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“Integrate what you believe in every area of your life. Take your heart to work and ask the most and best of everybody else, too.” –Meryl Streep I had an interesting experience recently. Some of you may know that my hobby is quilting. I was with some friends constructing a block where lining up …
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Salus University PCO and Seton Hill University Announce Articulation Agreement
Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) in Elkins Park, Pa. and Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pa. announced they have joined in an articulation agreement. Under the 3+4 degree program …
Dr. Arol Augsburger Honored with Industry Award
ICO President Dr. Arol Augsburger, was honored to receive the James A. Boucher Award of Excellence at the National Academies of Practice Annual Meeting and Forum in Philadelphia on March 18. Dr. Augsburger has …
Two Exciting Projects Underway at Salus University, PCO
New and expanded facilities at the Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry will offer students access to the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment in order to provide an optimal learning …
BlazerVision Improves how UAB Student-athletes Play the Game
Madison Millsaps, a UAB softball player, receives a comprehensive eye exam from UAB optometry student, Grant Fowler Student-athletes at the University of Alabama at Birmingham will see their sport in …
Salus University Learning Resource Center Renovations Complete
Salus University’s Learning Resource Center was officially unveiled to students, faculty, and staff in the beginning of January. Third year Salus Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) student, Alexander …
Salus University Awarded Funds for Patient Centered Medical Home
The Eye Institute (TEI) of Salus University/PCO has partnered with CityLife Neighborhood Clinics/Ampersand Health, LLC to create a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) within TEI’s Philadelphia clinic. …
National Academies of Practice Inducts Distinguished Practitioners Fellows
The National Academies of Practice (NAP) inducted several Distinguished Practitioners & Fellows of NAP during a gala banquet on March 18, 2017 in Philadelphia, PA. They are pictured above top from left to …
Dr. Jingyun Wang of Salus University Receives AOF Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. Innovation in Education Grant
Dr. Jingyun Wang, PhD, assistant professor at the Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO), has been awarded the University’s first-ever Innovation in Education grant from The American …
SUNY College of Optometry Earns AAHRPP Accreditation
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) accredited SUNY College of Optometry’s human subject research program on Wednesday, March 22. AAHRPP provides …
KYCO Faculty Presents at National Meeting
Roya Attar, OD, assistant clinical professor and director of professional relations for the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO), recently presented a poster at the 2016 American …
KYCO Associate Dean Published in International Journal
Dr. Donald J. Egan, in collaboration with colleagues at the Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry, recently had an article, “The effect of multifocal soft contact lenses on corneal wave …
Dr. Elizabeth Steele Named Optometric Educator of the Year
The American Optometric Association has named Elizabeth Steele, OD, associate dean for Clinical Affairs in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, its Optometric Educator of the Year. …
The Southern College of Optometry is a Great Place to Work
Southern College of Optometry recently was named the recipient of the Top Workplaces Award for the fourth year in a row. The Memphis newspaper conducted a survey of the city’s employers to select the highest …
SUNY Optometry’s Dr. Alexandra Benavente-Perez Advocates for Vision Research Funding on Capitol Hill
SUNY Optometry’s Dr. Alexandra Benavente-Perez met with staffers for Sen. Charles Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, and Rep. Yvette Clarke during the Association for Research in Vision and …
Sieving, Gomez to Receive Honorary Degrees from SUNY Optometry
SUNY College of Optometry will recognize two distinguished professionals who have made lasting contributions in their respective fields with honorary degrees during its 2017 commencement ceremony. Dr. Paul A. …
KYCO Collaborates with Cassini
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO), has announced a collaboration agreement with Cassini to provide the next generation of Doctors of Optometry with one of the most innovative …
Pacific College of Optometry Unveils New EyeVan Mobile Clinic
Steady rain did little to dampen the excitement of nearly 100 supporters on hand to celebrate Pacific University’s state-of-the-art mobile eyecare and vision clinic on Thursday, March 9. The group convened …
KYCO Faculty Members Present Poster at National Meeting
Drs. Donald J. Egan and Donnie Akers presented scientific posters in collaboration with the Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry titled “Peripheral Corneal Shape Assessment – How …
Optometry Library in Africa Receives New Life
Optometry school is already difficult. Imagine attending school where there are depleted resources due to a fire. That is the case at the Malawi School of Optometry Program in Africa. Their School at Mzuzu …
The Dr. Lorraine Voorhees Student Achievement Center Resource Room Dedicated
On March 27, 2017, Ketchum University formally dedicated the Dr. Lorraine Voorhees Student Achievement Center Resource Room. “We are privileged to formally recognize Dr. Voorhees, a 1971 alumna of the Los …
Dr. Jan Bergmanson named Contact Lens Educator of the Year
The International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE) recently announced their 2017 Contact Lens Educator of the Year Award and the recipient was the University of Houston College of Optometry’s …
PCO’s Innovative Scholars Program in Optometry to Graduate First Class in 2017
With its first cohort set to graduate this year, Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry’s Accelerated Scholars Program has proven to be a success. This three-year program is the first in the …
The Eye Institute’s Norristown Satellite Now Open
In an effort to continually serve a variety of patients throughout the greater Philadelphia area, The Eye Institute (TEI) of Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry has collaborated with Delaware …
Erin M. Kenny, OD, Named the 2016 Alfred A. Rosenbloom, Jr. Low Vision Residency Award Recipient
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 …
Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry Clinical Skills Renovation
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. …
Dr. Gregory S. Moore Elected Surgical Curriculum Member for AOA
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 …
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