The College of Optometry was well represented and very active at the 58th Annual Heart of America Eye Care Congress, held February 15th – 17th in Kansas City. Alumni were greeted by UMSL representatives and faculty at our booth in the Exhibit Hall as well as at our ever-popular alumni reception, held Saturday evening before … Continue reading UMSL Remains Prominent at 2019 Heart of America
Faculty News
Cornea and Contact Lens resident, Dr. Jonathan Chen (with Dr. Julie DeKinder), presented a poster entitled “Contact Lens Challenges for Microcornea with a Glaucoma Drainage Device” at the Global Specialty Lens Symposium, held January 24 – 27 in Las Vegas. Assistant Clinical Professor, Dr. Jessica Tu, presented a poster entitled “PIGGYBACK ATTACK: Piggyback Lens Fit … Continue reading Faculty News
Newborn News
Dr. Jennifer Brown (‘09) and her husband Jeremy became the proud parents of Gwendolyn Josie on December 19, 2018. Dr. Megan Wilson Carroll (‘07) and her husband Patrick welcomed Anna Callen and Graham Patrick into the world on February 3rd. Drs. Courtney (’17) and Ethan Brilley (’17) became the proud parents of Jameson Daeho, born … Continue reading Newborn News
Alumni News
Dr. Scott Ream ('87) and Dr. Debbie Kerber ('92) have been appointed to the Missouri State Board of Optometry. The board is composed of five licensed optometrists and one public member. Members of the state board are responsible for overseeing licensing of optometrists, approving optometry schools, continuing education and handling patient complaints and optometric malpractice. … Continue reading Alumni News