The Arizona College of Optometry (AZCOPT) at Midwestern University has entered into an affiliation agreement with the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) to create a new one-year military optometric residency program. The residency will provide educational opportunities to active-duty optometrists from all branches of the United States Armed Forces, emphasizing ocular disease, vision […]
Ellis Potter, OD ’67, FAAO, was chosen to receive Southern College of Optometry’s Doctor of Ocular Science degree and deliver the commencement address to the Class of 2018 at this year’s commencement address. Known for his longtime service to VOSH International and other international causes, Dr. Potter was recognized by the American Academy of Optometry […]
Student athletes at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) are reaping the benefits of a new vision service program provided to them by the UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry (UIWRSO). The newly completed Sports and Vision Enhancement Service at UIW initially opened in August 2017 by UIWRSO to identify and remediate visual problems that […]
The University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry (UIWRSO) is proud to announce that Dr. Jenny Terrell, has been installed as President of the Texas Optometric Association (TOA). She is the fifth woman to serve in this capacity and will work as the leader of Texas Optometry for the next year. In addition, UIWRSO […]
A number of new initiatives were approved by the ASCO’s Board of Directors during its recent meeting in California. Among these were: Adopting a new approach to applicant pool marketing and engaging a new public relations agency, Truth Collective, in implementing a new campaign. This includes drawing $525,000 from ASCO’s reserves to jump start the […]
Thomas L. Lewis, OD, PhD, president emeritus of Salus University and professor in Salus University’s Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO), was recently honored with the 2018 Career Achievement Award by the Review of Optometry at the recent Southeastern Educational Congress of Optometry (SECO) conference in Atlanta, Ga. In accepting the award, Dr. Lewis commented that he was […]
Industry Spotlight: Johnson & Johnson Vision Johnson & Johnson Vision, through its operating companies, is committed to improving and restoring sight for patients worldwide. Since 1987, ACUVUE® has been on the forefront of research, development and manufacturing to provide contact lens wearers with a portfolio of advanced technologies that deliver superior comfort and exceptional performance. […]
Student Internships Available Walmart is accepting applications for its Optometry Intern Program, which is designed to prepare the company’s next generation of ODs for practice within Walmart and Sam’s Club stores. According to Walmart, the flexible 10-week hands-on training program takes place during the summer between first and second year. It includes an OD mentor, […]
Volk Optical Expands Leadership Team with New Vice President Appointment Utkarsh Sharma, PhD joins Volk as Vice President of Product Development and Strategic Marketing Volk Optical (www.volk.com) has appointed Utkarsh Sharma, PhD Vice President of Product Development and Strategic Marketing. In this new role, Dr. Sharma will lead product development for Volk’s entire range […]
ASCO demonstrated its expanded and ongoing commitment to interprofessional education and collaborative practice under the leadership of the 2012 – 2014 ASCO President, Dr. Jenny Coyle, whose presidential initiatives included establishing ASCO’s Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP) Committee. The importance of IPECP is a fundamental component of ASCO’s 2011 revised “Attributes of Graduates of […]
