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Class of 2026 Start Their Journey into Clinic
Students from the Class of 2026 receive their White Coats and are ready to start clinic in the fall.

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 Faculty and Alumni in the Top Ten Nationwide
Twenty-nine faculty and alumni rank among the top eye care providers in the nation.

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Gaiser
The second in a series to allow prospective and current students to come to know the faculty of NECO on a deeper level and build up the community! Please enjoy this interview.

Commencement 2023
New England College of Optometry Celebrated its 129th Commencement at Boston Symphony Hall on May 21, 2023.

Eye Care Advocacy Day at the Massachusetts State House
NECO’s primary focus is on educating optometrists, but it is also important to educate lawmakers as advocates for eye care policies that increase access to care, eliminate vision care disparities, and impact our profession.

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Young
The first in a series to allow prospective and current students to come to know the faculty of NECO on a deeper level and build up the community! Please enjoy this interview.

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.

NECO Highlights Massachusetts’ Strength in Eye Care
Massachusetts Community Health Centers and NECO celebrate 50 years of providing eye care for all

NECO Honors Community Health Center Partners, Faculty, and Student
As part of the 50th Anniversary celebration of NECO and Community Health Center partnerships, we will be honoring NECO faculty, students, and community members for their dedication and perseverance in providing eye care for all.