In 1960, the IU School of Optometry graduated its first two Black graduates of the OD Program—Charles Comer, BS/MS’60, and Clarence Currie, BS/MS’60. Dr. Charles Comer was the first African American male to graduate from IUSO and to be licensed in the state of Indiana. After graduation, Dr. Comer pursued a career in the U.S…. Read more »
IUSO’s Newest Gold Key Members
In January, eight additional students from the IU School of Optometry became Gold Key Members. The mission of Gold Key is to recognize optometry students who demonstrate outstanding leadership to their college and profession. Membership to Gold Key is limited to 10% of the graduating class. The American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) recognizes Gold Key… Read more »
2022 Academy Hall of Fame Honorees
This year, the American Academy of Optometry is commemorating the organization’s Centennial Celebration. To encapsulate its 100-year history, the meeting will pay homage to the Academy’s founders, a century of achievements in optometric medicine, and celebrate those who have been influential in the Academy’s growth and position as the leading educational provider in optometry. At… Read more »
IUSO at Academy 2022 in San Diego
Make the most of your time at the American Academy of Optometry’s Academy 2022 conference in San Diego. Check out these various lectures, poster presentations, and continuing educations courses being led by IU School of Optometry faculty, students, and alumni. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 8–10 a.m. Location: 20 D “Retinal Imaging Ground Rounds” (Lecture) Brad Sutton,… Read more »
American Academy of Optometry Recognizes IU Professor for Distinguished Career
Bloomington, IN — Indiana University School of Optometry Distinguished Professor Ann E. Elsner has been named the 2022 Charles F. Prentice Medal Award recipient by the American Academy of Optometry. Each year, the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions and excelled in the profession. Established in 1958, the Prentice… Read more »
IUSO-VOSH Returns to Jamaica after Hiatus
Due to COVID-19, the IU School of Optometry’s VOSH student group was forced to take a 2-year hiatus from traveling. The group was excited to return to Jamaica to see patients again from May 16–19, 2022, at three schools—Negril All Age School, Mount Airy Primary and Infant School, and Broughton Primary School. The volunteers saw… Read more »
Dr. Carmichael-Martins named 2022 Optica Ambassador
WASHINGTON — The Optica Foundation announced Dr. Alessandra Carmichael-Martins, IU School of Optometry post-doctoral fellow in Dr. Stephen Burns’ Lab, is one of 10 exceptional early-career members who will serve as the 2022 class of Optica Ambassadors. Optica identifies an annual class of Ambassadors as part of a program to elevate leaders early in their careers,… Read more »
IUSO Hosting Spring CE Weekend (May 14-15)
The IU School of Optometry is hosting its Spring Continuing Education this weekend, May 14 and May 15. Enroll in one or both days at https://expand.iu.edu/browse/iuso-ce/. Saturday, May 14 The Most Updated Keratoconus Management Guide (TD) Clark Chang, OD Screen. Detect. Crosslink (PO) Nathan Morrow, OD Keratoconus Case Reports—How Would You Manage These Patients? (TD)… Read more »
Dr. Cathy Cheng Earns IU’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Award
Indiana University named five assistant professors as the 2022 Indiana University Bloomington Outstanding Junior Faculty Award recipients. One of the recipients is IU School of Optometry Assistant Professor Dr. Cathy Cheng. The award identifies promising tenure-track faculty and provides a $15,000 grant to support the recipient’s future research. A reception will be held in their… Read more »
IUSO alum Xin Hong Wins Prix Galien Award
IU School of Optometry alum Xin Hong, PhD’01, FAAO, was part of a research and development team that won a Prix Galien Award for Best Medical Technology in October at the annual Prix Galien Awards Gala. The ceremony commemorated the last 50 years of innovations that have improved the human condition. Dr. Hong co-invented and… Read more »