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Gary Chu named to the Massachusetts Asian American Commission
Gary Chu, OD, MPH, FAAO, Vice President for Professional Affairs, was recently sworn in as a member of the Massachusetts Asian American Commission (AAC).

Scholarship created to honor President Emeritus Clifford “Scotty” Scott
The Board of Trustees of the New England College of Optometry has established an endowed, need-based scholarship to honor Clifford “Scotty” Scott, OD, MPH and his more than fifty years—and counting—of contributions to the college.

2020 – The Year in Review
A look back at some of the noteworthy highlights from the past year.

Dr. Hoffman receives Lifetime Achievement Award for his role in residency education
Douglas J. Hoffman, OD, FAAO, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award 2021 by the Association for Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO).

Gary Chu awarded ASCO Innovation Award
The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry awarded NECO Vice President of Professional Affairs Gary Y. Chu, OD, MPH, FAAO, the 2021 Dr. Jack Bennett Innovation in Optometric Education Award.

Students learn latest in advanced laser and IPL technologies
New England College of Optometry (NECO) announced today that it has partnered with Lumenis to educate students on the fundamentals of lasers, microsurgical procedures and IPL.

Swiss cheese, bluetooth, and pods to the rescue
NECO uses science and multi-layered innovations to stay ahead of COVID-19.

Research at NECO: improving vision, improving lives
NECO has an impressive roster of faculty committed to conducting innovative research to improve vision and quality of life across multiple specialties.

NECO Center for Eye Care opens a new dry eye service
The NECO Center for Eye Care recently opened a new Dry Eye Service dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of Dry Eye.