Posted: October 1, 2009

The Ohio State University College of Optometry proudly announces the inaugural Jeffrey and Joyce Myers Lecture Series to be held October 14, 2009.

The inaugural event will feature Irvin M. Borish, OD, LLD, internationally known scholar in the world of optometry. Dr. Borish is known as the architect of optometry and will speak on the development of optometry through the years. His work has influenced almost every aspect of optometry for decades. His accomplishments include that of educator, author, lecturer, clinician, and consultant. Dr. Borish began his career on the faculty of the Northern Illinois College of Optometry, from which he graduated in 1934. In 1944 he opened a practice in Kokomo, Indiana. He was a member of the initial committee that founded the School of Optometry at Indiana University. After its inauguration in 1953, he commuted from Kokomo to serve as a visiting faculty member. In 1972 he retired from his practice to teach at Indiana University as professor of optometry, serving as director of patient care and teaching courses in clinical procedures and contact lenses until his retirement in 1982, when he became a professor emeritus. In 1982 he was appointed to the first endowed chair in an optometric institution, the Benedict Chair, at the University of Houston. Dr. Borish remained at the University of Houston until 1987. Upon his departure, the university established the Irvin M. Borish Endowed Chair in Optometric Practice. At 95 years of age, he still travels around the country guest lecturing.

The Myers Lecture Series was established through a gift from Dr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Joyce Myers. Their intent was to sponsor one lecture per academic year during the autumn quarter featuring a guest speaker from outside The Ohio State University with special expertise across the domains of optometry and vision science. Dr. Myers, a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry Class of 1984, is a private-practice optometrist in central Ohio.

The location for the October 14th event is the Jennings Hall auditorium, at the corner of Neil and W. 12th Avenues on the Columbus campus. The program begins at 5:15PM, followed by a reception.

For more information about this event, contact: mccauley.4@osu.edu