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Optometry graduate Jacob Travis learns to meet patients where they are through humanitarian work in Kansas City and Alaska

As part of his fourth-year experience, Travis spent the spring semester working in Nome, Alaska, at Last Frontier Eye Care and Tundra Health Initiative....

Optometry student Claire Saylor named vice president of the American Optometric Student Association

The optometry student was also honored as AOSA’s Trustee of the Year for the 2022-23 school year....

Nick Holtzman is inaugural recipient of Dr. Frank D. Fontana Memorial Scholarship

The award included a $4,250 scholarship and a $750 travel grant to attend the Heart of America Eye Care Congress' annual conference next February in Kansas City....

Logan University, UMSL establish joint health services for students

A reciprocal agreement provides chiropractic, eye and vision care for students, spouses and dependents at both institutions....

Bleacher Report spotlights Cardinals standout Tommy Pham – including UMSL professor’s role in his success

Optometry Professor Ed Bennett is one of four men who make up Pham's team of eye specialists, helping the outfielder manage his vision as he deals with keratoconus....

Eye on UMSL: Blocking blue

Under the watchful eye of Associate Professor of Optometry Carl Bassi, several students try out new "blue-blocker" eyewear inside the UMSL Patient Care Center....