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Last week, the inaugural Advancing Vision Summit brought together leaders in AI, eye care and public health for a day of conversation and connection.

A big thank you to our speakers for sharing their expertise and perspectives, and to our sponsors for helping make the day possible. Between sessions, attendees connected at our sponsor activation tables and grabbed coffee in SUNY Optometry Foundation's 70th anniversary cups, a small nod to the milestone year we’re celebrating.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversation.

Stay tuned for more photos!

#SUNYOptAVS #SUNYOptometry #AdvancingVision by @sunyopt

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Taking care of our SUNY community this fall 💙

SUNY College of Optometry partnered with CVS to host an internal flu and COVID-19 vaccination event, giving students, faculty and staff an easy way to stay up to date on their vaccinations.

A big thank you to CVS for helping our community prioritize health and wellness this season!

#SUNYOptometry #SUNYOpt #CommunityHealth #FluShot #COVID19 A person in a white coat is preparing a syringe at a table with medical supplies. Another person stands nearby, rolling up a sleeve. A jacket is draped over a chair. On the wall, a screen displays an image of the Museum of the North named "Ice Fog" by James Barker. by @sunyopt

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Research at SUNY College of Optometry is helping shape the future of myopia management.

Through the Clinical Vision Research Center (CVRC), SUNY Optometry participated in a clinical research trial that contributed to the clinical data supporting the recent FDA authorization of the Essilor Stellest spectacle lens. The lens is now available to patients and families in the U.S. to help slow myopia progression in children, marking an important milestone in spectacle lens technology.

What makes this achievement especially meaningful is seeing the impact of that research reach patients directly. A patient recently seen at the University Eye Center is now wearing the newly authorized lens.

This is the power of clinical research: advancing innovation today to help improve patient care tomorrow. Three people stand in an eyewear store with display shelves behind them. by @sunyopt

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The future of brain health starts here. 🧠 SUNY’s Brain Institute is bringing together researchers from across our campuses to advance breakthroughs in aging and neurological disease research. by @sunyopt

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The Center for Vision Research and Clinical Care (CVRC) at SUNY College of Optometry is recruiting children ages 6–11 who are not yet nearsighted for the DONUT Study.

The study involves:
• Six visits over a two-year period
• Nightly eye drops
• Compensation for participation

Know a parent whose child may be eligible? Share this post with your peers to help spread the word.

For more information, call 212-938-4052 or email ClinicResearch@sunyopt.edu Children smiling and lying on the floor in a classroom setting. by @sunyopt

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We’re heading to Anaheim! ☀️👓

Join the SUNY College of Optometry community for our Reception at Academy—an evening to reconnect with fellow alumni, colleagues, and friends.

When: Friday, October 2, 2026 @ 7pm
Where: Anaheim Marriott, Platinum 4 Ballroom

The reception is complimentary, but registration is required.

🔗 Register at sunyopt.edu/academy

#SUNYOptometry #Academy2026 #SUNYOptAlumni #Optometry #AlumniEvent The image is an invitation for SUNY Optometry's Reception at Academy. The event details include the date, Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7 PM, and the location, Anaheim Marriott, Platinum 4 Ballroom. Event registration is necessary despite it being complimentary. The background features a cityscape with lit-up buildings and palm trees, including views of Suncoast Park Hotel and Hilton. by @sunyopt

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Our classrooms and clinics continue to connect us with students from around the world. This summer, we welcomed students from France who spent time learning, observing, and experiencing optometric education at SUNY 🇫🇷

We’re proud to welcome students from around the world and help foster the next generation of eye care professionals.

Wishing our French students all the best as they head home, and we hope to see you again!

#SUNYOptometry #OptometryEducation #GlobalEducation #StudentExchange #InternationalStudents A group of individuals in professional attire stand in a line, holding certificates. They are indoors, in front of a vibrant, artistic wall display featuring images of various irises arranged in a grid pattern. by @sunyopt

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Bridging science and patient care 🔬👁️

This summer marked the first year of INSIGHT, a new competitive program from SUNY Optometry that gives students the opportunity to explore both vision science and clinical care.

Over eight weeks, our student worked with Dr. Sayan Ghosh in the lab while also shadowing in the clinic under Dr. Joy Harewood. The experience offered a closer look at how scientific discovery can inform the way we understand and care for patients.

INSIGHT builds on the foundation of our Eye-CARE program and reflects our commitment to creating meaningful pathways into optometry. We’re grateful to VSP Vision for supporting this opportunity for the next generation of eye care professionals. "A group of six people standing in front of a presentation screen displaying scientific research findings at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine." by @sunyopt

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A look back at our Orientation

The Class of 2030 came together for a week of getting to know each other and learning more about life at SUNY Optometry.

They also had the chance to explore the city and experience some of what makes it such a great place to call home.

A few moments from Orientation Week ➡️ A classroom setting where several individuals, including three focused on a worksheet, are seated at desks with New York University tote bags. Others appear engaged with laptops and notes. by @sunyopt

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This summer, we welcomed a student from Melbourne, Australia through SUNY Optometry’s International Program.

Opportunities like this reflect the value of our international connections and the exchange of knowledge and experiences across the global optometry community.

We’re proud to continue building these connections and creating opportunities for students to learn from one another across borders. Faculty and student smiling next to each other for a photo by @sunyopt

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One week down, and the Class of 2030 is officially on their way! 📚 After a full first week of classes, this incredible group is already building friendships and beginning an exciting journey together.

We’re so excited to see this class grow and make their mark! 👓 A large group of people wearing matching blue shirts pose together outdoors in a park setting with trees and a stone fountain visible in the background. by @sunyopt

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Supporting student mental health means building a community that knows how to recognize when someone may need help and how to connect them with support.

We were pleased to welcome SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. to SUNY Optometry, along with Assemblymember Keith Powers, Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, Assemblymember Manny De Los Santos, and Senate Constituent Liaison Director Sabrina Ellis.

During the visit, Chancellor King highlighted our Mental Health First Aid training program, one of 27 campus programs supported by SUNY’s Mental Health First Aid Grant Program. Through the program, members of our faculty are gaining practical skills to recognize mental health
challenges, respond with care, and connect students with appropriate resources. by @sunyopt

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