NECO Hosts Second Annual Pediatric Symposium |
On January 22, 2026, NECO hosted the second annual virtual Pediatric Symposium to honor the 86th birthday and lifelong contributions of Dr. Lea Hyvärinen, a visionary in pediatric ophthalmology and visual rehabilitation. The event brought together professionals and students in the field of optometry to celebrate Dr. Hyvärinen’s enduring legacy and hear from one of today’s most respected voices in pediatric eye care.
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Low Vision Awareness & Continuing Ed Series Launched |
February marks Low Vision Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the impact of vision loss and the critical role eye care professionals play in preserving independence and quality of life. In recognition of this, we are hosting a three-part Continuing Education lecture series this month, highlighting the essentials of Low Vision care and its growing importance in clinical practice.
Low vision care goes beyond visual acuity; it empowers patients to remain engaged in their daily lives, careers, and communities. Our faculty and low vision residents emphasize low vision care as a vital component of comprehensive eye health.
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Congratulations to Dr. Karen Carrasquillo '05 for receiving the 2026 Naomi “Jo” Svochak GP Practitioner of the Year Award from the GP Lens Institute (GPLI).
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Dr. Aimee Mesenburg, '16, Senior Medical Science Liaison at Théa, shared “What Surfing Taught Me About Medical Affairs” with the Women in Optometry community.
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Dr. Monica Miller, '20, shared her professional journey, "Four Practices In Five Years—And Working Less Than Ever."
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| Dr. Edgar Aguilar, '03, has been appointed to Central Union High School District Board in southern California.
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| Congratulations to Dr. Yos Priestley, '10, on opening Bright Eyes Needham, which specializes in myopia management, vision therapy, and specialty contact lenses. Read more about her journey below.
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| We’re saddened to share the passing of James “Jim” Walters, OD ’74, PhD, on December 21, 2025. Dr. Walters earned his OD from NECO in 1974, after completing graduate training in experimental psychology at Michigan State University.
He went on to a remarkable 50-year career at the University of Houston College of Optometry, where he was widely respected for his clinical expertise in retinal disease and clinical retinal electrophysiology and—most of all—his high standards and deep generosity as a teacher and mentor.
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