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CURRENT ISSUE: WINTER 2023
TRENDING: SUMMER 2023
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ESSENTIALS: JOSEPH HERBA, OD ’88
Many optometrists love their profession, and we know that many of our current students are committed to optometry because their optometrist saw great potential in them. However, most optometrists cannot say they guided 82 patients into this wonderful field. Joseph Herba, OD ’88 can claim exactly that.
VAULT: WINTER 2022
In this issue, we wanted to take a step back and look at some of the other patients who have come through our optometric doors.
CLASS NOTES: WINTER 2023
Who was inducted into the optometry hall of fame? Who got married? Check out the latest news from your graduating class.
CLOSE-UP: BILL PARK, OD ’77
When Dr. Park began his practice, he started with a beat-up chair and hand-me-down frame racks. With a can of paint and a lot of hard work, little by little he built a thriving clinic.
WELCOME, CLASS OF 2027
This year, we welcomed our largest class in five years. They’ve taken part in ICOlympics and have gotten through their first quarter as full-time optometry students.
WELCOME, NEW RESIDENTS
Another round of residents has arrived at ICO! Many of our residents are returning faces, but we also have new residents from many institutions.
SVOSH PERU 2023
Twelve ICO SVOSH students joined William Olivos, OD ’95, and Tracy Matchinski, OD ’95 on a clinic trip to Cusco, Peru.
ICO AT ACADEMY
Once again, ICO had a strong showing at AAO New Orleans. ICO faculty, residents and students presented 40 research posters at the conference.
DR. NEWTON K. WESLEY RESEARCH CENTER GROUNDBREAKING
On July 20, our researchers took their eyes off their screens for a few hours to tear down some walls. The Dr. Newton K. Wesley Research Center will triple the amount of space ICO has dedicated to research.
FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE
This year, we welcomed our sixteenth group of Focus on Your Future students to ICO. Students learned important admissions tips and took a deep dive into the field of optometry.
VISION SCREENINGS IN CHICAGO
We wanted to take a moment to acknowledge Iman Moore and our colleagues at the IEI for all their amazing outreach initiatives.
IN MEMORIAM
Join the ICO community in remembering the lives and contributions of our dedicated alumni.
DATEBOOK
A calendar of important dates and significant events happening at the Illinois College of Optometry.
