On Nov. 14, the Hong Kong Red Cross announced its Hong Kong Humanity Award 2020 recipients. One of the recipients, George C. Woo, is an IU School of Optometry alumnus. The Hong Kong Humanity Award is organized jointly by the Hong Kong Red Cross and Radio Television Hong Kong. The award recognizes people with outstanding… Read more »
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IUSO Hosting an In-person CE in October
The IU School of Optometry is offering a small in-person continuing education opportunity in Bloomington, Oct. 24–25, 2020, at IU’s Rawles Hall. To adhere to safety and compliance rules, we have to limit the in-person registration to 39 attendees. After that point, we will be offering registration for virtual attendance. If you are considering attending… Read more »
IUSO at Academy 2020
The American Academy of Optometry’s annual meeting will be virtual this year, Oct. 7–22, 2020. The IU School of Optometry continues to have a strong presence at Academy. Check out these opportunities to learn from IUSO’s faculty, researchers, students, residents, and alumni during Academy 2020. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7 8–10 p.m. (EDT) POS-05 Posters: Anterior Segment II:… Read more »
Current IUSO COVID-19 Protocols
IUSO COVID-19 Protocols Students must follow the safety precautions outlined below to help keep the IU School of Optometry’s faculty, staff, and students healthy and safe. Building/Room Access Protocols The Optometry Building (800 E. Atwater Ave.) Access permitted for scheduled lecture, lab, or practice time; study areas are available in designated seats indicated by red… Read more »
Myopia Management Clinic for Children Launched at IUSO’s Atwater Eye Care Center
This year, IU School of Optometry’s Assistant Clinical Professor Dr. Katie Connolly launched the Myopia Management Clinic at the school’s Atwater Eye Care Center (AECC). Dr. Connolly, who is the chief of pediatric and binocular vision services at AECC, is leading the way in myopia management in children. What is myopia? Myopia, also known as… Read more »
IU School of Optometry OD/MS Full-Tuition Scholarship Available
The Indiana University School of Optometry will provide a full-tuition, 4-year scholarship for up to two highly-qualified optometry school applicants who are committed to completing the demanding rigors of both the OD degree and the MS in Vision Science. This scholarship is for incoming students, starting with the Fall 2021 school year. There will also be… Read more »
IU School of Optometry COVID-19 Testing Protocols
Dear IUSO Faculty, Staff, and Students, Although this message pertains to students primarily, everyone working at the IU School of Optometry should be aware of our school’s COVID-19 testing protocols. IUSO Protocol for COVID Testing and Quarantine An individual who experiences COVID symptoms or suspects they are experiencing COVID symptoms should: Contact the IU Health… Read more »
IU School of Optometry Moving to Admission Test-Optional Approach
Effective immediately, the submission of test scores from the Optometry Admission Test (OAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) will be optional at the Indiana University School of Optometry for students applying for Fall 2021 enrollment into the Doctor of Optometry program. IU School of Optometry Dean Joseph A. Bonanno, OD, PhD, FAAO, believes this… Read more »
#BlackLivesMatter
Hello IUSO community, The IU School of Optometry community embraces diversity, spreads compassion, and respects peers, colleagues, family, and friends. During the past weeks, many communities nationwide have spoken out against the injustice of systemic racism. The AOSA at IU does not tolerate such injustices. Whether through education, protest, monetary donations, or providing resources, there… Read more »
Update from IUSO Dean Bonanno (May 27)
Dear IU School of Optometry Faculty, Students and Staff, As the pandemic evolves, IU is beginning to roll out Restart Activities. I want to give you an update on activities at the school. Clinics On May 18, both the Atwater Eye Care Center and the Indianapolis Eye Care Center began seeing patients for routine care. Currently,… Read more »