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In the nationwide Bill Mattingly Memorial Scholarship competition, Emily Magas (OD’24) has been awarded top honors. This scholarship recognizes contributions to the field of low vision and is administered by the Paso del Norte Community Foundation. According to Dr. Roanne Flom, chief of The Ohio...

*Thank you to our friends at Mission of Sight for providing this article. Imagine the joy of seeing the world clearly for the first time in years. That was the reality for many Jamaicans this March, thanks in part to a team from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. From March 9-14, 2025...

The Ohio State University College of Optometry is committed to meeting the increased demand for virtual continuing education by providing a regularly updated online library of engaging continuing education courses that focus on topics that impact optometrists and their patients. We are pleased to...

The Ohio State University College of Optometry will host the annual Binocular Vision and Pediatrics (BVP) Forum on Friday, March 14 in Hamilton Hall, Room 80. The forum is a unique, day-long conference that focuses on BVP education for eye care professionals. This year's speaker is Maureen Plaumann...

In this inspiring episode, the focus is on the pursuit of joy and fulfillment in both your personal life and the workplace. Dr. Karla Zadnik joins the podcast to explore the idea that finding happiness is not only possible but essential for leading a balanced and meaningful life. Listen now: https:/...

On Monday, January 6, 2025: The Ohio State University Optometry Services Clinics will remain OPEN and fully operational. If you are a patient experiencing a travel delay due to weather, please call 614-292-2020. All in-person College of Optometry classes, labs and activities are CANCELED. However...

By Jocelyn Daniel, OD, FAAO Optometrist, Assistant Clinical Professor College of Optometry Zachary Coates, OD, FAAO Optometrist, Assistant Clinical Professor College of Optometry Seeing clearly while you’re driving at night may be getting tough. And, more often, you wish the font size were larger on...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – For the sixth consecutive year, The Ohio State University College of Optometry has received the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education....

Now available online, our latest edition features the outstanding Ohio State Optometry Class of 2024. Congratulations, new doctors! Dr. Kathy Rudolf's interview with Dr. Heather Bowen-Jones, Dr. Tom Quinn's article on Dr. Beth Muckley, and Sarah Cupples' story on Dr. Brad Oatney are sure to inspire...

Regular eye exams for your child in preschool and before kindergarten are important to ensure they have adequate vision for school, as many eyesight issues can be easily overlooked. As children develop and the visual requirements change, regular eye exams are essential. For children who wear glasses...