News, Media and Stories | Optometry

Five optometry alumni at Copper Mt. ski retreat.
Five alumni from Pacific University’s College of Optometry Class of 1972 celebrate their 50th graduation anniversary with a skiing trip.
Karen Fern ’78, OD ’81 retired from the University of Houston College of Optometry.
Dr. Mari Fujimoto
Researchers in Pacific University’s College of Optometry believe they are getting closer to understanding how to alter the elongation that occurs in the eyes of many children. As a result, they think they’re getting close to developing a protocol to slow the progression of myopia — nearsightedness.
Constantinescu, McGhee and Mendoza
Optometry students Bianca Mendoza OD ’22 and Melissa Constantinescu OD ’22 learned a lot about eye care — and human care in New Orleans.
The Oregon Healthcare Workforce Institute (OHWI) Pacific is providing free access to this online MSBR training for Pacific University health profession students, staff and faculty. The eight-week sessions begin Feb. 9.
Lorne Yudcovitch
Lorne Yudcovitch OD '96, MS '97 was named the recipient of the 2021 Oregon Optometric Physicians Association Advocacy Award.
Jefferson Hall, home to the Pacific University College of Optometry, is getting an ongoing facelift — this time on the third floor.
Alyssa Invergo
Alyssa Invergo, a contact lens resident at the Pacific College of Optometry, is the recipient of a Johnson & Johnson Residency Award. 
Mindfulness
Students registered with the College of Health Professions, plus CHP faculty and staff, are invited to a free eight-week program incorporating mindfulness-based stress reduction, resilience, and mindful communication techniques geared towards health care professionals and students. Register for a Sept. 22 orientation. Classes begin Sept. 30. 
Anna Webster OD '21
Anna Webster OD '21 received the Tole Greenstein Award from the Pacific University College of Optometry.

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