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College of Optometry’s graduating class features 4 second-generation students

College of Optometry’s graduating class features 4 second-generation students

They have faced countless challenges, including a life-changing global pandemic, but they all remained committed to their professional goals....

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Hearing loss doesn’t limit optometry student from improving others’ vision

Hearing loss doesn’t limit optometry student from improving others’ vision

Riley Liss was born with hearing loss in both ears and received her first pair of hearing aids when she was 6 months old. ...

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Jane Lakayil hopes to use optometry degree to do work that matters

Jane Lakayil hopes to use optometry degree to do work that matters

After graduating from the Honors College then the College of Optometry, Lakayil heads off to a residency in ocular disease at VA Illiana Health Care System....

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Walman Scholarship helps new father Aric Waltz balance life

Walman Scholarship helps new father Aric Waltz balance life

Walman Optical granted the optometry student its maximum possible scholarship, $5,000, to complete his studies. ...

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Mother and daughter optometrists team up to bring quality eye care to communities near and far

Mother and daughter optometrists team up to bring quality eye care to communities near and far

Tami Soriano opened Carthage Eye Care in 1992. Now her daughter, Torie Soriano, is a doctor there as well. Together they make mission trips to Haiti....

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See the ball, hit the ball: Optometrist Ed Bennett treats Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham

See the ball, hit the ball: Optometrist Ed Bennett treats Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham

Bennett monitors Pham's vision and fits his contact lenses to help keep the athlete's game strong....

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