New England College of Optometry News

Technology has revolutionized the way we practice, as well as how how we train and educate students. It is our responsibility to teach students to be aware of changing standards and methods of care so they can stay apprised of emerging trends in care throughout their career.

Since NECO Center for Eye Care Roslindale is in a residential community, students get to see a diverse group of patients who represent the community where we are located.

All I ask from students is that they contemplate the enormous responsibility that accompanies the knowledge and skills they are gaining as a result of their optometric education. From that starting point, the path to becoming an impactful doctor is clear.

NECO has many opportunities for students to engage in research. Depending on their level of interest and experience, students can complete a master’s degree in vision science with a faculty mentor, participate in an intensive summer research program, or work for a few hours each week in a laboratory.

You understand that being a doctor-in-training means to behave as a doctor everyday - not just when you interact with patients, and not just when you wear these special white coats that you will be handed today - but each moment of your lives.