to diversify (PDF)

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July 30, 2021

NEWSWEEK NAMES SUNY OPTOMETRY ALUMNI AND FACULTY AMONG AMERICA’S BEST EYE DOCTORS

Two SUNY Optometry graduates lead the list of optometrists ranked nationwide New York, NY— Over 20 alumni and faculty from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry have been awarded America’s Best Eye Doctors 2021 by Newsweek magazine. The prestigious honor recognizing the top 300 ophthalmologists and optometrists in the United States […]

July 30, 2021

SUNY OPTOMETRY THIRD-YEAR STUDENTS MARK THE TRANSITION FROM CLASSROOM TO CLINIC AT ANNUAL WHITE COAT CEREMONY

New York, NY—Following over a year of remote lectures and small group pre-clinical practice, 95 members of the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry Class of 2023 came together to celebrate a major milestone on the way to becoming eye doctors during a White Coat Ceremony hosted on campus and broadcast virtually […]

July 28, 2021

NEWSWEEK NAMES SUNY OPTOMETRY ALUMNI AND FACULTY AMONG AMERICA’S BEST EYE DOCTORS

July 19, 2021

LARGEST RESIDENCY CLASS IN SUNY OPTOMETRY HISTORY BEGINS TRAINING

New York, NY—The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry welcomed new residents hailing from regions close to home and across the nation during an on-campus orientation held on July 16. A diverse group comprised of 22 recent graduates from SUNY Optometry, including one candidate in the final leg of completing a joint […]

July 15, 2021

SUNY Optometry Announces 2021 Mentor of the Year

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 connect with graduates, organizations, and […]

July 8, 2021

You Can Have the Healthiest Eyes on the Block

From exploring your family tree to wearing proper eyewear, there are lots of things you can do to give your eye health a boost. Know your family history. Are there any eye conditions that run in your family? Ask around, then let your eye care provider know so they can assess your risk for those diseases. […]

July 7, 2021

SUNY OPTOMETRY PARTNERS WITH VSP GLOBAL TO LAUNCH CAMP FOR ASPIRING EYE DOCTORS

Program seeks to guide and inspire underrepresented students to careers in healthcare New York, NY—State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry welcomed more than 100 aspiring optometry students from close to home and abroad to its newly launched Eye-CARE Summer Camp, a three-day program designed to expose participants to the optometric profession […]

June 23, 2021

RACE IN OPTOMETRY—ONE YEAR LATER

Panelists praise slow but steady progress for people of color in optometric education and practice New York, NY— The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry reflected on the progress to recruit, advance, and support people of color during Race in Optometry—One Year Later, featuring perspectives from panelists from various sectors of optometry. […]

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In the Press

Over 20 SUNY Optometry alumni and faculty among America’s Best Eye Doctors

SUNY Optometry alum Dr. Chandra Mickles, ’09, to lead myopia education at Johnson & Johnson Vision

SUNY Optometry Partners with VSP Global to Launch Camp For Aspiring Eye Doctors

SUNY Optometry and VSP Global Partner to Launch Eye-CARE Summer Camp for Over 100 Aspiring ODs

Top 10 digital resources for ODs by Thomas A. Wong, OD, FNAP

A Round Of Applause For The 2021 Top Optometry Graduates

Deﬁning race and ethnicity in Optometry

Binovi Products Within John McEnroe Tennis Academy

Sandbox Story – Interview of Dr. Andrea Thau

SUNY College of Optometry to Host ‘Race in Optometry: Accountability – One Year Later’ Panel Discussion to be Held on the Occasion of Juneteenth

Optometric Workforce Survey Projects Modest Growth, More Employed ODs

High rate of digital eyestrain seen in college students during pandemic

Treating sight-threatening retinopathy using OCTA

SUNY College of Optometry Turns 50, Virtual Event Launches a Year of Celebration and Commemorative Campaign

American Academy of Optometry Foundation is pleased to announce the 2021 Johnson & Johnson Vision Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care Grant Recipients

(SUNY) College of Optometry has received a $30,000 gift from CooperVision

Natural Eyes: Featuring Tamara Petrosyan, O.D., State University of New York College of Optometry

Dr. Joy Harewood is appointed first director of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at SUNY Optometry.

Clear vision: Eyes on Main offers high-tech eye care and fashionable glasses for all

PCON adds Rett to editorial board

How to Treat (and Prevent) Dry Eyes, According to Eye Experts

Darks and Lights, the ‘Yin–Yang’ of Vision Depends on Luminance

SUNY College of Optometry Receives Major Gift from CooperVision, Funding to Support Scholarships, Patient Care and Research

Happiness hacks: 3 ways to add joy to your life

On National Public Radio (NPRs) Weekend Edition this morning: Do Blue Light Blocking Glasses Really Work?

Why Should You Read Outdoors? Scientific Research Reveals Some Reasons

Vision Monday: SUNY Optometry Appoints First Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Invision: ABB Optical Group Announces Winners of Optometry Student Challenge

AARP: Should You Get Your Eyes Examined Remotely?

Vision Monday: SUNY Optometry’s First Annual BLAACK Week Program Promotes Cultural Competency

Discover: What Science Says About Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses

Vision Monday: Optometric Center of NY’s Annual Eyes on New York Award Celebration Raises $125K and Counting for Education and Vision Care

Healio: Hours worked, satisfaction similar among male, female ODs

Invision: VSP Global and AAOF Announce 2020 Practice Excellence Scholarship Recipients

Vision Monday: SUNY Optometry Foundation to Recognize Several Honorees at its Upcoming Virtual Eyes on New York Gala, Now Set for Nov. 5

Women in Optometry: Impact Of Makeup On The Ocular Surface And Dry Eye Disease

Women in Optometry: In Service To The Community

Vision Monday: Jobson Honors Three New ODs on its Online Eyecare Heroes Gallery

Vision Monday: Treehouse Eyes Adds to Leadership Team to Support Its Expansion

Vision Monday: Jobson Honors Three New ODs on its Online Eyecare Heroes Gallery

Women in Optometry: In Service To The Community

Women in Optometry: Impact Of Makeup On The Ocular Surface And Dry Eye Disease

Business Wire: Kubota Vision Announces Research Agreement with The Research Foundation for the State University of New York for a Wearable Myopia Control Device

VSP Global: VSP GLOBAL® AND THE NATIONAL OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION HONOR FIVE OPTOMETRY STUDENTS WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS DR. MARVIN R. POSTON LEADERSHIP AWARD

Healio: SUNY forms task force to address racial disparities, inequality in optometry

Vision Monday: Drs. Mark and Danielle Feder, Father-Daughter ODs, Launch Daily Doc Website

Healio: Race in optometry panel: Change starts with mentorship, awareness

Vision Monday: The Optometric Center of New York Names Richard Soden, OD, as New Board President

Vision Monday: SUNY Optometry Opens State-of-the-Art Barbara Saltzman Center for Pediatric Eyecare

Harlem World: SUNY Optometry State-Of-The-Art Pediatric Eye Care Center For NYers From Harlem To Hollis

Crain’s Health Pulse: Hospital seek financial assistance from insurers as COvid losses pile up

NECO News: NECO Hosts Annual Global Health Leadership Development Program

Crain’s Health Pulse: H+H, SUNY ink $12M contract for vision services

Politico: SUNY College of Optometry signed a five-year, $12 million contract

Crain’s Health Pulse: SUNY prepares to open pediatric eye center with $1M gift

Politico: Report: Few yeshivas providing substantially equivalent education

Politico: Cuomo to push proposals to lower prescription drug costs

Vision Monday: SUNY College of Optometry to Name New State-of-the-Art Pediatric Eye Care Center in Honor of Barbara Saltzman

Harlem World: On Veterans Day, SUNY Optometry Recognizes Partnership With Veterans Affairs Hospital And Health Centers

Queens Gazette: Upgraded Neuro-Optometric Unit At SUNY College Of Optometry

Invision: Suny Optometry’s University Eye Center Announces New Chief of Pediatrics

Review of Optometry: Living with Blue Light Exposure

Gotham Gazatte: Seeing Healthcare Through a New Lens

Women In Optometry: Congratulations, Class of 2019

CBC/Radio-Canada: How a park-strolling Manhattan optometrist became an unwitting guinea pig in a facial recognition experiment

Eyecare Business: SUNY College of Optometry Breaks Ground on Pediatric Center

Invision: Optometry College Breaks Ground on Pediatric Eyecare Center

Crain’s New York: SUNY to open new pediatric eye care center in 2020

Vision Monday: SUNY Optometry Breaks Ground on Center for Pediatric Eye Care

Telemundo 47: Clínica móvil ofrece servicios de salud en NYC

Vision Monday: Sagnieres, Hood to Receive Honorary Degrees from SUNY Optometry

The New York Times: We Built a (Legal) Facial Recognition Machine for $60

Vision Monday: The NYC Party Scene at Vision Expo East 2019

Vision Monday: SUNY Optometry to Honor Dr. Julia Appel as 2019 Alumni of Year at Upcoming ‘Eyes on New York’ Gala

NYMetroParents.com: SUNY Optometry and SightGlass Vision are Seeking Nearsighted Children for a Clinic Trial

Wall Street Journal: Every Gadget and App Should Have a Dark Mode

Optometry and Vision Science: Blue-blocking Filters and Digital Eyestrain

Vision Monday: Eye Care and Eyewear Groups and Professionals Get Ready to Give Back for #GivingTuesday

Vision Monday: Eyes on New York Awards to Honor Regeneron, Drs. Mark and Susan Fromer