ICO Matters is the official alumni magazine of the Illinois College of Optometry. Published three times per year, the magazine showcases what is happening with ICO alumni, current students and in the field of optometry. No matter what kind of news you have – whether it’s a new practice opportunity or a new baby – the ICO Matters staff wants to know so we can let your classmates know, too.

The magazine is available in print or online in June, October and February of each year. If you prefer to only receive an electronic version, please submit your request directly to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Submissions:

If you have a submission for Class Notes or In Memoriam, please send the information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For all other editorial questions, ideas or submissions (including feature photos), please contact ICO Matters Editor Erin Engstrom, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Become an Author:

ICO Matters welcomes all alumni who wish to be authors. If you are interested in writing an article, please contact ICO Matters Editor Erin Engstrom, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , for the submission guidelines before you begin writing.


Past Issues

2012 
Fall - 64 Essential ICO Experiences
Summer - In Their Own Words
Spring - Every Nameplate Tells a Story

2011
Fall 2011 - The Digital Practice
Summer 2011 - Seeing the World
Spring 2011 - Vision of the Future

2010
Fall 2010 - See the Connection
Summer 2010 - Breaking Barriers

2009
Fall 2009 - Welcome to New Students
Summer 2009 - Eye Ball 2009
Spring 2009 - Research Findings

2008
Fall 2008 - Budget Minded
Summer 2008 - ICO Worldwide
Spring 2008 - Management Issue