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It feels as though I was packing my whole life away in a suitcase just a few days ago. I can’t believe that it has already been 2 weeks since I officially moved from Toronto to Boston.

Olivia Bass began her journey at NECO in the Fall of 2016 and through her hard work and dedication she received the highest score among all NECO students on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) Part 1 exam.

Moving to a new city, starting on a new path for a future career, and meeting all kinds of people…it’s a little daunting, to say the least.

On Sunday, August 11th, the Class of 2022 gathered with their friends, families, and colleagues to receive their White Coat before the fall semester begins.

At the NECO Center for Eye Care’s Low Vision Clinic at Perkins School for the Blind, NECO’s Barry Kran OD, FAAO, is testing the acuity of a 15-year-old boy. This is not a traditional exam: The boy is deafblind (meaning some level of vision impairment and some level of hearing impairment), has cerebral palsy, cognitive challenges, and limited ability to communicate.

The NECO women featured here are among the many innovators in our community.  We applaud the continued contributions to the field from the NECO faculty and researchers who are influencing the next generation of optometrists and the field of optometry.

On Thursday, April 4, 2019, the New England College of Optometry (NECO) community gathered for the 2019 Scholarship Ceremony.

New England College of Optometry (NECO) celebrated its 125th commencement at Boston Symphony Hall on May 19, 2019.

Lenna Walker, OD, shares her experiences pursuing the Ocular Disease/Cornea and Contact Lens Residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston.

Struggling to find a career path during my first year of college was scary.