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ASCO is happy to report optometry schools and colleges received the most applicants ever for the 2024-2025 OptomCAS application cycle.
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In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the online Journal Optometric Education (OE), ASCO is hoping to speak to previous editors. If you were an editor of OE or know someone who was, we want to hear from you!
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The Board of Directors of the Association of Optometry Schools and Colleges held its Spring Board Meeting and Annual Meeting in Minneapolis adjacent to Optometry’s Meeting.
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The ASCO Student Affairs and Admissions Professional Group (SAAs) met in Minneapolis on June 23-24 before the start of the AOA Optometry ’s Meeting.
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ASCO staff were busy in June and July promoting the Eye Opener Sessions (EOS) program, in addition to the Optometry Gives Me Life campaign, at both the AOA in Minneapolis and NOA in Columbus. The staff gave away Eye Opener portable phone chargers, “Seymour” the Eye Guy pins, and stickers at Optometry’s Meeting.
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Your Vision. Our Mission.
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Alcon Announces 10 National Winners of the Alcon Case Report Award
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New $100M+ Investment Supports Optometry and Other Clinical Students Through Loan Repayment
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FYidoctors Summer Student Program Offers Early Exposure to Clinical Optometry
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Transitions® Back-To-School In-Store Visibility Kit*
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You Might Be Surprised by the Attitudes and Behaviors of your Glaucoma Patients
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Advanced Retinal Imaging Shows Progression In The Office
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NIDEK Inc. Completes Relocation of U.S. Headquarters
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Topcon Healthcare Launches IDHea™ to Fuel AI and Digital Health Innovation from the Eye
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VSP Ventures and UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science Announce 2025 Dr. Craig Hisaka Memorial Scholarship
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Bisant A. Labib OD, FAAO, Diplomat AAO, is the new Dean of the Pacific University College of Optometry, effective July 14.
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Save for a study abroad year and a doctoral residency, Pacific University has always been home for Fraser Horn ‘00, OD ‘04.
He grew up on the Forest Grove Campus around his mother, Betty, who was the longtime administrative assistant in the Social Sciences Department. He earned his undergraduate degree and doctorate at Pacific before embarking on a 20-year career on the faculty of the College of Optometry.
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Dr. Lewis Reich, SCO President, was named a finalist for the Memphis Business Journal’s 2025 Health Care Heroes Awards.
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Through the collaboration of Malia McDowell, Class of 2026, and dedicated UAB School of Optometry alumni, a vital new service was launched and sustained at the Community of Hope Health Clinic (CHHC). CHHC stands as a beacon of care for residents of Shelby County who live at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and lack access to insurance. In the summer of 2024, the clinic expanded its offerings to include optometric care, providing fully dilated eye exams to individuals in need.
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The Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science is pleased to welcome six new students to this year’s Vision Science Undergraduate Research (ViSUR) program: Felipe Barandiaran, Michelle Lee, Charlene Li, Shruti Nemlekar, Betsy-Jane Paul-Odionhin, and Ayla Pirodan.
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The Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) has officially become part of Drexel University, after receiving approval from the U.S. Department of Education.
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Christopher J. Quinn, OD ‘85, FAAO, has been inducted into the National Optometry Hall of Fame.
Dr. Quinn was recognized for his dedicated advocacy to the profession throughout his 40-year career.
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Robert Owens, OD ‘80, FAAO, Diplomate American Board of Optometry, has been named the 2025 Salus University Alumni Association Albert Fitch Memorial Alumnus of the Year Award.
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The Ocular Surface Disease Educators Special Interest Group (SIG) held its first meeting this July. Dr. Anna A. Tichenor, Assistant Professor at Indiana University School of Optometry and Director of the Dry Eye Clinic at Atwater Eye Care Center is the current Chair of the group.
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The Low Vision Educators Special Interest Group (SIG) met July 10th-12th in Berkeley, California, at the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science.
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Registration for ASCO Special Interest Groups (SIG) meetings is now open.
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The Ophthalmic Optics Educators Special Interest Group (SIG) gathered July 24–26 at Midwestern University’s Arizona College of Optometry (AZCOPT) in Glendale, AZ, for a powerful three-day program packed with innovation, collaboration, and celebration.
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The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness announces that nominations are now open for the 2025 Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children’s Vision Award. Nominations for individuals and groups will be accepted and are due August 25, 2025. Nomination materials are found here.
Nominations are encouraged and are due by August 25th, 2025.
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In early 2025, the American Board of Optometry (ABO) introduced a new Student Candidate program for third-year (second semester) and fourth-year students. The program builds upon our resident outreach and offers students an opportunity to engage in the board certification process early and at a significantly reduced fee.
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As the field of optometry continues to evolve to better reflect the diverse communities it serves, Latinos en Optometry and ZEISS will host a timely and important panel discussion focused on how diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are shaping the future of the profession.
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Registration Open for AOA on Capitol Hill, Sept. 25-28
AOA on Capitol Hill is the AOA’s single-largest federal advocacy event in Washington, D.C., directly connecting optometry’s advocates with our nation’s policy leaders to advance optometric eye health and vision care nationwide. This annual hill day is a key reason why the AOA is consistently recognized as one of the most effective, respected advocacy organizations in the nation’s capital with hundreds of doctors and optometry students participating. And the AOA wants you to join!
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