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Optometrists to meet for Nutrition and the Eye Symposium VI

Optometrists to meet for Nutrition and the Eye Symposium VI

The College of Optometry at the University of Missouri–St. Louis announces the Nutrition and the Eye Symposium VI, a continuing studies program taking place on April 13-14 at UMSL’s J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center. Optometrists will gather to explore research and findings of nutritional values that will increase longevity prospects, prevent, and even cure degenerative ocular diseases.

UMSL student leads national optometry organization

UMSL student leads national optometry organization

It’s September, less than a month into the new academic year, and Jennifer Sidun has no trouble keeping busy. The University of Missouri–St. Louis optometry student is in Cleveland where she spends her weekdays working on her first of two advanced clinical rotations there. She’ll complete six rotations over her final nine months as a student.

Arnold Grobman, former chancellor, dies at 94

Arnold Grobman, former chancellor, dies at 94

Arnold Grobman, a former chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis who in 1975 expanded the young institution’s academic mission to include the colleges of optometry and nursing, died July 8 in Gainesville, Fla. He was 94. A cause of death was not available.

Optometrist talks importance of treating kids

Optometrist talks importance of treating kids

Treating children isn’t always easy for optometrists. One of the most difficult aspects of the job is getting children to the office for a visit, according to the June issue of EyeCare Professional Magazine. Dr. Aaron Franzel, chief of binocular vision and pediatric services at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, told the magazine that parents tend to delay their child’s first eye exam due to confusion or misconceptions on how old the child should be.

Alumna earns Optometrist of Year honor

Alumna earns Optometrist of Year honor

Dr. Karen Aldridge recently earned the highest award an optometrist can receive from the Kansas Optometric Association. The University of Missouri–St. Louis alumna (OD 1992) was recognized as the 2012 Optometrist of the Year for personal sacrifices to advance the profession and the welfare of the public.

National entertainer envisions change

National entertainer envisions change

Tom Sullivan has been blind since shortly after birth. But that hasn’t stopped him from gaining national recognition as an award-winning actor, singer, author, producer, humanitarian and inspirational speaker.

What to do with those old eyeglasses

What to do with those old eyeglasses

So you have new eyeglasses, but you can’t seem to part with that older pair. A trio of optometry student groups at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has a good reason for you to cut back on the clutter. They are collecting used eyeglasses to benefit people in need in developing countries through Feb. 29 at two locations on campus.