They have faced countless challenges, including a life-changing global pandemic, but they all remained committed to their professional goals.
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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.
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.
Associate Professor Rachel Winograd discusses decline in overdose deaths and what’s contributing to it with state, national news outlets
Winograd leads UMSL’s Addiction Science team, which has been playing a central role in efforts to combat the overdose crisis in Missouri.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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