ASCO, in conjunction with the Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Special Interest Group, offers a five-part interactive hybrid Summit.

The OCEF Program Planning Group of the Academic Affairs Committee (AAFC), co-chaired by Dr. Amy Roan Moy (NECO) and Dr. Valerie Kattouf (ICO), has been hard at work programming the second installment of the two-part series “Engaging Today’s Student.”

In 2022, ASCO and Johnson & Johnson Vision began a unique partnership with an unprecedented sponsorship to address the need for greater diversity in optometry.

U.S. News and World Report released their Top 100 Best Jobs of 2023 and included the profession of optometry amongst those showcased.

Please join ASCO’s Board and staff in bidding farewell to Carol Brubaker, ASCO’s Manager of Professional Affairs. Carol’s last day with ASCO was January 31.

Deadline to submit essays is February 17, 2023

The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry offers a Career Center resource, hosted by Boxwood.

Alcon Launches the 2023 Case Report Study

Bausch + Lomb Receives 510(k) Clearance from FDA for Biotrue® Hydration Boost Contact Lens Rehydrating Drops

Topcon Introduces NW500 Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera to the US Market

Why I Chose Optometry—Not Your Typical Answer

Optometry Student Internships Available

Janene Sims, OD, PhD, FAAO, is the state’s 2022 Optometric Educator of the Year. The American Optometric Association granted the associate professor this honor.

The Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) at Salus University chapter of the Student Optometric Service to Humanity (SOSH) went on a humanitarian trip for 10 days in late November 2022 to La Barca, Jalisco, Mexico.

Thomas Lewis, OD ‘70, PhD, FAAO, past president of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) at Salus University, was recognized for his 50 years of service to the University during the institution’s annual Length of Service Awards given at the end of 2022.

In its 24th year, the annual Springer Lecture brings a distinguished vision scientist or clinician to the UAB School of Optometry to share knowledge with students and faculty. Leo Semes, OD, FAAO, was the 2022 guest lecturer.

On December 4th, 2022, the Class of 2020 gathered together with family, friends, faculty, and staff to celebrate their graduation; after a two and a half year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Representatives from 20 state optometry associations attended Southern College of Optometry’s annual State Day event in January.

Midwestern University (MWU) upholds the One Health initiative throughout all of its eight colleges, including the Arizona College of Optometry (AZCOPT).

Connect with eye care professionals and industry experts around the globe during the World Council of Optometry’s free virtual event on advancing myopia management as the standard of care on Feb. 16!

September 8-10, 2023 Melbourne, Australia

Now Accepting Poster Abstract Submissions

Submissions due by Monday, April 3, 2023, at 5 p.m. ET