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NECO at AAO’s Annual Academy
NECO Shines at the Prestigious American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting
Volunteer Opportunities for NECO Students
At New England College of Optometry (NECO), community service and hands-on experience are essential components of the educational journey. Volunteering not only enriches students’ academic learning but also helps foster a deeper connection with the community while honing essential clinical and interpersonal skills.
How NECO Alumni Revolutionized Veterans’ Eye Care
The Veterans Affairs (VA) Optometry Service stands today as the nation’s largest clinical training program for eye care professionals, but few know the pivotal role that New England College of Optometry (NECO) graduates played in its creation and evolution. Their innovative approach to integrated healthcare in the 1970s laid the foundation for what has become a cornerstone of veterans’ health services.
Caring For Your Eyes When You Have Diabetes
Living with diabetes means paying special attention to your overall health, and that includes your eyes. NECO wants to share some important information about protecting your vision and how you can take control over your condition. The good news is that with proper care and early treatment, most vision loss can be prevented.
NECO Faculty Joins Congressional Briefing to Support Early Vision
NECO recently participated in a Congressional briefing to support the Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children (EDVI) Act. Dr. Stacy Lyons joined other experts on World Sight Day to advocate for this bipartisan legislation, which aims to improve pediatric vision care through grant programs and standardized screening protocols.
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NECO Hosts Fourth Annual Industry Collaborative
The Fourth Annual Industry Collaborative focused on eye care’s imbalance in health equity and how such inequities impact the patient, the student, and the doctors practicing in the field of optometry.
NECO Students at Optometry’s Meeting
A dozen NECO students attended the 127th Annual AOA Congress and its sister event, the 56th Annual AOSA Conference, otherwise known as Optometry’s Meeting (OM).
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NECO’s 130th Commencement Ceremony
New England College of Optometry (NECO) celebrated its 130th Commencement Ceremony on May 19, 2024 at Boston’s Symphony Hall. The Class of 2024 was honored with awards and accolades that recognized their academic excellence and expertise over the past four years. Watch the recorded livestream of the ceremony.
