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Excitement is Building as the New Patient Care Center Begins to Take Shape
The University Eye Center is abuzz with talk of the new Patient Care Center.  It can be heard as patients are escorted down the halls passing images of the finished project, as staff catch a glimpse out the window while the foundation of the building go up.  see more
Residency Day 2015: An Informative and Very Worthwhile Event for Students and Residents
by Dr. Julie Dekinder

Residency Day is an annual tradition at UMSL.  For twelve years the UMSL affiliated residents have convened to deliver a top-notch day of continuing education for the local practitioners, faculty, and professional students at the College of Optometry.  see more
UMSL Very Engaged at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry
The UMSL College of Optometry successfully invaded the city of New Orleans, October 7-10 for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry.   A total of 18 faculty, alumni, and students presented nine courses and papers in addition to seven scientific posters.  see more

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College of Optometry Graduate Defines What it is to Help Other People —
Dr. Karen Aldridge
In 35 years of existence the UMSL College of Optometry has prided itself in graduating optometrists who have very good interpersonal communication skills, have excellent clinical skills, and have a true desire to help others.  see more
Fechner Day 2015
by Dr.Carl Bassi


The College of Optometry celebrated Fechner Day on October 23rd, 2015.  .  This is the 14
th year the College has been able to bring in a speaker near the “official” Fechner Day of October 22nd.   see more
UMSL Shines at Annual
MOA Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Missouri Optometric Association was held October 16-18 in Kansas City and the College of Optometry was there in force.    see more