The trophy will be proudly displayed at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago for one year. “Your collective belief in me made me believe in myself, and I could not have made ICO proud without

Ultimately, this exposure helped me continue my quest for knowledge. For me it was always clear that I would combine clinical care with important research initiatives. The biggest change for me is what we have accomplished in research. No one has ever said “no” to me. The commitment from our faculty amazes me daily. I also chose the profession because of how much it has developed over the last 100 years. 100 years ago

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,” an entry from the Drexel University College of Medicine, and third place was awarded to “Look at Me

I’ve been here for about 30 years, primarily focused on glaucoma care, research, and education. That’s the promise that drives me today: equipping the next generation of optometrists with tools that Along with several colleagues, I helped establish the Optometric Glaucoma Society (OGS) more than 20 years Every year, we hold a national meeting, just before the American Academy of Optometry’s annual conference I’ve stayed all these years because I love this work, I love this community, and I believe the best innovations

for early reading by focusing on one-to-one activities, such as reading books to their children, and near

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I have been on the Council since 2013 and served as Vice Chair last year.  I didn’t really pursue the position – it pursued me!  I believe it is an important way for me to serve my profession. I have learned many things from my 35 years at ICO, but perhaps the one that is most applicable to the

For the first time in 26 years, ICO took the Ventura Cup. One contestant had more points than me, but I wagered my points strategically and ended up on top!” 

“As a fourth year student, I knew that I ultimately wanted to return to ICO in a role that allowed me

Arol Augsburger who retires after sixteen years as president. Colip remarked, “I am humbled by the confidence that the ICO Board has placed in me and enthusiastic of the faculty and ultimately as a part of the College’s Senior Administration for the past fifteen years

institutions, and I’m happy to now have the opportunity to give back to the College that groomed and prepared me