Tareq Nabhan first discovered optometry as a young patient. “My contact lenses gave me more confidence in sports. It got me thinking about what an OD can do.” While still experiencing some struggles with vision in high school, his neighbor (also an OD) said, “You know, you’re not going to go blind.” For Tareq, it … Continue reading New Faculty Spotlight: Tareq Nabhan
New Faculty Spotlight: Brittany Wright
Dr. Brittany Wright, a self-described “professional student,” is thrilled to be back in academia. Dr. Wright joined the UMSL Optometry faculty in 2019, and she has been getting settled into her roles in the clinics and an instructor for the 1st year Project-Based Learning course. Brittany started thinking about optometry a little later than many … Continue reading New Faculty Spotlight: Brittany Wright
InfantSEE event at UMSL 10/14/19
Alumni, current students, faculty, and staff are all invited to the InfantSEE/Optometry Cares presentation on Monday, October 14. Dr. Glen Steele from SCO and author/entrepreneur/magician Jon Petz will present an entertaining program about the importance of vision care needs of infants and finding significance in the simplest of moments. 6-8pm in the Century Rooms of … Continue reading InfantSEE event at UMSL 10/14/19
UMSL Faculty Brings Hands-On Experience to Local Students
College of Optometry faculty member and graduate Dr. Angel Novel Simmons (’03) may have just completed the first recruiting event for the class of 2036. Dr. Simmons, who serves as the Director of 4th Year Clinical Rotations, spent a March afternoon in the science lab at Pershing Elementary in the University City school district. The idea … Continue reading UMSL Faculty Brings Hands-On Experience to Local Students