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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.

Dr. Sarah Y. Connolly ‘12 shares her journey from NECO to her current position as Senior Medical Science Liaison for  Regenxbio. She highlights all the milestones from NECO, clinical practice, and now as an industry professional.

NECO celebrates the First 50 Years of Partnerships with Community Health Centers in delivering healthcare for all. In cooperation with the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers.

Newsweek Ranks Four NECO Alumni in the Top Ten Optometrists Nationwide 

Dr. Moy received her Doctor of Optometry Degree in 2003, and now serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Optometry at NECO as well as Director of Health Center Network and Chief Compliance Officer. In addition to her NECO roles, Amy is also an Attending Doctor at the Martha Eliot Health Center.

New England College of Optometry Celebrated its 128th Commencement at Boston Symphony Hall on May 15, 2022. Watch full video from the day’s event. 

In 2022, New England College of Optometry recognizes 50 years of training students and serving patients in community health centers throughout the region. As the first optometry school to conceive and create such a clinical training model, NECO has influenced thousands of optometrists and optometry itself. Here’s the story of how it all began.

Who knows if the catalysts for change at NECO 50 years ago thought about whether its graduates would embrace what they experienced, but many have. Read how some NECO alumni were inspired by their experiences training in community health centers.

The New England College of Optometry is honored to recognize its 2021 Distinguished Alumni honorees. Donald Korb, OD, FAAO, and Susan Primo, OD, MPH, FAAO.