October 2026
Eye on Education
October 2026
ASCO News
Deadline to submit nominations is January 15, 2027
 
The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) announces Eye Opener Sessions, a complement to ASCO’s public awareness campaign, Optometry Gives Me Life.
 
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry offers a Career Center resource, hosted by Boxwood.
 
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Corporate Contributor News
A New Bausch + Lomb Resource for Eye Care Professionals
 
See Your Future More Clearly
 
When the Plan Changes: Navigating Optometry Without a Roadmap
 
FYi OD Student Connect: Practice Across Canada Series
 
Good-Lite Focuses on the Future
 
Mastering Glaucoma Care: Haag-Streit Eyesi Slit Lamp SLT Module
 
Turning Curiosity into Care: Meet Dr. Lisa Jordan
 
Expanding Access and Specialty Eye Care: Updates in Optometric Education
 
Unlocking More Clinical Value from Retinal Imaging
 
Explore Solutions Shaping the Future of Eye Care
Your Guide to Connected Clinical Care
 
New Career Exploration Event for Students, Residents, and Alumni
 
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Member News
“A temple to eye science sits, unassumingly, in midtown Manhattan,” writes E. Tammy Kim in The New Yorker. In her August feature, When Middle Age Comes Into Focus, Kim explores presbyopia, myopia, and how our vision changes as we age, including the patient care and research taking place at SUNY College of Optometry.
 
By Women in Optometry
 
Two alumnae from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) are celebrating a major honor, earning the 2026 Theia Awards of Excellence from Women in Optometry (WO).
 
According to Malai Williams, OD ‘26, the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) at Drexel University “helped raise me into the clinician I am today.” 
 
Partnership expands admissions opportunities for eligible students
 
Midwestern University and the University of Iowa have established a new Admissions and Articulation Agreement designed to streamline educational pathways for qualified students pursuing graduate health sciences degrees.
 
Anshu Chandra ’08, R’09 to Receive Alumni of the Year Award; Four Additional Alumni Recognized for Service, Mentorship, & Rising Leadership
 
News to Share
The National Optometric Association brought its 57th Annual National Convention to St. Louis, Missouri, July 8-12, 2026, bringing together optometrists, students, educators, industry partners, and friends of the NOA for a week centered on connection, collaboration, and the future of optometry.
 
During Sports Eye Safety Month, Amanda Nanasy, OD, highlights how sports can open broader conversations about vision, protection and comprehensive eye care
 
On August 7, 2026, The National Board of Examiners in Optometry® (NBEO®) proudly celebrated its 75th anniversary in Charlotte, North Carolina, marking three-quarters of a century dedicated to optometric competence assessment and public protection.
 
 

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