Dr. Borish graduated from the Northern Illinois College of Optometry – a predecessor to ICO – in 1934. He served on the school’s faculty for eight years, including as assistant dean. He then established a private practice in Kokomo, Ind., and was instrumental in starting the Indiana University School of Optometry and the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry. Dr. Borish’s influence has been felt at ICO and every other optometry school in the nation for decades. He authored numerous textbooks, including the much-used Clinical Refraction, and was granted five patents for contact lenses, including bifocal contacts. He was a founding member of the Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry, was a president of the Indiana Optometric Association and the editor of the Indiana Journal of Optometry. He served as adjunct faculty at several schools. When Dr. Borish retired from IU in 1982, he assumed the Benedict Professorship of Optometric Practice at the University of Houston. The school later established the Irvin M. Borish Chair in Optometric Practice, an endowed chair with more than $1 million of support. In 1995, Indiana University honored him by establishing the Borish Center for Ophthalmic Research. Dr. Borish received numerous awards during his career, including the the prestigious AOA Apollo Award for the visual betterment of mankind in 1968 and the AOA Distinguished Service Award in 1989. He was inducted into the National Optometry Hall of Fame in 1998. Dr. Borish is survived by his daughter, Fran Goldman, of Dallas, Penn. #FatherofModernOptometry #IrvinBorish #obituary

In less than a week, our newest members of the ICO community will drag suitcases and boxes upon boxes Check out our pictures throughout the post! Curriculum Coordinator "As you move in and get settled, just remember that great growth can come from being out Carve out a little time each day to engage in whatever activity helps you to de-stress. President and Dean for Academic Affairs Favorite Spot #3: Patricia Salazar, O.D. loves taking a boat ride out

They’re collecting non-perishable food items to support the St. Suggested items include canned fruit, vegetables, tuna and meat; cereal; boxed dinners; soup; pasta; For all you students going home for winter break, keep an eye out for any items you may no longer need

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“ICO because of the determination from faculty and other students to help each other out in doing our I walked out and the whole event had me hooked. “Interview day, immediately. Check out our favorites below! Want More? Don’t forget to check out our Instagram reel recap as well as the very first takeover of Fall 2022!

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Here are a few things that we learned during out first year. We hope it helps you. I think it really helps prevent burnout especially when you take out time to do things you love outside As an introvert, I’ve always found it hard to put myself out there. Work out, meditate, sleep a bit more, anything that adds to your health. Let yourself be alone and find out for yourself if you’re bothered by something.

As one current first year said: “When I saw that ICO reached out to me the most out of the other schools For those who haven't yet joined our ambassador program, you can fill out an application here.

If you are a student interested in optometry, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can reach out to them at admissions@ico.edu. If you have specific questions, reach out to Teisha Johnson at tjohnson@ico.edu.

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