NEW YORK, NY – Assemblymember Aravella Simotas visited the SUNY College of Optometry campus for a tour of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Unit, which underwent critical upgrades with the help of a $125,000 New York State Community Capital Program grant secured with her assistance. The funding was used to upgrade diagnostic and…
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98 Incoming, High-Achieving Students from Diverse Backgrounds Bring New Perspectives to New York Eye Care New York, NY – SUNY College of Optometry announced today that it welcomed 98 incoming students as part of the class of 2023. The mid-town Manhattan-based University, which also includes an on-site eye care…
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National Optometric Student Association Recognized SUNY Optometry For Work To Increase Diversity In The Field Of Optometry SUNY Optometry Student Awarded Cave Memorial Award For Outstanding Dedication To Community Involvement New York, NY – In recognition of the school’s ongoing work to diversify the field of optometry and improve eye health…
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3rd Annual Health & Wellness Expo at University Eye Center Ensures Access to Healthcare Professionals & Community Partners for New Yorkers of All Ages Provides Care for Children and Families During Children’s Vision and Learning Month NEW YORK, NY— More than 970 New York City community members received free…
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Publications Akopian A, Kumar S, Ramakrishnan H, Viswanathan S, Bloomfield SA. Amacrine cells coupled to ganglion cells via gap junctions are highly vulnerable in glaucomatous mouse retinas. J Comp Neurol. 2019 Jan 1;527(1):159-173. doi: 10.1002/cne.24074. Epub 2016 Jul 25. PMID: 27411041 Bereshpolova Y, Stoelzel C, Chuyi S, Alonso JM, Swadlow…
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WATCH Telemundo 47: Clínica móvil ofrece servicios de salud en NYC NEW YORK, April 16, 2019 — The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry and Community Healthcare Network (CHN) today unveiled Eye Mobile, a mobile health unit, during a ribbon cutting ceremony at CHN’s Washington Heights health center. The partnership will…
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NEW YORK, February 26, 2019 – The SUNY College of Optometry Alumni Association has named Dr. Julia Appel its 2019 Alumna of the Year. The 1991 graduate will be recognized during the 16th annual Eyes on New York Awards Celebration at Cipriani 42 in New York City on Friday, March 22.…
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NEW YORK, February 25, 2019 – Drs. Susan and Mark Fromer will receive the 2019 Eyes on Leadership Award during the 16th annual Eyes on New York Awards Celebration at Cipriani 42 in New York City on Friday, March 22. The gala is the signature event of the Optometric Center…
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NEW YORK, December 13, 2018 – The Optometric Center of New York (OCNY), the affiliated foundation of the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry, will host its 16th annual Eyes on New York Awards Celebration at Cipriani 42 in New York City on Friday, March 22, 2019. This year’s event…
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