Eye on Education
February 2020
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President's Column
  
I hope your new year is off to a great start and are glad to see the year 2020 on your calendars. What a wonderful opportunity to focus on the importance of eye care as part of overall health and wellness, and the role of vision in enhancing and maintaining quality of life.
ASCO News
ASCO President, Dr. Elizabeth Hoppe, One of Three Women Leading their Optometric Organization, Featured in Women in Optometry Article
Recently Dr. Hoppe, ASCO President and Founding Dean of Western University of Health Sciences, College of Optometry, was featured in a Women in Optometry article which also included Drs. Barbara Horn and Barbara Caffrey.
 
ASCO Releases First Ever Annual Report
ASCO is pleased to present its 2019 Annual Report. The Annual Report offers a year in review of fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019) and is chock full of information regarding optometric education – specifically the ASCO’s public awareness campaign, Optometry Gives Me Life, news from the special interest groups and committees, the Strategic Plan –  and much more.
 
ASCO Student Award in Clinical Ethics
Deadline to submit essays is February 13, 2020.
Naylor Association Solutions
Naylor Association Solutions
Corporate Contributor News
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InfantSEE Program at Western University of Health Sciences Changes Lives
  
An astute aunt and a national program that provides free eye exams to infants resulted in a life-changing diagnosis at Western University of Health Sciences.
Hogs & Honeys Foundation for Kids Finds a Perfect Fit with Salus University’s Looking Out for Kids
  
It seemed like a perfect fit to Sheldon Simpson. And, it was.
MCPHS University Cardinals gather at the Optometry Alumni & Friends Reception in Orlando
  
The Academy 2019 Orlando and 3rd World Congress of Optometry held October 23-27 at the Orange County Convention Center included many opportunities for the nation’s eye health experts to update their skills and gain new knowledge.
UAB’s Lei Liu Awarded R01 Grant to Study ways Virtual Reality can Assist with Low Vision Rehabilitation
An R01 grant was awarded to Lei Liu, PhD, FAAO, UAB School of Optometry associate professor, by the National Eye Institute.
 
Salus University’s Pennsylvania College of Optometry Welcomes New Faculty Member, Dr. Mark Miriello
  
A few months ago, Salus University’s Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) welcomed Mark Miriello, OD as the newest faculty member.
Naylor Association Solutions
Naylor Association Solutions
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Vision Expo East Announces Career Resources, Education and Networking for Students and Young Professionals
  
Vision Expo, the definitive event for eyecare providers, today announced details on the special events and programming designed for students and young professionals that includes career resources, education and networking opportunities to be offered at Vision Expo East 2020.
Conference Invitation: Building Interprofessionalism in the Healthcare Environment
Two Awards from Prevent Blindness: Call for Nominations and Applications – Deadline February 28 noon ET