College News

No embellishment necessary – Dean Karla Zadnik’s latest publication is top notch Dean Karla Zadnik, OD, PhD, has more than 170 scientific publications to her credit, and although her latest piece might not line up with her established pattern of vision research, it’s spectacular in its own right...

Ohio State University College of Optometry Vision Science PhD students Rebecca Deffler (OD, MS’19), Erica Shelton (OD/MS’18), and Marielle Reidy (OD/MS’19), are among 15 recipients of 2022 American Academy of Optometry Foundation William C. Ezell Fellowships. Dr. Deffler is a PhD student advised by...

David A. Damari, OD, has joined The Ohio State University College of Optometry as a Clinical Professor, effective July 1, 2022. After graduating from SUNY College of Optometry in 1983 and completing a residency in Vision Therapy Rehabilitation there, Dr. Damari was in private practice in Rochester...

Dr. Mawada Osman, OD MS FAAO, has been appointed as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry in The Ohio State University College of Optometry, effective July 1, 2022. Dr. Osman earned her OD and MS degrees from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2020, followed by the completion...

Shane Foster (OD’08) Exemplifies How Alumni Play a Vital Role in Recruiting the Best and Brightest Optometry Students Year after year, Ohio State Optometry’s incoming class statistics reveal a clear theme: excellence. A prospective student pipeline composed of well-positioned, respected alumni who...

Stephanie Baxter (OD’08) has been selected to serve on The Ohio State University Alumni Association Board of Directors. Her four-year term will begin in September. Dr. Baxter is an optometrist living and practicing in South Bend, Indiana. She is originally from Youngstown, Ohio and completed her...

Lauren Haverly, OD, received The Ohio State University College of Optometry’s Early Professional Achievement Award during the Class of 2022’s Convocation Ceremony on May 7. “Dr. Lauren Haverly represents the best of the best from Ohio State Optometry,” said Dean Karla Zadnik. “She is a jewel in our...

Thomas G. Quinn, OD, MS, FAAO, received The Ohio State University College of Optometry’s Distinguished Alumnus Award during the Class of 2022’s Convocation Ceremony on May 7. “I feel like I have always known Dr. Tom Quinn,” said Dean Karla Zadnik, OD, PhD. “His contributions to the optometric...

Optometry Student’s Use of Augmented Reality Technology is Recognized with Ohio State Innovator Award, Sponsored by VSP Vision™ The Ohio State University College of Optometry announced Richard Wan as the recipient of the Ohio State Innovator Award. The $5,000 grant recognizes innovative, creative...

Research and Innovation Showcase recognizes groundbreaking achievements Faculty, staff and students shared breakthroughs, plans Chris Bournea Ohio State News bournea.1@osu.edu During the 2022 Research and Innovation Showcase on April 13, The Ohio State University recognized faculty, staff and...