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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The New OptometryStudents.com – Press Release

JUNE 20th 2012- OptometryStudents.com was created in 2009 by SUNY optometry student, Matthew Geller. Three years later we are excited to announce that we have completely re-designed this valuable website. In the previous version it was very difficult for other students to get involved with the website, to post their own articles and content. With […]

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Southern California College of Optometry Student Receives Highest Score on National Test

1, 811 candidates took NBEO Part I Applied Basic Sciences. It was a student from Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) Mallori B. Aschenbrenner, a fourth-year student, who earned highest honors. Mallori Aschenbrenner scored the highest in the country and subsequently has been named the recipient of the 2012 Dr. Norman E. Wallis Award for

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Medicare eRX Incentives: ODs Net $2 Million

According to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), in its second year, the Medicare Electronic-Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program, has issued over 2 million dollars to optometrists in bonus payments. Each optometrist who qualified for payments during 2010 (around 936) received an average of $2,462.40, and incentive payments to optometrists ranged from $23,277.04

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Optometry’s Meeting 2012 – Chicago

The Optometry’s Meeting is an annual meeting consisting of a multitude of ophthalmic professions, all gathered together in one place, to educate, network with, and entertain one another. It is the utmost invaluable event for optometry and ophthalmic professions. The “Optometry’s Meeting® is a combined meeting, bringing together the annual meetings of the American Optometric

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Medicare issuing separate 10% EHR bonuses to HPSA practitioners

From the American Optometric Association: Medicare issuing separate 10% EHR bonuses to HPSA practitioners Health care practitioners who qualified for Medicare Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentives last year while practicing in federally recognized Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) will be getting an additional bonus payment for their participation in the program – that is, if they

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US Teens showing increased rates of Diabetes and Pre-diabetes

An original story reported by NBC Nightly News has drawn attention to the chilling studies that have shown type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes are skyrocketing among adolescents. US Today reported that the rates of diabetes in children was at 9% in 2000 to 23% in 2008. In better news, the incidence of hypertension in adolescents

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Free Business Cards Courtesy of the AOA

Calling all 2nd and 4th year students! Do you have business cards yet? Whether you are in the middle of optometry school trying to network for the future, or on the cusp of graduating preparing to look for job, or already have secured a position and are looking to establish your presence in the community

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