EVENTS
The Eye Care Center at the Southern California College of Optometry is happy to announce its annual Shared Visions Art Exhibit is open for 2011-2012.
This special art exhibit, (in which all of the artwork has been done by artists who are blind or legally blind), has been so well received by the community and the local media, that the Eye Care Center will be continuing the tradition, in an expanded version, for the seventh year. Read more >>
The Eye Care Center at the Southern California College of Optometry is happy to announce the Call for Entries for its annual Shared Visions Art Exhibit for 2012-2013. Read more >>
Meet Some of Our Shared Visions Artists
To watch a YouTube hosted video with Channel 3 news coverage of the Shared Visions Art Exhibit Opening Reception on October 25, 2011 at the Eye Care Center at the Southern California College of Optometry click here.
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Participants Needed For Soft Contact Lens Survey
The CLAY group is currently conducting a study comparing soft contact lens wear habits in 18 to 25 year olds and 26 to 33 year olds. Time commitment is approximately 15-20 minutes per survey.
Participants age 18-25 years old will be asked to provide an email address and retake the survey in one week. If you are eligible and choose to participate, you will receive a $10.00 gift card for each survey. Read more >>
Seeking Volunteers For Ongoing Diabetes Study
We are seeking volunteers for a research study being conducted at the Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California (www.scco.edu). The study is examining the blood vessel and nerve function in the eye of subjects with and without diabetes. Read more >>
Itchy Allergy Eyes Wanted
You may not know it, but that itching and discomfort in your eyes could be associated with allergic conjunctivitis, commonly known as allergy eyes. Researchers at the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO), are looking for individuals to participate in a study to evaluate the effectiveness of two types of eye drops, Bepreve® and Alrex®. Both of these FDA-approved eye drops provide temporary relief of the signs and symptoms of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. Read more >>
NEWS
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Good Vision is Key to Learning
A comprehensive eye exam should be on the list of things to do when preparing a child to return to the classroom. "Vision plays a vital role in learning and it's important that every child can see clearly so they can perform all their academic tasks; especially, as he or she begins a new school year," said Associate Professor Carmen Barnhardt, O.D., M.S.Ed., chief, Studt Center for Vision Therapy, Eye Care Center, Southern California College of Optometry. "August is National Children's Vision and Learning Month and we want all children to be ready to learn.
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SCCO Volunteer Wayne Heidle Honored
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Read the EyeWatch Newsletter to get up-to-date happenings in the Eye Care Center.
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Gift Certificates…..Give the Gift of Sight
Coming up with a “special gift” is challenging, but the Eye Care Center has a wonderful idea for any time you need to give a gift. We have Eye Care Center Gift Certificates available for everyone. Show how much you care and give the gift of sight to your friends and family. Call 714.449.7401.
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Exciting news from our on-campus friends!
NVISION Laser Eye Centers announces changes at Fullerton location. Read the News Release.
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Dr. Oz Talks About Optos, Eye Mapping Technology Used Here at the Eye Care Center
Dr. Oz ran a story on Optos on January 12, 2010. To learn about this state-of-the-art technology that we use here at the ECC and to see the video, please click on the link: doctoroz.com/ videos/dr-oz-goes-inside-eye
Explore the inner workings of your eye with an Optomap eye scanning device provided by Optos.