Meet Roger Jesse. For the past eight years he has served as an instrumental individual for the University’s Patient Care Center. He prepares to retire from UMSL in May, and there is more to Roger than meets the eye. Roger has been around eyes for most of his life. His dad was a life-long optician, … Continue reading Everyone Has a Story: Roger Jesse
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
Madison Moss ‘20 and Dr. Tom Quinn Highlight Annual GPLI Educational Program
Every year, there are numerous contact lens programs presented to our students: including the STAPLE soft toric and soft multifocal programs and the GP Lens Institute’s annual lecture and Grand Rounds program. The latter is always presented by Dr. Tom Quinn, a top-rated lecturer from Athens, Ohio. Dr. Quinn is a former Ohio Optometric Association … Continue reading Madison Moss ‘20 and Dr. Tom Quinn Highlight Annual GPLI Educational Program
UMSL Remains Prominent at 2019 Heart of America
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