Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry (NOVA) students taught kids about eye examinations — in a different and fun way — during a “teddy bear clinic” at the university’s 10th annual Day for Children. The clinic was arranged by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital for the event, where 5,000 children and their families learned about health […]
In August, the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) was one of 11 organizations in Illinois to receive a federal Navigator Grant, which aims to help consumers understand the new Health Insurance Marketplace. Nationally, $67 million was awarded; at $504,016, ICO’s award was the second highest in the state. Handling more than 100,000 patient visits annually, […]
Southern College of Optometry (SCO) officially dedicated its new academic facility in an October ceremony that attracted more than 1,000 people to tour the new complex during Homecoming weekend. Completed after more than two years of planning and construction, the $9.4 million facility adds 23,016 square feet to SCO’s campus in Memphis. The new building’s […]
Gucci introduced a new autumn/winter 2013/2014 eyewear collection that features the web ribbon detail on the temples. The web stripe, in green-red-green and blue-red-blue has its roots in the art of horse-riding and is one of Gucci’s most iconic motifs. The collection includes four pairs of sunglasses and three optical frames as well as three […]
Recently, Pacific University had the honor of hosting two outstanding events promoting InfantSEE, the public health program managed by Optometry Cares – The AOA Foundation. The events featured inspiring talks by Tom Sullivan, author, composer, motivational speaker and previous winner of the American Foundation for the Blind’s Helen Keller Achievement Award, and Dr. Glen Steele, […]
The Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry (AZCOPT) recently received an accreditation notification for its Doctor of Optometry graduate degree program from the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE). ACOE classified AZCOPT’s “Accredited” status for the maximum term of eight years. The “Accredited” designation indicates that AZCOPT’s doctoral program meets and is in compliance with […]
ASCO’s comprehensive Admission Requirements handbook for prospective optometry students and health professions advisors has been updated and can be found on the ASCO website at http://www.opted.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ASCO-Admission-Requirements-Handbook-2013.pdf. The 107-page handbook provides general information about the profession of optometry, preparing for optometry school, deciding where to apply and financing an education as well as specific information about […]
On Oct. 30, more than 900 prospective optometry school applicants and representatives from the schools and colleges of optometry participated in ASCO’s first virtual optometry fair. The virtual optometry fair was an opportunity for students to ask questions from the comfort of their own computers as they consider if optometry is the right profession for […]
ASCO has hired Telethia R. Owens to fill the position of Manager, Administrative and Board Services/Executive Assistant. Telethia has 21 years of administrative and office management experience with two associations and the federal government, including the National Institutes of Health, as well as in the for-profit sector. She lives in Anne Arundel County, Md., with […]
ASCO invites the schools and colleges of optometry to send us photos of students and faculty working in the clinic, lab and classroom and participating in campus life and outreach. We will use the photos on our website and in various printed materials to help showcase and convey key messages about the profession of optometry […]
