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
College of Optometry Launches Cutting Edge Telehealth Course
Original article written and posted in UMSL Daily by Jessica Rogen and the photo was taken by August Jennewein. UMSL Assistant Clinical Professor Tareq Nabhan (second from right) launched "Introduction to Telehealth" last semester. The course aims to inform third year students such as (from left) John Kingsley, Heath Rolwing and Cole Stanton on the … Continue reading College of Optometry Launches Cutting Edge Telehealth Course
New Look and More Options to Stay Informed
UMSL Optometry is taking our communications to the next level. We have published EyeWire quarterly for many years, but starting with this issue, you will see the EyeWire every other month to give more timely updates on what is happening at the college. Our goal is to publish stories that make you feel more connected with … Continue reading New Look and More Options to Stay Informed
COVID Disruption – Patient Care Center
The first emails came in early March, warning UMSL campus-wide that travel arrangements were either cancelled or postponed. Things escalated quickly; notices began to come multiple times a day from UM System, the media, and campus leaders. COVID-19 went from a vague concept to a global pandemic. Across campuses, UM System effectively shut down as … Continue reading COVID Disruption – Patient Care Center