Over 170 optometrists from the St. Louis area and beyond came to UMSL’s JC Penney Conference Center on Sunday, August 19, for a day of learning. Beginning the day was well-traveled lecturer Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO. Dr. Bloomenstein spoke first on cases that encompass the entire eye. That was followed up with a course on … Continue reading 2018 August Academe: Continuing Education

An Update from Dr. Matt Squires on the Squires family (Drs. Matt Squires,’16, and Mike Squires, ’16. "We both have been in the Navy for two years now, and we both love it! We are both leaving our current duty stations and moving to Japan!! I’m leaving August 1st, and Mike leaves October 1st. Japan wasn’t … Continue reading Alumni News

Aric Waltz (’20) and his wife Lauren welcomed Mason Austin into the world on October 15th. Dr. Loralie Hodges (‘06) and her husband Ryan are the proud parents of Hannah Ruth, born September 29th. Dr. Ashley Torreano (‘14) and her husband Dan welcomed Luke Daniel into the world on October 3rd. Dr. Suzy (Lakamp) Adkins … Continue reading Newborn News

Our entering first year class, the Class of 2022, began their optometry journey with much apprehension but even greater excitement as their dream of becoming an eye doctor which – in some cases was many years in coming - was actually beginning. For these young, future doctors, represent a class that has a wide diversity of … Continue reading Welcome to the Class of 2022