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This article first appeared in the American Academy of Optometry annual newsletter. 

As NECO’s VP of Professional Affairs, Dr. Gary Chu leverages his expertise in optometric innovation, technology, health care solutions, and public health to advance the optometric industry and ensure eyecare is evolving and meeting the needs of all individuals.

My experiences—from NECO to the Dominican Republic, from corporate settings to private practice—have imbued me with a deep sense of purpose and a commitment to excellence in eye care.

NECO and Community Partners Share the Recent Breakthroughs that are Changing the Way People See Health Equity.

Through generous donations from Janet LaBreck, NECO presents alternative ways to understand how we see.

The Third Annual Industry Collaborative focused on Eye Care’s Imbalance between Supply and Demand.

NECO students and faculty visited the Dominican Republic with nonprofit group Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH). NECO’s partnership with VOSH has enabled countless students, faculty, and alumni to treat patients in communities all over the world.

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.