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Basic Information

Location

  • New York, NY

Institution Overview

  • Public/Private: Public school of optometry
  • Established: 1971; 53 years ago (1971)
  • Founder: Dr. Alden N. Haffner, Optometric Center of New York (OCNY)

Academic information

Degree Courses

  • At least 3-4 degree courses: - Doctor of Optometry (OD) - MS in Vision Science - PhD in Vision Science

Key Area

  • Vision science research
  • clinical vision research
  • optometric education
  • myopia and retinal pathway studies
  • graduate vision science research

Student and Staff Numbers

  • Students: 250-499 students
  • Undergraduates: 0
  • Postgraduates: 408

Notable Alumni

  • Dr. Julia Appel
  • Dr. Viola Kanevsky
  • Dr. Mary Botelho
  • Dr. Damaris Raymondi
  • Arthur B. Epstein

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Overall 4.2
The faculty really tries to ensure that they're there for you, and they are. Also its in the heart of the city so there's always something to do
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