Erin M. Kenny, OD, Low Vision Rehabilitation resident Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry was chosen as this year’s recipient of the Alfred A. Rosenbloom, Jr., Low Vision Residency Award. The award is intended to promote the practice and development of the field of low vision by providing incentive and support to sustain talented optometric […]
Salus University has made a commitment to ensure that clinical and didactic educational facilities are state-of-the-art. Central to this commitment is the redesign and renovation of the Clinical Skills Lab. The redesigned lab will provide the University’s Pennsylvania College of Optometry students with an optimum learning experience in a progressive atmosphere as technology rapidly changes […]
Earlier this year the American Optometric Association (AOA) announced the creation of a surgical curriculum project team consisting of some of the most accomplished clinicians and educators from around the United States. Dr. Gregory S. Moore, Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) faculty member accepted his nomination by the AOA Board of Directors to be a […]
by Amanda Howarth, ASCO Intern On August 21st, 2017, individuals across the United States will wait in anticipation for an incredible and rare astronomical event – a total solar eclipse. In a total solar eclipse, the Moon moves between the sun and the Earth and completely covers the sun. The sky will become dark and […]
Amanda Howarth joined ASCO’s team in late February. Amanda is a senior at The George Washington University majoring in public health and biology. With graduation quickly approaching, Amanda hoped to gain experience working in a non-profit organization and learn what makes a non-profit run successfully. Passionate about public health, Amanda understands the importance of good […]
The number of full-time faculty at optometry schools and colleges grew by 5.4% last year, to 755 from 716 FTE the year before, according to the 2016-17 Annual Faculty Data Report published this past week by ASCO. Contributing to this increase in faculty was an increase in the number of institutions participating in the survey; […]
by Amanda Howarth, ASCO Intern On February 18-19, 2017, the Inter-Organizational Communications and Cooperation Committee (IOCCC) met in Dallas, Texas. The following five IOCCC organizations sent representatives to the event: the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO), the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), the American Optometric Association (AOA), the Association of Regulatory Boards […]
ASCO’s Culture Task Force, chaired by ASCO President Dr. Karla Zadnik, met on March 16 to continue the progress being made in developing ASCO’s comprehensive Strategic Plan. The charge of the Task Force is to analyze the responses to a recent volunteer culture survey and to make recommendations to the Board of Directors for changes […]
Luxury eyeglass lens producer SeikoVision announced, through a partnership with HOYA Vision Care, the launch of two new products: Sensity, a new brand of light-reactive lenses and HOYA DF, distortion-free optics. “The only way for independent practices to overcome commoditization and price erosion is for HOYA to provide them with new technology that is not […]
Transitions Optical has announced the renewal of its Diversity Advisory Board members for 2017. This seven-member Board consists of eye health, cultural and style experts for each of the largest and fastest-growing ethnic groups in the U.S. and will help guide the Transitions Cultural Connections™ initiative. “We are fortunate to have strong partners in our […]
