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NECO Hosts Inaugural Vision Health Equity Summit
NECO and Community Partners Share the Recent Breakthroughs that are Changing the Way People See Health Equity.
NECO Makes an Impact at AAO’s Annual Meeting
The American Academy of Optometry’s (AAO) Annual Meeting, or “Academy” as it has become known, was held in New Orleans, Louisiana this year with over 7,000 attendees. Our NECO faculty and residents stood out as leaders during the industry meeting as they presented 26 lectures and poster presentations, were honored with several industry awards, chaired special interest groups, and even taught research-based courses during AAO’s high-profile conference.
National Academies Focus on Myopia Holds First Open Session
Dr. Vera-Diaz Represents The American Academy Of Optometry At The National Academies Of Sciences, Engineering, And Medicine
NECO Researches the Advancement in Assistive Technology
The Low Vision Lab at NECO leads a research study that focuses on the accessibility of visual assistive applications for people living with low vision and other vision impairments.
NECO Makes Impact at AAO’s Annual Meeting
The American Academy of Optometry’s annual meeting was held in San Diego, California this year to record-breaking crowds. Our NECO faculty members stood out as leaders during the industry meeting as they presented over 20 lectures and poster presentations, were honored with several industry awards, chaired special interest groups, and even completed an inaugural leadership academy during AAO’s centennial event.
Connecting Eye and Health Care Around the World
For the past several years, NECO students have partnered with peers from Wenzhou Medical University (WMU) and SUNY Optometry to participate in the Global Health Leadership Development Program.
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New contrast sensitivity test created by NECO faculty
A new contrast sensitivity test is on the market, thanks to two New England College of Optometry faculty members. D. Luisa Mayer, PhD, MEd and Barry Kran, OD, FAAO, are faculty at the college as well as part of the clinical team at the NECO Center for Eye Care at the Perkins School for the Blind, of which Dr. Kran is the director.
Research at NECO: improving vision, improving lives
NECO has an impressive roster of faculty committed to conducting innovative research to improve vision and quality of life across multiple specialties.