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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“Vision is the trigger mechanism controlling the athlete’s first move.” – Martin WF: What the coach should know about the vision of athletes “If an athlete is not visually fit, he is certainly not physically fit.” – Garner AI: Visual aid prescribing for the athlete The two statements above were reiterated in a must-read article titled “Overview […]
Sports Vision: A Growing Optometric Specialty Read More »
I recently stumbled upon an interesting resource provided by Allergan, the pharmaceutical company that produces consumer pharmaceuticals such as REFRESH®, LUMIGAN® and RESTASIS® . As you know, entering into practice can be quite daunting and so it is important to get your hands on helpful resources. The resource provided by Allergan is the OPTOMETRY JUMPSTART™ program. All you need to do
Allergan launches “Optometry Jump Start” for recent optometry grads Read More »
Optometry Student of the Month Name: Karen Lee School: Indiana University Year: 2013 1. Congrats on winning Student of the Month! – Please tell us exactly why you won student of the month? While in school I was actively involved in the Indiana Optometric Student Association, Private Practice Club, and Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity.
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4th Year Optometry Student 2013 Case Report Award All 4th year optometry students are eligible for the 2013 Case Report Award. In order to qualify, the 4th year student must write a Case Report involving any of the subject matters listed below: Contact Lenses and Lens Care Ocular Surface Disease / Dry Eye Anti-Allergy Glaucoma
4th Year Optometry Student Case Report Award by Alcon: $1,000 & $5,000 Read More »
As you begin to think about establishing your own private practice, if that is your ultimate goal in optometry that is, an important question to consider is the different formations your practice can represent. This article serves as a brief summary highlighting some of the routes you can take in defining your private practice, and
4 Ways to Legally Classify a Private Practice in Optometry Read More »
Guardian users can now locate VSP and Davis Vision providers using a mobile app. Launched by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, the Anytime Mobile app available on both iPhone and Android phones allows users to search for providers by name and location anywhere in the country to receive maps and directions to providers
App Allows Users to Locate VSP and Davis Vision Providers Read More »
There is no doubt about it, every first year student, no matter what optometry school can always use a little help. Things start out tough and become easier with time as you would anticipate, but it doesn’t hurt to have a little help. Looking back to my first week of my first year, I wish
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CHRPE represents RPE cells that are twice their normal size and contain densely packed, large melanin granules. CHRPE lesions tend to be unilateral in most cases and can be located anywhere in the retina, primarily temporally or in the periphery. Their diameter varies from approximately 2 to 6 mm, and most commonly appear jet black
Clinical Review: Congenital Hypertrophy of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium (CHRPE) Read More »
A Review of Lattice Degeneration Introduction: Aka equatorial, circumferential, or palisade retinal degeneration Prevalence: 8-11% of population, usually younger patients, evident in 2nd decade of life Unclear genetic link; no gender or racial predilection Tends to be bilateral & fairly symmetric Pathogenesis: It’s a slow progressive disease with an unclear pathogenesis. Based on eyes at autopsy,
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From the start of Optometry school, professors and supervisors preached that a patient’s chief complaint and case history should direct your exam. Finally in my fourth year of Optometry I understand why. I have found that when it comes to binocular vision disorders or what Griffin & Grisham in “Binocular Anomalies: Diagnosis and Vision Therapy”
Case History: The Key to Understanding Binocular Vision Problems Read More »
