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Who we are Our website address is: https://optometriceducation.org/. What personal data we collect and why we collect it Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data…
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Optometry Gives Me Life Sponsors Corporate Contributors Opportunities Corporate Contributors Program…
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From left to right: Dr. Andrew Buzzelli, Dean of the University of The Incarnate Word, Rosenberg School of Optometry; Dr. Elizabeth Hoppe, Founding Dean of the Western University of Health…
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Symposium generously funded by VSP Global Generously sponsored by VSP Global, the ASCO/NOA/AAO Joint Symposium on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will be held during AAO’s annual meeting, Academy 2020 At…
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Optometry Associations Come Together Four of the leading associations meet to build better Communications and Understanding January 30, 2014 Associations: American Optometric Association, AOA Association of Regulatory Boards of…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, June 30, 2016 – The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 Special Recognition Awards. R. Mike Daley,…
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ASCO shows its support to optometrists worldwide by writing a letter to the President of the Republic of Brazil asking her to veto Medical Bill No. 268/2002 which, if passed,…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, December 1, 2016 – The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry’s (ASCO) Diversity and Cultural Competency Committee (DCCC) is pleased to announce their Case Studies in Cultural…
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Andrew Buzzelli, OD, MS Andrew Buzzelli OD, MS, was named founding dean of the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Optometry in July 2014. Dr. Buzzelli previously served as dean and…
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Dr. Michael Bacigalupi is the dean at the Kentucky College of Optometry at the University of Pikeville. Prior to his appointment as dean, he was the assistant dean for student…
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David S. Loshin, OD, PhD, FAAO David S. Loshin received his BS degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and his MS (74), OD (75) and PhD (77) in Physiological Optics…
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Andrés Pagán, OD, MPH Dr. Andrés Pagán completed a Bachelor Degree in Science (BS) from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico (IAUPR) in 1981. In 1987, attained his Doctor…
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Morris S. Berman, OD, MS Dr. Morris Berman was appointed Dean of School of Optometry at MCPHS in Worcester, Massachusetts in August 2016. He previously served as Provost at Marshall…
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David A. Damari, OD, FCOD, FAAO Dr. David A. Damari is the Dean at Ferris State University Michigan College of Optometry. Prior to his appointment as dean, he was a…
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Earl L. Smith III, OD, PhD Professor Smith received his OD (1972) and PhD (1978) from the University of Houston and subsequently joined the faculty of the University of Houston,…
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Larry J. Davis, OD, FAAO Larry J. Davis is Dean of the College of Optometry at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). Under his leadership the faculty revised faculty governance,…
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Dawn M. Mancuso, MAM, CAE, FASAE Dawn Mancuso is the Executive Director of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry. After initially working in the communications field, Ms. Mancuso…
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Dr. Elizabeth Hoppe, OD, MPH, DrPH Dr. Elizabeth Hoppe is a proud alumna of Ferris State University College of Optometry, graduating with the class of 1988. After attaining her optometry…
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Jennifer Coyle, OD, MS, FAAO Jennifer Coyle is the Dean of the Pacific University College of Optometry. Dr. Coyle, a graduate of Pacific University, completed a residency in contact lenses…
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Joseph A. Bonanno, OD, PhD, FAAO Dr. Joseph Bonanno received his BA in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania (1975), MS in Molecular Biology (1977), OD (1981), and PhD in…
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Howard Purcell, OD, FAAO, Diplomate and FNAP has been President and CEO of the New England College of Optometry (NECO) since July 2018. Before assuming his leadership role at NECO,…
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Timothy Wingert, OD, FAAO Dr. Timothy A. Wingert is Dean and Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry (UIWRSO). Prior to his promotion to Dean,…
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Arol Augsburger, OD Dr. Arol Augsburger is President of the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO), the oldest and largest college of optometry in the country and the largest provider of…
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Lewis Reich, OD, PhD A 1988 graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, Dr. Lewis Reich completed his residency in low vision rehabilitation at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry,…
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Karla Zadnik, OD, PhD, FAAO Karla Zadnik is the Dean of The Ohio State University College of Optometry where she is also the Glenn A. Fry Professor of Optometry and…
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David A. Heath, OD, EdM, FAAO Dr. Heath has served as president of the State University of New York College of Optometry since 2007. He previously served as vice president…
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Dr. Kelly K. Nichols Kelly K. Nichols received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California at Berkeley, completed a residency in ocular disease at Omni Eye Specialists…
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Dr. Sunny M. Sanders, OD, FAAO Dr. Sunny M. Sanders received her Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from the Illinois College of Optometry where she also completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship…
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Clifford Scott, OD, MPH Dr. Scott has extensive experience in teaching contact lenses as well as 38 years of clinical experience in hospital-based optometry. As the chief optometrist at the…
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Dr. Lewis exhibited exemplary vision and leadership skills in the transformation of PCO into Salus University, the first optometry-founded health professions university in the United States. In more than 30…
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Dr. Alfred A. Rosenbloom was posthumously given the ASCO Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognizes an outstanding individual who over an extended period of time provided exceptional leadership to ASCO…
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Dr. David Heath ROCKVILLE, MD, June 25, 2015 – Dr. David Heath, President of the State University of New York College of Optometry, has been elected President of the Association…
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Dr. Mark Colip serves as the President at Illinois College of Optometry (ICO). He received a BA in zoology from DePauw University, EMT-P from Methodist Hospital School of Paramedics, OD…
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ASCO’s 2018 Industry Leadership Awardee is Dr. Rodney L. Tahran. Dr. Tahran recently retired from Essilor after 36 years and is an adjunct professor at Southern California College of Optometry…
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The ASCO Ophthalmic Industry Leadership Award recognizes an individual from a current or past Corporate Contributor partner company that demonstrates exemplary support of ASCO and its member institutions. The individual…
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R. Mike Daley, The Vision Council’s Chief Executive Officer, is this year’s Industry Leadership Award winner. Mr. Daley was honored with this award for his long history of support of…
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The 2017 Industry Leadership Award is given to Hoya’s Mike Elton. Mr. Elton has made exceptional and meaningful contributions to the advancement of ASCO and optometric education.
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ASCO’s 2019 Industry Leadership Awardee is Richard E. Weisbarth, Vice President, Professional Affairs U.S. Vision Care of Alcon. Dr. Weisbarth received his OD degree from The Ohio State University College…
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Sponsored by Oculus, the ASCO Rising Star Award is given to an outstanding faculty member or administrator with less than seven years of service who has made noteworthy contributions to…
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In 2014, the inaugural Rising Star Awardee was Dr. Yi Pang, Assistant Dean for Research and Associate Professor at the Illinois College of Optometry
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Sponsored by Oculus, the ASCO Rising Star Award is given to an outstanding faculty member or administrator with less than 10 years of service. Dr. Todd Peabody was recognized for…
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A 2016 Rising Star Award is given to Dr. Nicole Ross, Assistant Professor of Optometry at the New England College of Optometry (NECO). Generously sponsored by Oculus, the ASCO Rising…
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Northeastern State University, Oklahoma College of Optometry’s (NSUOCO) Director of Continuing Education, Dr. Nathan Lighthizer, is named a Rising Star. Generously sponsored by Oculus, the ASCO Rising Star Award is…
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Generously sponsored by Oculus, the ASCO Rising Star Award is given to an outstanding faculty member or administrator with less than seven years of service who has made noteworthy contributions…
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Sponsored by Oculus, the ASCO Rising Star Award is given to an outstanding faculty member or administrator with less than seven years of service. Dr. Andrew D. Pucker is recognized…
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Sponsored by Oculus, the ASCO Rising Star Award is given to an outstanding faculty member or administrator with less than seven years of service. This year’s Rising Star awardee is…
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Dr. Melvin Shipp is honored with the ASCO Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Shipp, over an extended period of time, has provided exceptional leadership to ASCO and to optometric education. We…
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Our previous blog post, written by our former intern Michelle Vaca (OD1) includes 10 tips for tackling optometry school that she received from upperclassmen optometry students. Michelle focused on sharing…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) announces the release of two new diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging resources available free of charge for use by all in…
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In collaboration with the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO®), the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) has posted on its website the pass rates for every…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is pleased to announce its release of a new virtual cultural competency training workshop and toolkit. The workshop and toolkit are…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) launches its Voices of Diversity project, an important addition to the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Eye on Diversity initiative, generously…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) announces the online availability of the recordings of its recently-completed Eye on Diversity Speaker Series, a component of a larger diversity,…
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Dawn Mancuso, MAM, CAE, FASAE, the CEO/Executive Vice President of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO), was recently elected the president of the Federation of Associations of…
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Speaker Series is Part of Eye on Diversity Initiative Generously Supported by Johnson & Johnson Vision The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) launches a series of powerful,…
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As a new school year is about to begin, thousands of students will be starting their journeys to become optometrists. Through social media and in-person interactions, former ASCO intern Michelle…
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written by Madeleine Arbaugh ASCO Communications Intern Editor’s Note: the below blog post was written about undergraduate students and how they are affected by and coping with the pandemic. Optometry…
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Michelle Vaca has been an intern with ASCO since June 2021 and will be heading to the New England College of Optometry in the fall to start her Doctor of…
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A Short Conversation with Dr. Melissa E. Trego, ASCO President During ASCO’s Board meeting in June, ASCO swears in a new President for the upcoming 12 months. This year, Dr….
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) announces the recipients of the 2022 Special Recognition Awards. “Congratulations to all the 2022 ASCO award recipients,” says Dr. Kelly Nichols,…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) announces the hiring of David O’Donnell. Mr. O’Donnell is ASCO’s Director of Development. He begins his tenure today. “I, along with…
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This award, affectionately called the “Herbie,” recognizes remarkable individuals or organizations that have accomplished high-impact, ground-breaking, and innovative programs or initiatives, and contributed substantially, or have the potential to sustainably…
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written by former ASCO intern, Maddie Arbaugh ASCO launched its Eye on Diversity Speaker Series late last year and I am happy I was able to watch Mr. Ali’s presentation…
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The 2022 Opthalmic Industry Leadership Award recipient is Vernon Dela Cruz, Program Manager, Doctor Relations at VSP Global. In this role, Vernon oversees VSP’s Schools of Optometry and State Optometric…
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Nomination period is currently closed. This award, affectionately called the “Herbie,” recognizes remarkable individuals or organizations that have accomplished high-impact, ground-breaking, and innovative programs or initiatives, and contributed substantially, or…
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written by Trey Ketchum, OD LT, MSC, USN Optometry Department Head USNS Mercy I graduated from Southern College of Optometry (SCO) with the class of 2021. While I was riveted…
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A Short Conversation with Dr. Elder Dr. Elder chatted with ASCO’s Director of Communications, Kimberly O’Sullivan to talk about her becoming the Editor of ASCO’s Online Journal, Optometric Education (OE)….
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written by Maddie Arbaugh, former ASCO intern In June of 2017, ASCO produced a video while onsite at Optometry’s Meeting in Washington, D.C. entitled, “Why I Chose the Profession of…
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A Short Conversation with Dr. Mark Colip, ASCO President During ASCO’s Annual Business meeting in June, ASCO swears in a new President for the upcoming 12 months. This year, Dr….
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) announces Eye Opener Sessions, a complement to ASCO’s public awareness campaign, Optometry Gives Me Life. Eye Opener Sessions is a matching…
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There is still time to join us in a Thunderclap to #BringBackEyeDoctorBarbie. For those who don’t know what a Thunderclap (TC) is, it’s when a community of people sends out…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) announces the recipients of the 2023 Special Recognition Awards. “I am so pleased, and not at all surprised, with this year’s…
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The Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions (FASHP) has declared the low number of historically underrepresented men of color (HUMOC) graduating and entering the health care professions…
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Dr. Jaymeni Patel is an Assistant Professor and the Assistant Dean for Community Based Education at the Illinois College of Optometry. She oversees the externship program at the college and…
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written by Maddie Arbaugh, former ASCO intern In June of 2017, ASCO produced a video while onsite at Optometry’s Meeting in Washington, D.C. entitled, “Why I Chose the Profession of…
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Professor Smith received his OD (1972) and PhD (1978) from the University of Houston and subsequently joined the faculty of the UH College of Optometry. During his tenure in the…
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As a 2002 graduate of State University of New York College of Optometry, Dr. Lee brought over 12 years of hospital-based and private practice optometry experience to her Johnson &…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) awarded Dr. Herbert Wertheim ASCO’s inaugural Herbert Wertheim Award, affectionately called “The Herbie.” Dr. Wertheim received his award in October during…
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https://optometriceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Optometry-and-Research-Part-1.mp4 A quick teaser video about optometry and research. Featuring Doctors of Optometry and AOA members….
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Since joining the faculty at University of Houston College of Optometry as Assistant Clinical Professor in 2015, Dr. Lucy Kehinde has been teaching in clinical didactic and laboratory courses and…
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Optometry student Mohit Batra shows us Pennsylvania College of Optometry as well as a short Q&A about getting into optometry school. https://archive.optometriceducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Mohit-Takeover_v3.mp4 …
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Guest author Shail Gajjar I get it. It’s your first year of optometry school. You’re nervous. Your anxiety has peaked. Your ambitions are high. You refuse to fail, and you’ll…
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Easy Anyama, 2nd year optometry student at the University of Houston, College of Optometry continues his journey in optometry school. Episode 2 of Easy on the Eyes is below. Revisit…
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Guest author Shail Gajjar Read Shail’s Part 1: Don’t Let Eyes Be The Demise Northcote Parkinson, 1942 Parkinson’s Law: “Work expands so as to fill the time available for its…
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Meet Dr. Parres Wright, Assistant Professor at Midwestern University – Chicago College of Optometry. This video shows how she navigates educating her students during Covid as well as her…
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Dr. Laurel Roberts Kelley written by guest author Dr. Laurel Kelley I made the decision to pursue optometry when I was a freshman in college. Like many young adults just…
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Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry’s Cultural Competency Case Study Competition Open to Optometry Students and Residents Awards Totaling $5,000 ROCKVILLE, MD, January 16, 2014 – Optometry students at…
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Sophia explains how a childhood experience as well as a conversation with her Doctor of Optometry as an adult led her to consider optometry. And she’s never looked back….
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To Deans and Presidents of Schools and Colleges of Optometry: In its October 23-25 meeting, the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) assessed the current situation associated with impact of…
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A message from ASCO President, Dr. John Flanagan: On Sunday, November 8, I had the honor of representing ASCO, at the invitation of the National Optometric Association, during a celebration,…
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Guest author Shail Gajjar I find the act of “fitting in” incredibly exhausting. “Fitting in” implies there are pre-requisites to belonging. Such terminology has pushed me to exhaustingly reevaluate my…
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Autumn, a fourth year optometric student at the Southern College of Optometry, is a friend of ASCO and has submitted several blogs in the past. Her latest vlog shows us…
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Meet Easy Anyama. Easy is a 2nd year optometry student at the University of Houston, College of Optometry. We first met Easy when he was featured in our April 2020…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) recently launched its new and refreshed website at www.optometriceducation.org. The home page is specifically designed to appeal to potential and future…
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David S. Loshin received his BS degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in Photographic Science and Instrumentation with emphasis in optical engineering. He completed his professional degree in Optometry and…
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A Short Conversation with Dr. Kelly Nichols, ASCO President During ASCO’s Board meeting in June, ASCO swears in a new President for the upcoming 12 months. This year, due to…
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Contact: Kimberly O’Sullivan Carlos Taveras Director of Communications Communications Leader kosullivan@opted.org Ctaveras@its.jnj.com Media Alert ASCO and Johnson & Johnson Vision Holds Joint Press Conference on Friday, March 11 New Orleans,…
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Contact: Kimberly O’Sullivan Carlos Taveras Director of Communications Communications Leader kosullivan@opted.org Ctaveras@its.jnj.com ASCO Partners with Johnson & Johnson Vision to Bring More Diversity to Optometry ROCKVILLE, MD, March 11, 2022…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry Welcomes Two New Doctors of Optometry to its Optometry Gives Me Life Campaign Campaign Results from First Two Application Cycles are Promising…
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In collaboration with the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO®), the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) has posted the pass rates for every optometric institution available…
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Drs. Schaffner Editors note: Thank you Dr. Schaffner for your service! by Lieutenant Matt Schaffner, OD UAB School of Optometry Class of 2019 Why I became a military optometrist My…
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Optometry student Demetric Jones Demetric Jones took a nontraditional path to optometry school. After earning his undergraduate degree from Middle Tennessee State University, he established a career at Unilever-Covington in…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is thrilled and very appreciative to announce the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) has donated $50,000 to ASCO’s public awareness campaign,…
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written by guest author Dr. Laurel Kelley Now that graduation for the Class of 2021 has passed, it’s an interesting time to review and reflect on how the COVID-19 pandemic…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) announces the recipients of the 2021 Special Recognition Awards. ASCO Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. Douglas J. Hoffman is this year’s Lifetime…
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Registration link: https://cvent.me/YPm5LE…
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Ashka Patel, PCO/Salus Class of 2023 2020 most certainly was not the year any optometrist or optometry student expected. When the global pandemic first rampaged the country, we were in…
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ASCO Talk, Listen, Care, Heal (TLCH) The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) has scheduled a virtual Faculty Town Hall discussion following the guilty verdicts in the trial…
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Dr. Katherine Green is an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry where she serves as the director of the Acquired Brain Injury Visual Rehabilitation Clinic as well…
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Dr. Hoffman has been a longtime advocate for optometric residencies and community health center based optometry. He served as New England College of Optometry’s Director of Residencies from 1985 to…
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Creating a Brave Space for AAPI Faculty The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry has scheduled a virtual Faculty Town Hall discussion on racial discrimination and hate crimes experienced…
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posted 3/2021 Dear members of the optometric education community, It is with great sadness that we must again confront the evils of xenophobia, racism and hatred. The tragic mass murder…
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Dr. Morris Berman was honored with the ASCO Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Berman has exemplified what it means to be a leader in optometric education, having made and continuing to…
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Dr. William E. Cochran’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes his outstanding and exceptional leadership to ASCO and to optometric education, his contributions to the optometric community, and displayed exemplary commitment and…
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written by Sherene Vazhappilly 4th year optometry student University of Waterloo School of Optometry It’s not until you reach the summit that you realize how high you’ve climbed. — Unknown…
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guest author Dr. Jeffrey Lewis OD featured in ASCO’s Optometry Gives Me Life campaign futureeyedoc.org Whether you are 12, 18, 35, or 46, a career in Optometry is a great…
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The Doctor of Optometry degree is a ticket to a rewarding, well-compensated, flexible career, and combining it with another graduate degree, such as a master’s or PhD, opens even more…
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Dr. Katherine Fisher written by Theresa Maher ASCO intern Sometimes two dream careers don’t seem compatible, like medicine and fashion. Life has a funny way of working out, though….
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Dr. Ida Chung written by Theresa Maher ASCO intern For parents of a new child, the list of concerns is endless—limiting germ exposure, diaper rash, formula versus breastfeeding. As children…
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The Smalls Family written by Theresa Maher ASCO intern Aroostook County, Maine is a large geographic area that borders Canada. However, it is home to a small, tight-knit community with…
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an interview with Dr. Courtney Dryer Why Start Your Own Practice, Choosing Your Location with Care, and Finding the Funds An interview with Courtney Dryer, OD, Autarchic Spec Shop, Charlotte,…
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A Short Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Hoppe, ASCO President Each July, ASCO swears in a new President to serve for the year. This year’s President, Dr. Elizabeth Hoppe, sat down…
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written by Theresa Maher, ASCO intern Dr. Shahab Motamedi It was a typical day in May in Waldorf, Maryland. Dr. Shahab Motamedi was seeing his last patient of the day…
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Guest author Cassidy Webb is an avid writer and alcoholic in recovery. She advocates spreading awareness on the disease of addiction and alcoholism. Her passion in life is to help…
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Written by Autumn Killop Southern College of Optometry Class of 2021 Dear Pre-Optometry Students, It is hard to believe that I am almost done with my second year of optometry…
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written by Sherene Vazhappilly, Canadian Optometry Student If you’re a Canadian wanting to practice or do a residency in the United States, a Canadian at an American optometry institution or…
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Ciara Knapp written by ASCO intern Brooke Weiner Most students entering college have no idea what they want to do, and once they decide what they want to do, they…
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Shanae is a student at University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Optometry written by Shanae Scott Maintaining a healthy and balanced life is crucial for everyone, especially if you are…
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Here at Eye on Optometry we’re all about sharing information that’s useful to anyone thinking about pursuing a career in optometry. If that’s you, you should be aware of the…
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The school year is in full swing and we wanted to share this cute video from Joan Cmar, The Ohio State University, College of Optometry, Class of 2022, from her…
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A few years ago, when Jessica Rodriguez was about 10 years old, she got a stye in her eye. She wondered why and how and she thought, “What if l…
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If you’d like to work in a profession where no two days are exactly the same and you have the opportunity to impact lives in a positive way, then optometry…
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If you’re considering pursuing a career in optometry, you’ve probably already started researching how to apply to optometry school. That’s a great place to begin, but it’s never too soon…
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DON’T MISS THIS FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO GET ANSWERS TO YOUR MOST PRESSING QUESTIONS ABOUT OPTOMETRY SCHOOL! Registration is now open for the 2014 Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry…
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For the 2013-2014 academic year, 6,676 students were enrolled in the 21 schools and colleges of optometry in the United States and Puerto Rico. If you’re aiming to join them…
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As you probably already know, all of the schools and colleges of optometry require applicants to take the Optometry Admission Test (OAT). In addition to having the right prerequisites and…
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Whenever we move forward to a new phase in life, it’s reassuring to have at least some idea of what to expect. To give you some food for thought as…
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Autumn Killop third year optometry student at SCO writen by former ASCO intern Theresa Maher Autumn Killop, is a contributor to the ASCO blog but now is the subject. As…
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Borrowing at least some of the money needed to pay tuition and other expenses is a fact of life for just about anyone who pursues higher education. However, while borrowing…
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Diversity Awareness and Cultural Competence in Optometry We use this blog space most often to provide information to folks who are considering pursuing a career in optometry. This time, we…
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written by Dr. Jeffrey Lewis Featured OD in ASCO’s Optometry Gives Me Life campaign futureeyedoc.org Your eyes are one of the most important sensory organs in your body. In fact,…
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ASCO is happy to introduce Doctors of Optometry, Sola and Brenda Fadeyi. Take a listen to their story. They describe their journey of finding and getting into optometry school, why…
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guest author Dr. Jeffrey Lewis featured OD in Optometry Gives Me Life campaign Can you think of a common eyesight “fun fact” that you’ve never actually heard a doctor say?…
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A Short Conversation with Dr. John Flanagan, ASCO President During ASCO’s Board meeting in June, ASCO swears in a new President for the upcoming 12 months. This year, due to…
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written by Dr. Jeffrey Lewis Featured OD in Optometry Gives Me Life campaign In many ways, vision is our most valued sense. Much of our physiological design, such as skull…
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Dr. Sha’Mia Stinson written by Dr. Sha’Mia Stinson KYCO 2020 Graduate Hi! I’m Sha’Mia Stinson and I am a recent graduate from the Kentucky College of Optometry from South Carolina….
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written by Dr. Nitya Murthy KYCO class of 2020 Hi there! My name is Nitya Murthy and I’m a very recent graduate of the Kentucky College of Optometry. As I…
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blog post submitted by Diopsys, ASCO Corporate Contributor Many ophthalmologists and optometrists have an outdated view of electroretinography (ERG)—one that associates the use and function of older ERG technology…
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written by Dr. Jeffrey Lewis, one of the featured ODs in ASCO’s Optometry Gives Me Life campaign www.futureeyedoc.org Can you think of a common eyesight “fun fact” that you’ve never…
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Making a Difference Every Day By the time Ryan Corte, OD, graduated from optometry school, he had a clear picture in his mind of how he wanted to practice. He…
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It’s the Web Portal You’ll Use to Apply to Optometry School If you’ve been working on your game plan for becoming a Doctor of Optometry, July 1 is the day…
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We are living in difficult times. The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) champions our core values of Leadership, Innovation, Inclusion and Integrity. We embrace diversity of opinions,…
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Courtney Park, U.S. Navy Ensign, Health Professions Scholarship Recipient for Optometry Class of 2021 Just little over a year ago I realized becoming a part of the U.S. Navy could…
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A marketing professional who has been collaborating with the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) for the past several years recently shared the following story with ASCO staff….
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For the times when “I want to be a doctor when I grow up” turns into an actual calling to pursue a career in the health professions, optometry can be…
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In 2016, when President Obama’s daughter Malia decided to take a “gap year” between high school and college, it was widely reported and drew a lot of attention to the…
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This line from the great British song writer is so descriptive of Optometry’s newest institution. A mountain of stone was taken down inch by inch. As long as it has…
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Compared to undergraduate school, a health professions education such as a four-year Doctor of Optometry degree program involves a heavier course load, more challenging material and a more serious commitment….
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Written By: Amanda Howarth, ASCO Intern Four months ago I joined the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry as an intern, and I could not be happier with my…
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Dr. Jack L. Schaeffer, OD, FAAO, has such a remarkable passion for optometry as a career that his enthusiasm has proven to be contagious. The success of the 18-location (and…
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Each July, ASCO swears in a new President to serve for the year. This year’s President, Dr. David Damari, sat down with ASCO’s Intern, Amanda Howarth, and Director of Communications,…
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Pre-Optometry Clubs are an excellent way for prospective optometry students to learn more about the optometry field and develop their interests. Pre-Optometry clubs can help undergraduate students in their application…
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If this isn’t your first time reading ASCO’s Eye on Optometry blog, you know about the variety and versatility a career in optometry has to offer. The list of potential…
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Company Name: Rev360 Company Description: Rev360 is the eye care software and business services company that serves practices centered on RevolutionEHR. Rev360 delivers the RevolutionEHR software platform and a growing…
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Posted by: Katie Rachon, Indiana University School of Optometry Take a moment to reflect on the accomplishments you plan to achieve as a Doctor of Optometry. Maybe your hopes and…
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Interest in a health professions career such as optometry can spring from a variety of motivations, but a desire to help people is a common inspiration. Sight is such a…
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Interest in a health professions career such as optometry can spring from a variety of motivations, but a desire to help people is a common inspiration. Sight is such a…
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Company Name: Rev360 Company Description: Rev360 is the eye care software and business services company that serves practices centered on RevolutionEHR. Rev360 delivers the RevolutionEHR software platform and a growing…
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Company Name: Volk Optical Company Description: Volk Optical is an innovator in the design and manufacture of diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical ophthalmic lenses, portable imaging devices, surgical systems, and accessories….
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Company Name: Diopsys Inc. Company Description: As the world leader in modern visual electrophysiology, Diopsys, Inc. has done more than any other company to advance the use of electroretinography (ERG)…
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Company Name: CooperVision Company Description: CooperVision’s dedication to prescription contact lens design, materials and manufacturing excellence enhances the wearing experience of contact lens patients the world over. CooperVision concentrates on…
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Company Name: Bausch + Lomb Company Description: Bausch + Lomb, a Bausch Health Companies Inc. company, is a leading global eye health organization that is solely focused on helping people…
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Author: Dr. Caryn LaBuda, Assistant Professor, Midwestern University The buzzword throughout health care and especially throughout optometry is interprofessional communication and care. While sounding simple on paper, interprofessional education (IPE)…
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“Optometrists are in demand!” ― Sheri Beveridge, Account Executive/Recruiter with ETS Vision “In the last three years, the number of practice opportunities listed on our career site on an…
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No matter how much you prepare for the start of your four years in optometry school, there will no doubt be some things you end up learning as you go….
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As graduation from optometry school neared, Valerie Lam OD, FAAO, knew she wanted pediatrics and vision therapy to be her career focus, so she wanted to further sharpen her VT…
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Anyone familiar with the optometry school admissions process would say it’s more like a marathon than a sprint. One of the mileposts, by the way, is actually submitting the application…
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All roads to optometry school lead through the admissions interview. This is the campus visit and sit-down with school or college representatives that you’ll be invited to attend if they…
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When it comes to being a great career choice, optometry always makes the list. Literally. A variety of outlets, including the Washington Post, Kiplinger and CNNMoney, routinely rank optometry with…
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You can get a great education at plenty of schools and colleges of optometry, but to really make the most of it, you’ll need to look beyond the brochures. Ask…
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Majority of Optometry Students Use Financial Aid The majority of optometry students utilize financial aid, including loans. You’ll likely be doing the same, so you’ll want to plan ahead of…
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We’ve been in the optometry biz for a long time, and because we’re the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO), we know a lot about, well, the schools…
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One of the most important items on the How to Get into Optometry School Checklist is shadowing. Shadowing is when you spend time observing an optometrist as he or she…
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Even though you may have already decided that you want to be an optometrist — an exciting, in-demand, well-paying career — it doesn’t mean you couldn’t benefit from some help…
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There are many reasons optometry is an outstanding career choice. To name just a few, it offers job security based on demand for services, personal satisfaction through helping people to…
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Here at the Eye on Optometry blog, you’ve already done some reading about OptomCAS, the Optometry Centralized Application Service, which you are required to use in order to apply to…
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In the previous post, we zoomed in on the Letters of Evaluation (LOEs) section of the application for optometry school, clarifying requirements and providing some pearls for effectively fulfilling them….
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Three ODs discuss what led them to the profession and what keeps them loving it. Do you have an interest in science, medicine or health care but don’t quite know…
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In this month’s Eye on Optometry blog post, we address campus visits. If you’re considering applying to optometry school, visiting the campuses of the schools and colleges of optometry you…
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The curriculum for any student entering optometry school today will in some way include interprofessional education (IPE). IPE is a hot topic throughout medicine and an area of much activity…
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Posted by: Dr. Andrew Buzzelli A group of very talented professionals opened computers on a warm, sunny mountain morning and began the longest educational journey of their young lives. Well…
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We are well in the New Year and I wish you a wonderful 2016. As I reflect back on 2015, there is much I would like to share. I began…
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Technology is an integral part of practicing medicine today, and optometry is no exception. Diagnostic technologies in particular have advanced rapidly. As the latest instruments make their way into clinical…
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One of the many appealing elements of a career in optometry is the variety of settings in which doctors of optometry can work. We asked ODs from several different practice…
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One of the many appealing elements of a career in optometry is the variety of settings in which doctors of optometry can work. We asked ODs from several different practice…
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Welcome to Eye on Optometry, a new blog from the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO)! The main goal of the blog is to provide timely and useful…
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Eye on Optometry recently asked students and graduates to tell us what they consider to be the Best Things about Optometry School. And while the answers convey a lot about…
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Educational research should be at the forefront for all faculty, independent of subject taught, degree or level of education. Educational research can provide information on how our students learn and…
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Posted by: Dr. Arol Augsburger The first recollection I have of interacting with ASCO Board members goes back to the early 1970’s when I was a young and naïve faculty…
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If you’re thinking about becoming an optometrist, chances are you also lean toward the entrepreneurial side of life. Lots of optometrists do. According to a survey by the American Optometric…
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According to admissions officials at several of the schools and colleges of optometry, parents of prospective students often have similar questions about the admissions process and optometry school in general….
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is offering an educational webinar and resource-rich toolkit for practitioners and others interested in sharing why optometry should be a profession…
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Prior to Dr. Augsburger’s appointment at ICO in 2002, he served 30 years in a variety of leadership roles in higher education including the Interim Provost of UAB, Dean and…
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We are pleased to announce that Optometric Education is now indexed on Google Scholar (http://scholar.google.com/). Current indexing in Google Scholar is from 2000 until the current edition. The current edition,…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, January 27, 2015 – It is bittersweet to announce the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry’s (ASCO) long term Executive Director, Marty Wall, MPA, CAE, is retiring….
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Dr. Barbara Fink ROCKVILLE, MD, July 24, 2014 – The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2014 Special Recognition Awards….
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Recently ASCO’s Director of Communications sat down with Dr. David Heath to discuss his role as ASCO President. Dr. Heath has been the President of the SUNY College of Optometry…
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Dr. Alfred A. Rosenbloom Dr. Todd Peabody Dr. Mark Colip Mr. Dave Sattler Dr. Denise Goodwin Dr. Len Koh Dr. Molly Spatcher Lifetime Achievement Award Given Posthumously to Dr. Alfred…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, March 10, 2015 – The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry’s (ASCO) President-elect and President of the Southern College of Optometry, Dr. Richard W. Phillips was named…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, June 30, 2016 – The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) bestows Dr. Morris Berman with its Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, June 30, 2016 – The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 Special Recognition Awards. Northeastern State University,…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, June 30, 2016 – The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 Special Recognition Awards. A 2016 Rising…
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Photo by Jo McCulty The Ohio State University A Short Conversation with Dr. Karla Zadnik, ASCO President Each July, ASCO swears in a new President to serve for the year….
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ASCO Welcomes Several New Members to Board of Directors ROCKVILLE, MD, July 8, 2014 – Pacific University College of Optometry dean Jennifer Coyle, OD, MS has been elected for a…
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Optometric Education is announcing a future theme edition, which will focus on all aspects of interprofessional education. The deadline to submit articles for this theme edition is June 30, 2014….
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ASCO’s 2016 Annual Luncheon Trivia Contest Rules Trivia question: How many students combined have graduated from an ASCO optometric institution since 1941? Must be present at the Annual Luncheon on…
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Contact: Kimberly O’Sullivan Director of Communications 301.231.5944 ext.3019 kosullivan@opted.org Jennifer Smythe, OD, MS, Elected President of Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry Dr. Smythe is First Woman President of…
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Jennifer Smythe. Dean of the College of Optometry. Pacific University. Recently ASCO’s Director of Communications sat down with Dr. Jennifer Smythe to discuss her role as ASCO President. ASCO: What…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, May 23, 2013 – The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) launched its new redesigned website at www.opted.org. The site is geared toward potential optometry school…
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Rockville, MD, July 18, 2013 – The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) www.opted.org, held its 5th Summer Institute for Faculty Development Program (SIFD) July 14-17, 2013 in…
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13 Best Careers for 2010-2020 – Kiplinger “Optometrist” Makes CNNMoney’s 100 Best Jobs in America at #12 The Best Paying Jobs of the Future – 24/7 Wall St….
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John Nishimoto Congratulations to John Nishimoto, O.D., M.B.A. on his recent appointment by ASCO’s Executive Committee to The Interprofessional Professionalism Collaborative (IPC). Dr. Nishimoto, vice president and dean of interprofessional…
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Contact: Kimberly O’Sullivan Director of Communications 301.231.5944 ext.3019 kosullivan@opted.org www.opted.org New Partnership Endowment Results from Dissolution of the Partnership Foundation for Optometric Education Endowment Will Fund Grants to Schools and…
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Marty Wall (r) receiving his honorary degree, presented to him by Dr. Bart Campbell, SCO’s Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs ROCKVILLE, MD, May 12, 2015 – The Association of…
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Contact: Kimberly O’Sullivan Director, Communications Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (301) 231-5944 ext. 3019 kosullivan@opted.org ASCO Updates Guidance on Competencies Expected of Students Graduating from Optometry Degree Programs…
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On Oct. 30, more than 900 prospective applicants and representatives from optometry institutions participated in ASCO’s first optometry virtual fair. The fair was an opportunity for students to ask questions…
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Contact: Kimberly O’Sullivan Director, Communications Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (301) 231-5944 ext. 3019 kosullivan@opted.org ASCO President Amos Outlines Priorities July 31, 2007 — John F. Amos, O.D.,…
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Dr. Janice Scharre began her optometric career as a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO), then joined the faculty at ICO. There she served in a variety of…
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Contact: Martin A. Wall CAE, Executive Director mwall@opted.org 301-231-5817 The Partnership Foundation for Optometric Education Welcomes The Heart of America Contact Lens Society (HOACLS) as a Contributing Partner David Loshin…
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Contact: Kimberly O’Sullivan Director, Communications Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (301) 231-5944 ext. 3019 kosullivan@opted.org Optometry Rated “Excellent” Career Choice By U.S.News and World Report March 22, 2007…
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Contact: Kimberly O’Sullivan Director, Communications Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (301) 231-5944 ext. 3019 kosullivan@opted.org Pixel Optics Joins ASCO’s Corporate Contributor Program ROCKVILLE, MD, February 14, 2012 —…
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Contact: Kimberly O’Sullivan Director, Communications Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (301) 231-5944 ext. 3019 kosullivan@opted.org First Faculty Development Institute Receives Rave Reviews August 10, 2006 — Post-meeting excitement…
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Contact: Kimberly O’Sullivan Director, Communications Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (301) 231-5944 ext. 3019 kosullivan@opted.org Optometry Schools Reach Out To Help Hurricane Victims October 27, 2005 — It…
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Contact: Paige Pence 404.545.6159 ASCO Announces 2011 Envision Video Competition Winners Rockville, MD (June 29, 2011) – The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is pleased to announce…
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Contact: Kimberly O’Sullivan Director, Communications Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (301) 231-5944 ext. 3019 kosullivan@opted.org JOINT BOARD CERTIFICATION PROJECT TEAM PROPOSES DRAFT BOARD CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR OPTOMETRY …
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Contact: Marty Wall Executive Director 301 231-5944 Ext. 3016 ASCO SIGNS AGREEMENT CREATING AMERICAN BOARD OF OPTOMETRY ROCKVILLE, MD, September 1, 2009 – A Memorandum of Understanding to establish the…
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Contact: Kimberly O’Sullivan Director, Communications Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (301) 231-5944 ext. 3019 kosullivan@opted.org Importance of Protective Eyewear During Sports Rockville, MD (April 5, 2011) – Each…
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Contact: Kimberly O’Sullivan Director of Communications 301.231.5944 ext.3019 kosullivan@opted.org Number of Applicants Applying for Residencies Jump Nearly 20% in First Year of ASCO-Managed Optometry Residency Match Program ROCKVILLE, MD, February…
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Contact: Kimberly O’Sullivan Director, Communications Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (301) 231-5944 ext. 3019 kosullivan@opted.org Optometrist Ranks Near the Top of CNNMoney’s List of Best Jobs in America…
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Contact: Kimberly O’Sullivan Director, Communications Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (301) 231-5944 ext. 3019 kosullivan@opted.org ASCO’s ORMatch Now Open for Applicants ROCKVILLE, MD, Oct. 1, 2012 –…
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Contact: Kimberly O’Sullivan Director, Communications Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (301) 231-5944 ext. 3019 kosullivan@opted.org ASCO Establishes New Optometry Residency Match (ORMatch) ROCKVILLE, MD, April 24, 2012…
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ASCO awarded six schools and colleges of optometry with Practice Management Education (PME) Awards in 2013 in its inaugural year. A PME Award provides seed funding of up to $2,000…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry invites applications for the position of associate editor of its peer-reviewed journal, Optometric Education. Responsibilities The associate editor is responsible for collaborating…
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For the second year, the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) has partnered with the National Board of Examiners in Optometry to make the pass rates for the…
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ORLANDO – December 18, 2018 – The American Academy of Optometry (Academy), the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) and the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry (ARBO)…
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The importance of interprofessional education (IPE) has taken a more prominent place in the ever growing healthcare climate with the recent publication of an article entitled, “The Intersection of Professionalism…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, March 12, 2019 – Today, the Association of Schools and Colleges (ASCO) is proud to launch its national public awareness campaign – Optometry Gives Me Life. This campaign…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Special Recognition Awards. ASCO Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. Arol Augsburger, President Emeritus…
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Who: Dr. Muriel Martinez, one of three Doctors of Optometry featured in the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry’s Optometry Gives Me Life campaign, will be promoting the campaign…
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A Short Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Hoppe, ASCO President Each July, ASCO swears in a new President to serve for the year. This year’s President, Dr. Elizabeth Hoppe, sat down…
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(Posted 3/17/2020) We hope everyone is well during these times. Many optometric academic institutions are currently struggling with providing a clinical experience to students who are not examining patients due…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges (ASCO) is continuing to monitor the public health threat from the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Our 23 schools and colleges of optometry across the country and…
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In the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many optometric academic institutions were challenged to use novel approaches in order to provide clinical educational experience to students. ASCO compiled the list…
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COVID-19 Statement for Current and Prospective Applicants posted 6/24/2020 All of our schools and colleges of optometry continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation. Each institution continues to follow their…
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As universities and hospitals suspend routine patient care to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) is partnering with the Association of Schools and Colleges of…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) announces the recipients of the 2020 Special Recognition Awards. ASCO Lifetime Achievement Award Dr. Janice Scharre is this year’s Lifetime Achievement…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) announces its support of a nationwide pause on advertising on Facebook and Instagram social media channels at least through the month…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) and CooperVision understand that COVID-19 has greatly impacted student financial resources, loss of income, and financial aid opportunities. As a result,…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, August 5, 2020 – ASCO is extremely pleased to announce its public awareness campaign, Optometry Gives Me Life, is named a 2020 Power of A Gold Award Winner…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is pleased to announce that there was a 3.7% increase in applicants compared to the previous application cycle, as well as…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, March 28, 2014 – The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry’s (ASCO) Be a Doctor of Optometry: Put Your Future in Focus video is partially funded through…
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ASCO, as a Friend of the Health Resources and Services Administration, requested an increase in funding to HRSA due to impending budget cuts. Read the funding request letter and Congressional…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, May 16, 2014 – The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) has launched its Optometry Resident Directory. The Optometry Resident Directory is an online resource where…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, May 16, 2014 – The Allergan Foundation has awarded a competitive Focus Grant to The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry’s (ASCO) to support the Be a…
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June 10, 2014 — Jointly launched by the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO), the National Eye Care Workforce Study is based…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, January 27, 2015 – The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is delighted to announce the awarding of the first Partnership Endowment Grants. In its inaugural…
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A letter written by ASCO President, Jenny Coyle, to the Mexican Congress has positively affected the state of optometry in Mexico. On March 17, 2015 the President of Mexico signed…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, June 16, 2015 – The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry’s (ASCO) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dawn Mancuso, MAM, CAE, FASAE,…
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Recently Kim O’Sullivan, ASCO’s Director of Communications, sat down with Dawn Mancuso, MAM, CAE, FASAE, to discuss her recent appointment as ASCO’s Executive Director. ASCO: What appealed to you about…
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ASCO participated in MediaplanetUSA’s Vision and Hearing campaign where we joined forces with industry leaders and advocates to raise awareness of the the millions of Americans currently living with some…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, April 8, 2018 – Every year, the Association of Schools and Colleges (ASCO) offers an optometry residency matching service – or ORMatch – to interested optometry students. The…
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### The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is a non-profit association representing the interests of optometric education. Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Rockville, MD, ASCO is…
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A Short Conversation with Dr. David Damari, ASCO President Each July, ASCO swears in a new President to serve for the year. This year’s President, Dr. David Damari, sat down…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, August 29, 2017, 12:10 pm ET – The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is closely monitoring the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, particularly how it is…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, October 27, 2017 — The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) announces three new videos, ready for viewing and sharing on its YouTube Channel. Learn about…
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The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) announces the release of a special issue of its Journal, Optometric Education. entitled Diversity and Cultural and Linguistic Competence (Volume 43…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, January 9, 2018 – For the first time, pass rates on National Board examinations for the 2016-2017 academic year are now available on the website of the Association…
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ROCKVILLE, MD, February 13, 2018 – The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 Special Recognition Awards. ASCO Lifetime Achievement…
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During a morning in late February, I had one of those inspiring career moments. This one came via an ASCO Eye Opener Session – my first. A few weeks prior,…