August Alumni/Student Articles

Dr. Melissa Billings and family

Alumni Focus: Melissa Billings

"The eye is the window to your overall health. I love to educate patients, and patients are always amazed when I find other systemic issues during what they thought was their “routine examination." It is life changing when you can identify and refer out for conditions that can save their lives."
Nahor Hagos with Brutus

Student Focus on Nahor Hagos

"The passion that the faculty carry is real. They truly love the profession and want you to succeed! As a bonus, the clinic is new as of the last five years! It has all of the newest technology, new equipment, and is just pleasing to look at."

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Ohio State Appoints New College of Optometry Dean

Dr. Jeffrey Walline to assume role July 1 The Ohio State University has selected Jeffrey J. Walline, OD, PhD, as its sixth College of Optometry dean, effective July 1, pending Board of Trustees approval. Dr. Walline has spent more than two decades on the college’s faculty and brings deep...

Ryan Pickering Wins Ohio State Student Innovator Award

Columbus, Ohio, June 3, 2026 – The Ohio State University College of Optometry, in collaboration with VSP Vision and the Rick Bay Foundation, announced Ryan Pickering as the recipient of the Ohio State Student Innovator Award. The $5,000 grant recognizes innovative, creative and feasible ideas...

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Buckeye Optometry Alumni Magazine

Buckeye Optometry Alumni Magazine

Highlighting the achievements of our optometry alumni, the BuckEYE Alumni Magazine features college news, research updates, alumni notes, and editorial insights, with an online archive dating back to 2005.