State University of New York College of Optometry

State University of New York College of Optometry

Since opening its doors to the first class of students in 1971, the College has grown to become one of the leading colleges of optometry and vision research centers in the world. The College houses the University Eye Center, one of the largest outpatient vision care clinics in the country, and the Harold Kohn Vision Science Library, the largest vision science library in the country. These resources ensure SUNY students receive the most comprehensive clinical training supported by an outstanding academic education. (Source: About SUNY College of Optometry)

Location: SUNY is located in the heart of midtown Manhattan on Bryant Park and just one block away from Times Square. All classrooms, research facilities, and the library are located in a 298,000 square-foot, 18-story building on 42nd Street. The University Eye Center is also located in the building with several externship sites located around New York City and beyond.

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Like It On Facebook for a $5.00 Optometry Donation!

September 9th 2011 – Be sure to visit AllAboutVision.com’s Facebook page and “like” it. Why you ask? Each “like” the page receives will generate a 5$ donation from now until the end of November to Optometry Giving Sight, (http://www.givingsight.org/our-projects.html) a foundation that generates money to provide an eye exam and a pair of glasses to the […]

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InfantSEE – From an Optometry Student's Point of View

By: Clint Sugnet SUNY 2013 So you’re in optometry school. You’re juggling didactic material with clinical skills, textbooks and retinoscopes, all while managing life skills, and in the spare time, a social life. You’re trying to make your way through school to become the best clinician possible, reading the latest and greatest in optometric journals

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AOA Holds Video Contest for Optometry’s Meeting Travel Grant

August 31st 2011- Tonight is the deadline for the Optometry’s Meeting Travel Grant Contest.  Contestants had to submit a video highlighting fabulous experiences at the 2011 Optometry’s Meeting. The winning video will win one of two $1,000 travel grants for the 2012 meeting from AOA! These videos surely highlight how great Optometry’s Meeting was and also

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Medicare Reimbursement Cuts Threaten ODs; AOA Fully Engaged On Issue

August 30th 2011 – The AOA is back at it again, this time engaged with politicians on capitol hill to prevent a 30% cut Medicare reimbursements that could seriously hurt OD’s and other physicians. It is VERY important that Optometry Students at every optometry school understand what this will mean for our profession. It is important to stay active as an optometry

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Documentary & Interview with a Private Practicing Optometrist

Have you ever thought of going into private practice, got all excited about it, and then five minutes later just felt upset, drowned by your own questions and worries? Lots of us optometry students want to pursue private practice but often we just spin our wheels when it comes to formulating some sort of logical

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Petition to allow Optometrists in Puerto Rico to prescribe therapeutic pharmaceutical agents

August 23rd 2011 – A petition started by Osvaldo Negrón, O.D. on Change.org has gained support from over 430 supporters in the hopes of changing the way things work in Puerto Rico. The U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is the last and only jurisdiction of the United States of America where licensed Doctors of Optometry are not allowed

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New Pennsylvania Bill to Set OD’s Back?

By: Antonio Chirumbolo SUNY 2013 August 15th 2011 – House Bill 838 is making its way through state legislature. House Bill 838 essentially defines what is and what is not considered ophthalmic surgery, and if passed, would certainly put shackles on any future advancement in the scope of practice for optometrists in the state of

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Texas Optometric Association Works To Achieve Legislative Victory

August 15th 2011 – The Texas Optometric Association deserves a pat on the back for a very important bill that was passed recently. Lately we have seen may bills passed that help the scope of practice for optometry, yet this bill helps optometrists in the area of vision and medical insurance. You can find out

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