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May 9, 2025

SUNY OPTOMETRY ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER & HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS FOR 2025 GRADUATION CEREMONY

Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman, Chair of the Standing Committee on Higher Education, to Give Keynote Address Drs. William K. Stell & Ted Long, Leaders in Vision Science & Public Health, to Receive Honorary Degrees New York, NY — SUNY College of Optometry today announced that its 2025 Commencement Ceremony will feature a keynote address from Assemblywoman Alicia […]

April 23, 2025

SUNY OPTOMETRY RESEARCHER PUBLISHES LANDMARK STUDY ON CHILDREN’S EYE DEVELOPMENT

Study Reveals Key Differences in Ocular Growth Patterns & Informs Future Care for Children with Crossed Eyes New York, NY — SUNY College of Optometry today announced that Dr. Jingyun Wang, Associate Professor and Director of the Pediatric Vision Research Lab, published a landmark study in Ophthalmic and Physiologic Optics examining the developmental patterns […]

April 15, 2025

SUNY OPTOMETRY CLINICAL RESEARCH SITE TEAM RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD FOR STATISTICALLY PERFECT QUALITY OF CARE

One of Over 100 Clinical Site Teams Nationwide, SUNY Optometry is the Only Team to Earn This Prestigious Honor in 2024 The Team Earned Perfect Patient Quality Score of 1.0, According to Nationally Recognized Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG) New York, NY — The SUNY College of Optometry today announced that their clinical research […]

April 4, 2025

SUNY OPTOMETRY CONNECTS STUDENTS WITH JOBS & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AT 13TH ANNUAL CAREER SYMPOSIUM

Symposium Brings Together Students, Faculty, Outside Optometry Professionals to Discuss New Horizons in Optometry, Learn About Career Opportunities & Expand Network Optometry Professionals Hosted Five Interactive Sessions On Topics Ranging from Guiding Optometric Policies to Building & Growing the Optometry Practice of the Future New York, NY — SUNY College of Optometry hosted its 13th Annual […]

March 31, 2025

SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY CELEBRATES OPENING OF STATE-OF-THE-ART PRIMARY EYE CARE CLINIC WITH RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY

Clinic Will Serve Tens of Thousands of New Yorkers Annually, Fuel Creativity in the Classroom, Enhance Educational Experience for Students & Improve Health Outcomes for Patients Coinciding with World Optometry Week, Ceremony Brings Together Over 170 Optometry Community Members, Including Patients, Alumni & Students New York, NY — SUNY College of Optometry is celebrating the grand […]

March 25, 2025

SUNY OPTOMETRY FOUNDATION GIFTED $400,000 FROM LAVELLE FUND FOR THE BLIND TO HELP TRANSFORM EYE CARE SERVICES IN UPSTATE NEW YORK

Grant Bolsters Resources for Patient Access to Eye Care in Partnership with Syracuse Community Health New York, NY — SUNY College of Optometry Foundation announced today that it received a $400,000 grant from the Lavelle Fund for the Blind, Inc. This two-year grant will transform eye care in services in Upstate New York, strengthening the […]

March 7, 2025

SUNY College of Optometry Alumna Publishes Children’s Book About A Child’s Eyeglass Journey

March 10, 2025- New York, NY: – SUNY College of Optometry Alumna Dr. Samantha Slotnick, ’04. R’05 is a behavioral optometrist practicing in Scarsdale, New York, who has completed her new book, “But MOMMY, I can SEE!”, a charming story that centers around a young girl who has trouble remembering to use her glasses for […]

March 7, 2025

Transforming Vision: SUNY College of Optometry 2025 State of the College Address

2024 Annual Report is available online. Watch the State of the College. March 7, 2025- New York, NY: – SUNY College of Optometry held its 2025 State of the College Address, delivered by President Dr. David Troilo. The annual event was the first address by Dr. Troilo after being named the fourth President this past […]

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