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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Website for New Graduate Optometrists Has Launched – NewGradOptometry.com

Articles, Post-Optometry School / By / 3 minutes of reading

For Immediate Release Website for New Graduate Optometrists Has Launched Matthew Geller O.D., Founder of OptometryStudents.com Announces the Launch of NewGradOptometry.com The first of its kind, NewGradOptometry.com is the #1 online resource for newly graduated doctors of optometry. It features resources created by new graduates, for new graduates.   SAN DIEGO – March 25, 2014 – …

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Video Interview with Successful California OD, Dr. Albert Chun

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I was lucky. It was the winter of 2013 and my second-to-last optometry externship at SUNY. I took a flight to Los Angeles, unpacked at my beach side apartment, and headed over to Dr. Albert Chun’s office – SouthBay Optometry of Torrance. The rest was history. You can consider me a pretty “smart” guy when …

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Dr. M Rosenfield Interview Part 2: His View On Being An Optometrist

News, Optometry School / By / 3 minutes of reading

Dr Rosenfield is a professor at SUNY Optometry who teaches OTP (Optometric Theory and Procedures) I and II, taught during the fall and spring semesters of 1st year respectively. These courses lay the foundation for all classes as they cover refraction, accommodation, binocularity and other critical aspects of optometry. Dr Rosenfield not only teaches, but …

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Dr. Rosenfield Interview, Part 1: Amazing SUNY Professor and Author

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Dr Rosenfield is a professor at SUNY Optometry who teaches OTP (Optometric Theory and Procedures) I and II, taught during the fall and spring semesters of 1st year respectively. These courses lay the foundation for all classes as they cover refraction, accommodation, binocularity and other critical aspects of optometry. Dr Rosenfield not only teaches, but …

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November 2013 Optometry Student in Focus – Nareh Keshishyan of SUNY Optometry

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A note from founder of OptometryStudents.com Dr. Matthew Geller I started “Optometry Student in Focus” as a way to shine a light on the future leaders of our profession. Nareh Keshishyan is exactly that – a future leader of optometry. Her work with the California Optometric Student Association as the current President Elect is a …

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A Guide To Ophthalmic Technology for Optometry Students

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I never realized how important optometric technology actually was until I attended this years Vision Expo West. I’ve been in practice with Dr. Eric White for only 3 months but the one lesson I’ve learned is that patients love technology. It helps us keep our schedule booked with happy patients, and keeps revenue increasing. When …

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3 Valuable Lessons I Learned Attending a CE Course at Vision Expo West

Clinical Optometry, Involvement, News / By / 4 minutes of reading

Do you ever feel like you have so much you want to do but not enough time to get it all done?  Vision Expo West  had a lot to offer – between exploring the exhibition halls, getting free swag, networking with doctors and exhibitors, and partying the nights away, it seemed impossible to cram in …

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My Personal Advice to Optometry Students at Vision Expo

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Connections, connections, connections. That’s how I got my current OD position in San Diego, California. The practice owner who hired me, Dr. Eric White, didn’t have to read my resume, he just needed to ask around. My reputation as a friendly, connected, and entrepreneurial optometry student is what earned me my job. Dr. White doesn’t …

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Optometry Clinical Photo Database – by OptometryStudents.com

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Tuesday, September 17th 2013 OptometryStudents.com (OS) and its team of 25 optometry and pre-optometry students has officially launched the “Optometry Clinical Photo Database” aka OptometryCPD. The project is lead by the OS Director of Clinical Photography, Apoorva Jinka of SUNY College of Optometry. OptometryCPD seeks to be the top crowd-sourced clinical photo database, with contributions from students, optometrists, and optometry …

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SVOSH at SUNY: A Recap of the Year

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SVOSH, also known as Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity, is one of the largest clubs in SUNY College of Optometry. SVOSH provides plenty of opportunities for students to perform vision screenings to underserved communities locally, nationally, and internationally.  SVOSH at SUNY frequently collaborates with other SUNY organizations, such as Fellowship of Christian Optometry, Lions …

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