Joseph Wobus joined ASCO’s team in late May 2018. He is a rising junior at the University of Maryland, College Park and is pursuing a BS in Computer Science. Joseph’s previous work experience includes working for a grass root campaign for the local county executive and working as a social media and technology intern for Cathay Future […]
The Board of Trustees of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Board of Directors the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) met last month in California to discuss critical issues facing both organizations. Led by ASCO President David Damari and AOA President Christopher Quinn, the meeting took place on Friday, April 13, […]
Representatives from the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), the American Optometric Association (AOA), the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry (ARBO), the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO), and the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) met in February to identify new ways for these associations to collaborate in addressing issues facing […]
ASCO’s newest podcast is on sports and vision therapy and how Doctors of Optometry can help with athletic performance and injury recovery. Dr. Graham Erickson, of Pacific College of Optometry, spoke at length about this very important and timely topic. Take a listen. ASCO’s entire podcast series is at: https://optometriceducation.org/podcasts.
Direct costs awarded from July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 for research at ASCO member institutions totaled approximately $27.2 million, down from $32.7 million the previous year, according to ASCO’s 2016-17 Research Survey Report. 19.3 million came from the National Eye Institute (down from $23.5 million) and $4.1 million from industry (down from $4.3 […]
The number of full-time faculty at the 23 optometry schools and colleges in the 50 states and Puerto Rico grew by 2.9% this year to 777, according to the 2017-18 Annual Faculty Data Report published in March by ASCO. This follows a 5.4% increase from 2015-16 to 2016-17 when the number of institutions increased from […]
Sharing on behalf of Prevent Blindness The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness is pleased to announce the call for nominations for its fourth annual Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children’s Vision Award! The Award recognizes significant efforts by an individual, or group of individuals, to improve public health approaches for […]
ASCO and the Ethics Educators SIG are pleased to announce Cassondra Lux-O’Callaghan as the winner of the 2018 Student Award in Clinical Ethics. This annual national award provides the winner with a $1,000 award check and an acrylic engraved plaque. Cass is a student at Midwestern University, Arizona College of Optometry and is expected to […]
The March 20, 2018 Hints from Heloise column reminded readers how important a yearly visit to the eye doctor is. “Susan in Long Beach, California” shared with Heloise her “amazing experience at our local optometry school’s eye clinic…What a great hidden treasure!” Read the entire column here.
The American Board of Optometry (ABO) appreciates the passion and dedication to educating and training optometry students and helping them achieve their full potential. With precious little time and scarce resources, educators play a pivotal role in shaping their behaviors, philosophy, and commitment to practice. The ABO understands the significant impact educators have on the […]
