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As an optometry student, you will have many opportunities to engage with professional associations and learn from clinicians who are practicing in specialty areas. One such area is vision therapy, or vision development. Students interested in this area can join NECO’s chapter of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) group. This group is connected with the larger international non-profit association of optometrists, optometry students, and vision therapists. Each year, COVD hosts a summit meeting and conference for practitioners to present their research and gives the opportunity for everyone in the field to come together and learn about the latest advances in vision development.

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.

Hey there, future trailblazers and visionaries! Are you considering your career path and feeling a bit overwhelmed by the multitude of options out there? Well, how about peering into the exciting world of optometry? Let’s embark on a journey to discover why optometry might just be the perfect fit for you!

NECO Announces Honorary Degree Recipient, Presidential Medals, and Six Valedictorians for the College’s 130th Commencement Exercises

“I can’t think of NECO without also thinking of Tec. He has been the stalwart backbone of this campus for 35 years. Tec leads by quiet example, showing us all how to be better employees.” – Traci A. Logan, Executive Vice President and COO, CFO

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OD3 Aubrey Gall recounts her trip to the Nation’s Capital as part of the American Optometry Association (AOA) on Capitol Hill, AOA’s single-largest annual advocacy event.