The Boards of Directors of ASCO and the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) held a joint meeting Sept. 21 to discuss a number of issues of importance to both organizations. Hosted by NBEO in Charlotte, N.C., the meeting enhanced rapport among members of the Boards, enriched understanding of the interests and priorities of […]
ASCO sponsored its fifth Optometry Virtual Fair on Oct. 28. All of schools and colleges that were ASCO members at that time participated in the Fair, giving nearly 300 prospective applicants a chance to online “chat” with school and college representatives. The Virtual Fair is part of the ASCO-American Optometric Association Project on Further Developing […]
The business research firm IBIS World has listed “optometrists” on its list of Top US Industries For Women. Using its database of more than 700 industry reports, in conjunction with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment statistics, the firm chose six industries it sees as offering unique employment advantages for women based on 2009-2014 data. The […]
Did you know that ASCO has a blog? Would you like to contribute to it? It’s an opportunity to promote your school, your profession or any topic related to being a Doctor of Optometry. If you’re interested in writing a post for the blog, e-mail Kimberly O’Sullivan.
Click here for SIG contact information. BINOCULAR VISION AND PERCEPTION EDUCATORS Met: Oct. 10, 2015 Chair: Dr. Pia Hoenig/Dr. Christina Esposito (Dr. Marc Taub ran the meeting in Dr. Esposito’s absence) Chair Elect: Dr. Alicia Feis Discussion Topics: Dr. Efrain Castellanos will investigate creation of an online portal that can be used for sharing documents, […]
There is no escaping the fact that an optometric education is a challenging endeavor. To succeed, optometry students must work hard to master the knowledge and skill necessary to become a Doctor of Optometry. But beyond the very demanding curriculum, optometry students and educators are faced with another formidable challenge that never goes away: the […]
Eyecare practitioners throughout the ASCO community and across the globe have helped to validate the importance of OCT technology as a standard of care. Optovue understands the critical role these partnerships play in furthering continued innovation, and with this mindset has expanded its relationships with the ASCO community and solidified the Optovue brand in the […]
Planning is well under way for ASCO’s Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Summit, which will be held Feb. 5-6, 2016 in Fullerton, Calif. Hosted by ASCO with additional funding provided by Allergan, Alcon, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care and HOYA Vision Care, the Summit will bring together representatives from ASCO member institutions and other champions of […]
Optometric Education announces that two future editions of the journal will each focus on a specific theme. ► Diversity and Cultural and Linguistic Competence (Deadline to submit papers: Dec. 31, 2016) This edition will focus on the diversity of our students, faculty and profession and all aspects of cultural and linguistic competence, including professional, organizational and […]
The Board of Directors of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) elected a new Executive Committee at its Annual Meeting June 23-24 in Seattle, Wash: • President – Dr. David Heath, President, State University of New York College of Optometry • President-Elect – Dr. Karla Zadnik, Dean and Professor, The Ohio State […]
