In Appreciation for Dr. Larry Davis’ Contributions to UMSL College of Optometry

by Edward Bennett, OD Dr. Larry Davis, Dean of the College of Optometry since 2000, ended his tenure as Dean effective September 1, 2022. I first met Dr. Davis when he was a 4th year optometry student at Indiana University (IU) and applied for the UMSL Cornea and Contact Lens Residency program. Both Dr. Vinita Henry … Continue reading In Appreciation for Dr. Larry Davis’ Contributions to UMSL College of Optometry

August Academe 2021 and Alumni and Friends Banquet

August 28-29, 2021 - 8 hrs CE available (In-person and virtual options available)Location - Renaissance Hotel, St. Louis Airport SCHEDULE: Saturday, August 281pm-3pm: Brianne Hobbs, OD, Common Misconceptions About Retinal Disease3pm-5pm: Anthony DeWilde, OD, and Elizabeth Phillips, OD, VA Grand Rounds Alumni and Friends Banquet: cocktail hour 6pm/dinner 7 pm(included with CE registration) Sunday, August … Continue reading August Academe 2021 and Alumni and Friends Banquet

Being a Builder and a Change Agent.

Most people may tell you that they have an interesting story or say they do not feel they have one.  For sure, everyone has a story, and sometimes it depends on how that story is told. Dr. Brianne Hobbs, a 2010 graduate of UMSL College of Optometry, felt that her story was absent of inspiration, … Continue reading Being a Builder and a Change Agent.