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Last year, ASCO’s online Journal, Optometric Education, celebrated 50 years of scholarship after publishing its 50th Volume. Optometric Education (OE) is published three times a year and is the...
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Optometric Education — Celebrating 50 Years of Scholarship
Last year, ASCO’s online Journal, Optometric Education, celebrated 50 years of scholarship after publishing its 50th Volume. Optometric Education (OE) is published three times a year and is the only...
View ArticleMeet Dr. Alicia Feis, ASCO President
A Short Conversation with Dr. Alicia Feis, ASCO President During ASCO’s Annual Business meeting in June, ASCO swears in a new President for the upcoming 12 months. This year, Dr. Alicia Feis was sworn...
View ArticleASCO Publishes National Board of Examiners in Optometry Pass Rate Data
In collaboration with the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO®), the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) continues to post the pass rate data for every U.S. optometric...
View ArticleMeet Dr. Fraser Horn, ASCO President
Meet Dr. Fraser Horn, ASCO President A Short Conversation with Dr. Fraser Horn, ASCO President During ASCO’s Annual Business meeting in June, ASCO swears in a new President for the upcoming 12 months....
View ArticlePart 3: Where Are They Now? Featuring Dr. Erick Henderson
written by Jannah Said ASCO intern At AOA’s Optometry’s Meeting ® ️ 2017 in Washington, D.C., ASCO asked 14 current and former optometry students the golden question: Why Did You Choose the Field of...
View ArticleAn Inspiring Career Moment!
During a morning in late February, I had one of those inspiring career moments. This one came via an ASCO Eye Opener Session – my first. A few weeks prior, I had scanned the QR code linking me to the...
View ArticleMeet Trey Ketchum, OD LT, MSC, USN
written by Trey Ketchum, OD LT, MSC, USN Optometry Department Head USNS Mercy I graduated from Southern College of Optometry (SCO) with the class of 2021. While I was riveted by every lecture that...
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Meet Dr. Keshia Elder, Editor of ASCO’s Online Journal Optometric Education
A Short Conversation with Dr. Elder Dr. Elder chatted with ASCO’s Director of Communications, Kimberly O’Sullivan to talk about her becoming the Editor of ASCO’s Online Journal, Optometric Education...
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Where Are They Now? Part 2: Dr. A. Philip Aitsebaomo
written by Maddie Arbaugh, former ASCO intern In June of 2017, ASCO produced a video while onsite at Optometry’s Meeting in Washington, D.C. entitled, “Why I Chose the Profession of Optometry”. It...
View ArticleMeet Dr. Mark Colip, ASCO President
A Short Conversation with Dr. Mark Colip, ASCO President During ASCO’s Annual Business meeting in June, ASCO swears in a new President for the upcoming 12 months. This year, Dr. Mark Colip was sworn in...
View ArticleWhere Are They Now? Part 1: Dr. Lopez
written by Maddie Arbaugh, former ASCO intern In June of 2017, ASCO produced a video while onsite at Optometry’s Meeting in Washington, D.C. entitled, “Why I Chose the Profession of Optometry”. It...
View ArticleFirst Person Perspective: Speaker Series Featuring Wajahat Ali
written by former ASCO intern, Maddie Arbaugh ASCO launched its Eye on Diversity Speaker Series late last year and I am happy I was able to watch Mr. Ali’s presentation live. Writer and speaker,...
View Article10 Tips for Tackling Optometry School (Part 2)
Our previous blog post, written by our former intern Michelle Vaca (OD1) includes 10 tips for tackling optometry school that she received from upperclassmen optometry students. Michelle focused on...
View Article10 Tips for Tackling Optometry School (Part 1)
As a new school year is about to begin, thousands of students will be starting their journeys to become optometrists. Through social media and in-person interactions, former ASCO intern Michelle Vaca...
View ArticleThe Impact of COVID-19 on College Students’ Social Lives, Mental Health, and...
written by Madeleine Arbaugh ASCO Communications Intern Editor’s Note: the below blog post was written about undergraduate students and how they are affected by and coping with the pandemic. Optometry...
View ArticleASCO Intern Interviews AOSA President Easy Anyama
Michelle Vaca has been an intern with ASCO since June 2021 and will be heading to the New England College of Optometry in the fall to start her Doctor of Optometry program. Michelle traveled with ASCO...
View ArticleMeet Dr. Melissa E. Trego, ASCO President
A Short Conversation with Dr. Melissa E. Trego, ASCO President During ASCO’s Board meeting in June, ASCO swears in a new President for the upcoming 12 months. This year, Dr. Melissa E. Trego was sworn...
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