Volume 38 Number 3 2012 Your New Board of Directors ................. 2 Upcoming CE-NY Events ..................2 ED Report to the Membership ...........3 Win a Trip to Vision Expo East! .........4 Letter from Denise Whittam, OD .....5 Classified Ads ......................................5 Getting the Optometric Word Out ........9 Transitions Optical Awards Grant .......... 10 SUNY Names CDC Director .............10 2012 NYSOA PAC Supporters...........14 2011 CVC Contributors ......................16 Annual Banquet Photos ......................18 2012 Award Winners...........................19 Annual Congress Photos ....................20 CE-NY Photos ....................................21 SUNY Names Department Chair.......21 Commencement Photos ......................22 38th Commencement Held .................23 Welcome New Members .....................23 NYSOA Business Partners..................24 Contact Information............................24 Prospectus (ISSN 1055-7407) is published by the New York State Optometric Association, Inc., 119 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210. Postage paid at Albany, New York. Yearly subscriptions $25.00, single copies $5.50. e views and opinions expressed are those of the signed author and in no way should be construed to reflect the opinions or position of the editorial staff of Prospectus, or the New York State Optometric Association, its officers, local affiliate societies, or administrative staff. All submissions are subject to editorial change with regard to clarity or length. Final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of any submission lies with the editor. pros peus By now, most of you have heard that the NYSOA is changing our structure for governance. ese changes are taking place right now, as you are reading this article. A few years ago, the NYSOA Board of Trustees and their consultants started to evaluate how the NYSOA was governed and began making recommendations to implement these changes, which were being made for many reasons. Under the old system, each executive officer position was held for a two year term. For a volunteer to go through each office, including serving as an appointed vice president and as a past president meant a 12 to 14-year commitment to the NYSOA. Fortunately, we have had very committed colleagues who were willing to give of their time and talent. Unfortunately, a number of qualified individuals were unwilling or unable to commit that amount of time. Additionally, while researching the governance structure of other states, we found that we were one of the last that had two year terms for their officers. Effective next year, in 2013, each executive officer position will be held for a one year term. is will now afford more of our members the opportunity to serve their profession and hopefully will prevent any of our future officers from burn out. Another issue that had become a concern was the difficulty some societies were experiencing with finding members who had the time to serve as a society president. All of our society presidents were doing a great job in organizing their local meetings and building membership, but it was becoming difficult to find doctors who were willing and able to travel to state board meetings or even the annual House of Delegates meeting. Now, under this new structure, all NYSOA local societies are represented by Regional Trustees. is past spring we held elections for trustees in the three regions of the state. e newly elected trustees will be responsible for attending all association meetings and conference calls. Each trustee has already volunteered to serve and advise in various areas that affect our profession. Your trustee will be responsible for keeping their regional members informed through email and by attending society meetings. Please contact one of your trustees directly for any issues you may have regarding your practice or membership. I do ask that you continue to support the NYSOA by attending your local society meetings and continue to read all correspondence you receive from both the AOA and the NYSOA. Please also consider informing your regional trustee if there is a committee or group that you would be interested in helping with. We have already held numerous conference calls and accomplished a great deal in the first few weeks with this new system. Moving forward, we expect to come across problems and issues which will be solved as we go. As we get accustomed to this new system of governance, we are also hoping that it will become more cost effective for the association. e NYSOA will still continue to engage our consultants that assist us with third party issues, legal and legislative issues as well as our Business Partners program. Initially this new system of governance will be considerably time consuming for your officers, trustees and consultants, but I can honestly say that each of us is enthusiastically and diligently working for our members and our patients. Please contact any of us if you have any concerns or questions. ank you again for the opportunity to serve all of you on behalf of our profession. I hope you and your families have a safe and pleasant summer. e New Way By omas J. Landry, OD, President INSIDE THIS ISSUE omas Landry, OD
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Prospectus (ISSN 1055-7407) is published by the New York State Optometric Association, Inc., 119 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210. Postage paid at Albany, New York. Yearly subscriptions $25.00, single copies $5.50. The views and opinions expressed are those of the signed author and in no way should be construed to reflect the opinions or position of the editorial staff of Prospectus, or the New York State Optometric Association, its officers, local affiliate societies, or administrative staff. All submissions are subject to editorial change with regard to clarity or length. Final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of any submission lies with the editor.
prospectusBy now, most of you have heard that the NYSOA is changing our structure for governance. These changes are taking place right now, as you are reading this article. A few years ago, the NYSOA Board of Trustees and their consultants started to evaluate how the NYSOA was governed and
began making recommendations to implement these changes, which were being made for many reasons.
Under the old system, each executive officer position was held for a two year term. For a volunteer to go through each office, including serving as an appointed vice president and as a past president meant a 12 to 14-year commitment to the NYSOA. Fortunately, we have had very committed colleagues who were willing to give of their time and talent. Unfortunately, a number of qualified individuals were unwilling or unable to commit that amount of time. Additionally, while researching the governance structure of other states, we found that we were one of the last that had two year terms for their officers.
Effective next year, in 2013, each executive officer position will be held for a one year term. This will now afford more of our members the opportunity to serve their profession and hopefully will prevent any of our future officers from burn out.
Another issue that had become a concern was the difficulty some societies were experiencing with finding members who had the time to serve as a society president. All of our society presidents were doing a great job in organizing their local meetings and building membership, but it was becoming difficult to find doctors who were willing and able to travel to state board meetings or even the annual House of Delegates meeting. Now, under this new structure, all NYSOA local
societies are represented by Regional Trustees.
This past spring we held elections for trustees in the three regions of the state. The newly elected trustees will be responsible for attending all association meetings and conference calls. Each trustee has already volunteered to serve and advise in various areas that affect our profession. Your trustee will be responsible for keeping their regional members informed through email and by attending society meetings. Please contact one of your trustees directly for any issues you may have regarding your practice or membership.
I do ask that you continue to support the NYSOA by attending your local society meetings and continue to read all correspondence you receive from both the AOA and the NYSOA. Please also consider informing your regional trustee if there is a committee or group that you would be interested in helping with.
We have already held numerous conference calls and accomplished a great deal in the first few weeks with this new system. Moving forward, we expect to come across problems and issues which will be solved as we go. As we get accustomed to this new system of governance, we are also hoping that it will become more cost effective for the association. The NYSOA will still continue to engage our consultants that assist us with third party issues, legal and legislative issues as well as our Business Partners program.
Initially this new system of governance will be considerably time consuming for your officers, trustees and consultants, but I can honestly say that each of us is enthusiastically and diligently working for our members and our patients. Please contact any of us if you have any concerns or questions. Thank you again for the opportunity to serve all of you on behalf of our profession. I hope you and your families have a safe and pleasant summer.
During the weekend of May 18-20, 2012 we celebrated the 117th Congress and Annual Meeting of the New York State Optometric Association. In 1895, when we started on our journey, we were then known as The Optical Society of the State of New York and we were not yet recognized as optometrists, nor were we a licensed profession in New York State.
In the 1910 Yearbook of the Optical Society we find the following:
The motive behind nearly all organizations of the character of the Optical Society of the State of New York is usually two-fold; self-preservation, and co-operative advancement, and the latter in this case can be subdivided into three divisions; organization for the purpose of achieving, legislation, which would compel the advancement of education.
Probably no calling has made greater strides in the uplift of its rank and file, than has that which is now known as the Profession of Optometry, and perhaps no one organization has contributed more toward this end than has the Optical Society of the State of New York. It fought its legislative battles in the face of overwhelming odds.
The Bill of 1907 was favorably reported and passed both houses but was vetoed by the Executive whose well-defined objections were corrected in the wording of the Bill in 1908, which, after a bitter struggle, passed both houses in the closing days of the session, and the Profession of Optometry was defined in the Laws of the State through the signature of Gov. Chas. E. Hughes, on May 21, 1908.
New York became the 13th state with an optometry law and we have been playing catch-up ever since. Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. (The more things change, the more they stay the same.)
The first meeting of the Optical Society was held in 1895 in New York City and was followed in subsequent years by meetings in Rochester, Saratoga, New York City and Buffalo.
The program and agenda for the Sixth Annual Meeting, held on June 25-27, 1901 in Buffalo included the following:
• Opening Address by the President• Reading of Minutes• Financial Report• Report of the Executive Committee• Legislative Recognition, The Way and Means• Election of Officers
• Explanation and discussion of the Optical College as planned by the American Association of Opticians
• Reports & Presentations• Remarks by Visiting Opticians• General Business
While the reports for discussion may have changed over the years the format of our Annual Meeting still mirrors that of our predecessors over a hundred years ago.
The minutes of that 1901 meeting record the following: “While the Legislature at Albany is in session, this society has a paid representative there, whose duty is to see that no measure opposing opticians becomes a law…” Over one hundred years later, we remain vigilant as an association, but we now have counsels throughout the entire year who help to promote and protect the profession.
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Rumor has it that former NYSOA Past-President, Art Gottlieb, OD, often remarked that he couldn't wait for the day to come when he would become the Immediate PAST President. I naively queried, "WHY?” and was told that Art's response was, “Because you get to do nothing.” Chuckle.
Even more so, there is an “internal” family joke amongst NYSOA Executive Officers that once you come the “IPP” your new title is actually “chopped liver” as you get sent out to pasture like the horse “I'll Have Another” who never did get to win that triple crown. In fact, I do get a “penny” for my thoughts now, and some are even worth “chunk change.” But it is precisely this undercurrent of humor and camaraderie that keeps me going. And involved. Once a leader, always a leader. It runs through your blood.
While serving on the AOA membership committee, I realized the importance of reaching out to our future doctors in their early days of attaining their doctorate of Optometry. Over the past year, I have made my presence known at the SUNY College of Optometry Class of 2015 Orientation Day. I toasted the class with a glass of champagne and welcomed all of them into our optometric family, stressing how their livelihoods would be dependent upon participation in their professional association. This was followed by a white coat ceremony for second year students; a celebratory scholarship luncheon whereby our NYSOA scholarships were presented to our promising, hard-working students; an NYSOA student-doctor luncheon; a day-long symposium with the students focusing on future goals for the profession as well as the Association; another day-long Career Symposium spent interacting with the students and serving on a panel of speakers discussing life-balance, both personally and professionally; and several local OSCONY meetings where the interaction with students was at its best. I feel rejuvenated by youth, and these bright, energetic, inspirational minds keep me going. No sending this old horse out to pasture. Not quite yet.
During our annual House of Delegates Meeting which took place in Cooperstown, NY in May 2012, I was elected President of the Children's Vision Coalition, following the great work of Ed Cordes, OD and Rosemary Clemens, PhD. I have big shoes to fill, and my work is cut out for me. I can think of nothing more important than advocating for comprehensive eye examinations for all of our school-aged children. As a former teacher, I can assure you that too many of our children slip through the cracks and are either never
diagnosed, or even misdiagnosed, consequently mislabeled, throughout their entire educational experience. Many are pushed through from elementary school up to high school without ever having one simple visit to an eye doctor. The Snellen chart posted in the front of the classroom is simply not enough. As we know, vision accounts for 80% of the learning process for a child. And 60% of those children identified as “problem or slow learners” have undetected vision problems.
I know you will join me in my support of this very important endeavor. I will count on your participation and advocacy. I welcome, and encourage all of you to join me at this year's NYS Fair in Syracuse, August 23 through September 3, to help us promote the importance of comprehensive eye exams. If you can spare a mere four hours of your time during this the State Fair and volunteer at our booth, you will not only have fun, but you will have helped us to raise public awareness regarding children's vision. Who knows...you might even be the lucky winner of a free trip to Vision Expo East 2013! Look forward to seeing all of you there!
All my best, Denise Whittam, ODCVC President NYSOA Immediate Past President
About the CVCFocusing on the Eyes of the Future.
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Those involved with CVC include teachers, parents, eye care professionals, representatives of the ophthalmic industry and school health personnel.
The CVC provides the optometric profession with public relations campaigns highlighting the value and importance of childhood eye exams. Visit www.cvcny.org.
A Few Words From the NYSOA Immediate Past PresidentBy Denise Whittam, OD
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Another observation from these minutes states, “Since the last meeting, the officers of the society have been actively at work trying to increase the membership and create enthusiasm among the opticians of the state, which resulted in the three local societies voting to join the state society in a body, and the membership has been largely increased.” Today, 117 years later, we are still working diligently to increase our membership, but, in our time, the number of active local societies continues to dwindle and some are moribund.
At one time, our association had 18 active local societies:
• Adirondack• Binghamton• Bronx• Brooklyn• Buffalo• Central• Eastern• Finger Lakes• Hudson Valley• Mohawk Valley• Nassau-Suffolk• Optometric Society of the City of New York
(New York County)• Northern New York• Queens• Rochester• Southern Tier• Southwestern• Westchester
Today, we have seen the merger of the five New York City societies into OSCONY, the separation of Nassau and Suffolk into two distinct societies, the recognition of Rockland and Putnam as part of Westchester and the transformations of Buffalo into the Western Society and Binghamton into the South Central Society. Over time, we have lost the Adirondack and Finger Lakes Societies.
The success of our profession has always rested on the shoulders of leaders and members who believed passionately in their profession and its future.
In 1931, A.L. Merin wrote an article entitled, “What are the Limits of Optometry?” where we find the following:
If the Optometrist will possess some knowledge of the therapeutic value of drugs, chemistry, organic and inorganic, and toxicology, he will have no trouble solving these cases [he makes reference to medical conditions in prior paragraphs]. Timely advice will sometimes save the patient’s vision…
Our schools and colleges should include the above mentioned subjects in their curriculum…
“We must not look upon Optometry of today [81 years ago] as we did 25 years ago. Optometry must expand. It must follow the path of the other professions. Compare medicine and dentistry of 30 or 40 years ago with medicine and dentistry of today. Who ever thought that dentists would practice surgery, would remove tumors and decayed bones from the jaw? Who ever expected that the old-time corn cutter would actually cut and use medicine in treating the foot?
Optometry cannot remain a profession of “spec fitters;” it must forge ahead.
When we look back over time, we must pay homage to those leaders whose vision and commitment to our profession helped shape who we are today. They came from every corner of the state, contributing their time and talent to their profession and the NYSOA. These individuals include Charles Prentice, A. Jay Cross, E.E. Arrington, Frank E. Robbins, Leo M. Mayer, George D, Oertel, Norman Hays, Jonas Loring, William L. Roberts, Frank Kitchell, Ben Rosenkranz, Harold Kohn, William Maier, John Wilde, Abram A. Hubal, Alden N. Haffner, Allen Cohen, Craig Willoth, Richard Soden and William J. Lapple.
Over the past hundred years, these leaders birthed and nurtured our profession, expanded our scope of practice, ensured our recognition as health care professionals, and created the SUNY College of Optometry, our world-class institution.
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At a strategic retreat held several years ago by the NYSOA, many new and useful ideas were discussed, including one concept that was first and foremost: we wanted to do whatever we could to position optometry as the primary profession for information and expertise on eye care.
Every day we come across members of the public that are unsure of the differences between the “three O’s” in eye care. Ideally we would like for all of our patients, as well as the media and our legislators to understand what it is that optometrists are trained in and capable of doing.
As such, the NYSOA has put together a public relations campaign. While this may seem like an ambitious undertaking, this campaign works in conjunction with the public relations campaign that the AOA has been running for the past three years.
The AOA has retained the services of a renowned public relations firm, Hill & Knowleton, which has done a remarkable job of getting our colleagues in the news, including the cover of U.S. News and World Report as well as numerous television and radio spots. Andrea Thau, OD has represented our profession in dozens of media articles as well as through television and radio appearances.
Approximately every six to eight weeks, the AOA sends press releases to each state affiliate that we may use at our discretion. After review by an NYSOA representative, these releases are forwarded to a media list compiled by the NYSOA, of all newspapers, radio and television outlets in the state.
Two years ago we asked each society to designate a society spokesperson to represent us with regards to media and public relations. These doctors attended a media and PR training weekend in Albany under the supervision of an Albany PR firm. Your colleagues who attended this seminar are now prepared to handle any questions about our press releases that members of the media may have.
We know that many of our members have connections to members of the local media, including patients, family members, etc. This is a great opportunity for our doctors to position themselves as experts pertaining to any eye care topic and we encourage following through with any interview request you may receive. HOWEVER, we do ask that if any member receives a request by the media to follow up on one of our press releases, that it be referred to your society spokesperson. We also respectfully request that any questions from a media representative regarding any legislative or legal issue be forwarded to our Albany
office. The reason for these protocols is the desire to achieve consistent messaging from our profession. If you have an opportunity to establish a relationship with any member of your local media, we highly encourage you to follow up with that opportunity, and then contact the NYSOA office in Albany to assist you.
As the restructuring of the NYSOA Board continues to take shape, we have chosen the area of Public Relations to be one which will be given more attention. As part of this increased effort, the NYSOA will continue to publish Prospectus as a way to keep the membership informed. We will also be emailing our members the press releases from AOA for use on their office websites. Each article will also be posted on the NYSOA website and Facebook page. There will also be more articles written by NYSOA members that will be pertinent to New York members only. And we want to remind everyone that we encourage any member to write an article for Prospectus any time. Thank you for you continued support.
Getting the Word Out About OptometryBy Thomas J. Landry, OD, President
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Transitions Optical, Inc. has awarded a $5,000 Healthy Sight Grant for SUNY Optometry’s Homebound Program. The grant will offer access to essential services for people with impaired sight who are at risk for increased falls and fractures, depression and difficulty identifying medications, which can lead to serious drug-related errors among other dangers. Homebound populations particularly at risk include older adults, people with multiple disabilities and/or other health conditions (e.g., stroke, cancer, obesity, paralysis and dementia), which can make it challenging, if not impossible, to access available health services in the community.
“We are delighted to partner with Transitions Optical, Inc. to support high quality eye and vision care to the homebound population. Transition’s generosity will enable us to provide essential patient care in local communities,” said Richard Soden, OD, Vice President Clinical Affairs, and Executive Director of the University Eye Center at SUNY Optometry.
The Optometric Center of New York is the allied and endowing foundation of the State University of New York, State College of Optometry, and is the primary source of private support for its patient care facility, the University Optometric Center, providing grants for projects such as a Homebound initiative, Indigent Care Project and Scholarship Fund, among others.
SUNY Optometry Names Director Of New Career
Development CenterFrancisco A. Lucio, a 2006 graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, has been named Director of Career Development and Minority Enrichment at the SUNY College of Optometry effective July 19.
This is a new position at the College and one that will help students identify career options and assess and understand their personal and professional
competencies. The Director is also responsible for recruiting and selecting under-represented minority students for the College’s internship program and Summer Academic Program.
Mr. Lucio is the former Program Director at the Manhattan-Staten Island Area Health Education Center where he was responsible for overseeing nine heath career programs for more than 200 underserved students a year.
“Francisco comes to the College with a unique background in career development, minority enrichment and healthcare law. He is the right person to advance the College’s strategic goals of student career development and satisfaction and the diversification of our highly talented student body, “ said Dr. Jeffery Philpott, Vice President for Student Affairs.
A graduate of San Diego State University where he received a BA degree in Political Science, he is a member of the National Association of Medical Minority Educators where he serves as National Legislative Affairs Chair.
Francisco A. Lucio
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We should not forget that every success we have had as a profession has taken us years to achieve. Through the efforts of the NYSOA and our dedicated and committed members, we have enacted laws that expanded and promoted our role as primary eye care providers. We amended the State Insurance Laws to provide our patients with “freedom of choice,” we recognized our doctoral degree, we created the State University of New York State College of Optometry, we passed legislation for diagnostic pharmaceutical agents and we transformed our profession by legally recognizing our ability to diagnose and treat diseases of the eye.
Whose names will appear as leaders and visionaries in the coming years? Who among us today will stand with those who saw the future and guided us along the way?
At the 2012 Annual Meeting we embarked on a new journey of leadership. Since its creation as a statewide professional association 117 years ago, the Association’s governing body, our Board of Trustees has consisted of elected statewide officers and the presidents of the affiliated local societies. Last year we voted to make a change in our governing structure and this year we begin with a new paradigm of governance—with five statewide elected officers and seven regional trustees. From a body of 21 we will become 12, and from a tradition of having our officers and trustees serving at least two-year terms we have now moved to one-year terms for officers and set our trustees terms, when fully implemented, to three years.
We know that for this to be a successful model of governance, members must be willing to take up the challenge of leadership and stand for elected office in the NYSOA.
In a time when everyone’s lives are busy with family, with practice, with friends, neighbors and civic engagement, we know it is difficult to find time to be a volunteer in our professional association. However, if our history can be a
roadmap to the future, then indeed we will be successful. There are doctors of optometry here today who will take up the mantle of leadership and there are members throughout the state who will one day step up to leadership positions. We must constantly remind ourselves that our future rests in our own hands and that we have always shaped our own destiny. It has never been easy, but we have always prevailed against great odds. I know that the New York State Optometric Association will be celebrating many future Congresses and Annual Meetings and we will continue on our pathway to remain the best eye care professionals in our state and in our country.
Jan S. DormanNYSOA Executive Director
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Thank you to the following optometrists who have supported NYSOA PAC in 2012!*
Elias S. Abboud, ODMatthew C. Allen, OD
Kathy L. Allen-Aquilante, ODRobert J. Ancona, OD
Julia J. Appel, ODLori E. Arbital, ODSamuel Arbital, OD
Jacqueline Armani, ODBrent D. Arnold, ODRobert B. Austin, OD
Henry A. Azrikan, ODJerry L. Baker, OD
Stephen M. Baker, ODAlice W. Bade, OD
Alan M. Bagun, ODFrancesco J. Barbarossa, OD
Sherry J. Bass, ODJustin Bazan, OD
Robert E. Behan, ODViktorya Belenkova, OD
Michael J. Benyo, ODEdward Berger, OD
Brian K. Berliner, ODJonah B. Berman, OD
Andrea S. Bernstein, ODIra J. Bernstein, OD
Paul R. Bernstein, ODMonica Bhasin, OD
Andrew Bienstock, ODTeresa Blackstone, OD
Stuart H. Blankman, ODBrian E. Bleiler, OD
Casimir K. Bobowski, ODCarolee R. Boyd, ODPamela J. Brown, ODAnne Brunenavs, ODDaniel Brunenavs, OD
Theodore J. Calabrese Jr., ODJeffrey Calhoun, ODLaura A. Cantie, OD
Gina M. Cardone, ODEric R. Carson, OD
Stephen Chambers, ODThomas Chao, OD
Vicki L. Chenarides, ODLillian F. Chin, ODPaul M. China, OD
Dale Ching, ODDawn Chivers, OD
Ida Chung, ODDavid N. Ciccone, OD
Alan Cohen, ODAllen H. Cohen, ODEzra M. Cohen, ODRoy B. Cohen, OD
Christopher J. Colburn, ODJoseph D. Conigliaro, OD
Vanessa Conenna, ODJeffrey S. Cooper, OD
Edward V. Cordes, ODGail E. Correale, ODPaul R. Cosenza, ODJohn J. Costello, ODMario J. Craig, OD
Alexander R. Crinzi, ODErnest E. Czapla, ODErrol S. Daniels, ODAllan E. Davis, ODAsghar Dedhar, OD
Gregory Disanto, ODJack L. Devore, ODDavid J. Dexter, OD
Kenneth R. Dickerson, ODAnne Dodgen-Averitt, OD
Ann M. Downey, ODDavid P. Dozack, ODMitchell W. Dul, ODPaul R. Edelman, OD
Jack Eisner, ODBurt S. Eschen, OD
Daniel T. Farkas, ODDoron Feder, OD
Harvey O. Feldman, ODBrian Fengel, ODJennifer Ferri, ODMichael Ferri, OD
Despina S. Fikaris, ODMurray Fingeret, ODSusan S. Fisher, OD
Jennifer P. Flynn, ODKirk C. Flynn, OD
Lawrence Forur, ODRobert S. Fox, OD
Howard S. Fried, ODJack Fried, OD
Stuart A. Friedman, ODRichard A. Frio, OD
Gregory Gaglioti, ODJoseph P. Gambacorta, OD
Steven J. Ganz, ODJerome M. Garber, ODAngela E. Gardner, OD
Dana L. Getz, ODValerie A. Giangrande, OD
Steven Givner, OD
Gwenda R. Gnadt, ODRonald S. Goldstein, ODTraci M. Goldstein, ODBrad C. Gollinger, OD
Steven I. Goodman, ODVincent B. Graniero, OD
Robert S. Greenbaum, ODMark L. Greenberg, OD
Israel Greenwald, ODAnne Griffin, OD
Shari L. Gustin, ODScott F. Hage, OD
Demetra Hamakiotes, ODBruce R. Hankin, ODGary L. Hanley, ODJoseph Hargrave, ODPaul E. Harvey, OD
Gary A. Holtzberg, ODNadine M. Jamal, ODArthur D. Jung, OD
Thomas M. Kaminska, ODAllen I. Kaplan, OD
Sanford J. Katims, ODRichard S. Kavner, OD
Yoon K. Kim, OD
*Contributions through June 15, 2012Original photo of New York State Capitol Building courtesy of the Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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Daniel Kirchheimer, ODDaniel P. Kirkpatrick, OD
Barry T. Kissack, ODIvan M. Klayman, OD
Roy A. Kline, ODDonald B. Knapp, ODLeslie R. Kolker, ODMartin Kornblatt, ODRalph Kornblatt, OD
Ketan Kutlerywala, ODJerome M. Kramer, ODJeffrey Kraushaar, ODStuart L. Krieger, OD
David M. Krumholz, ODMichael S. Krzyzak, ODRichard B. Krzyzak, ODMichele A. Lagana, ODLori Marie Landrio, ODMichael V. Landy, ODThomas J. Landry, ODWilliam J. Lapple, OD
Eric W. Lau, ODAlan S. Lax, OD
William J. Leahey, ODLawrence Z. Levy, ODDavid L. Leibstein, ODPatti L. Leonard, OD
Betty Liao, ODRocco F. Loccisano, OD
Laurence Lonky, ODMartin S. Losito, ODStella S. Lou Lee, OD
Mary Ellen Loughrey, ODLawrence A. Lupo, OD
Todd H. Lustig, ODMarilyn Mann, ODSergio Marano, OD
Gary F. Marrone, ODMarie A. Marrone, OD
Katherine M. Mastrota, ODGerald G. Mattison, OD
J. Kent Maurer, ODJohn J. Maurillo, ODMark R. Maxon, OD
Robert P. McCormick, ODMichael J. McGovern, OD
Ronald A. Meeker, OD
Bradley R. Meltzer, ODHal R. Mendel, OD
Maria A. Michalski, ODRichard H. Milan, OD
Bari Miller, ODLawrence D. Miller, OD
Arlene Minkoff, ODAnthony Modesto, ODHenry W. Mole, ODAnthony Mondo, ODScott I. Morrison, ODJames O. Morse, OD
Harvey G. Moscot, ODRena Moy-Chang, ODJoseph J. Mueller, OD
David L. Naparstek, ODChristine L. Ng-Yow, OD
Vaishali Nigam, ODAnn M. Nolan, ODDeanna M. Nus, OD
Maureen C. O’Dwyer, ODMary E. O’Hara, OD
Eric Orava, ODDavid S. Orenstein, OD
Eleonora Orloff, ODCatherine Pace-Watson, OD
Brett M. Paepke, ODCharles W. Paepke, OD
John Richard Paskowski, ODNehal P. Patel, OD
Ralph Paternoster, ODBrian D. Peralta, ODAlec J. Perlson, OD
Vernon A. Peryea, ODRaymond Pirozzolo, OD
John P. Plow, ODStuart M. Podell, OD
Sebastian A. Polizzi, ODSophie Poselle, OD
Ronald H. Poulin, ODBrian Powell, ODIra M. Price, OD
Richard S. Price, ODTodd D. Punim, ODAmi C. Ranani, OD
John Ray, ODTina M. Reeves, OD
Fran L. Reinstein, ODSusan A. Resnick, OD
Sheldon S. Retkinski, ODDebbie C. Roodner, OD
Joseph A. Ross, ODBruce P. Rosenthal, OD
Jeffrey M. Roth, ODNeil Rubin, OD
Steve D. Rubinstein, ODJohn Rundquist, ODDaniella Rutner, ODAndrew J. Sacco, OD
Nicolette Sacco-Brown, ODDenise D. Saunders, ODLeonard J. Savedoff, OD
Catherine C. Scandiffio, ODJill Schafer, OD
Terry R. Scheid, ODAlan B. Schlussel, OD
Timothy J. Schwach, ODElliot Schwartz, OD
Steven H. Schwartz, ODTerry R. Schultz, OD
Matthew E. Sendker, ODNazanin Shams, OD
Mary Rita Sheehy, ODChristopher W. Shiomos, OD
James Sickler, ODDavid A. Siegel, OD
Margaret M. Siegrist, ODMarc M. Silverman, ODShelly L. Skjolaas, OD
Joel F. Sklar, ODJennifer Small, OD
Andrew P. Smith, ODRichard M. Soden, ODLaura C. Sperazza, ODMark R. Stadlen, ODJames E. Stafford, ODJoseph M. Stamm, OD
Libby Sukoff, ODCarissa L. Swanson, ODWayne Tabachnick, ODBarry M. Tannen, ODAndrea P. Thau, OD
Pamlea E. Theriot, ODSonia Valle, OD
Ryan Vida, ODDavid J. Vinci, OD
Ralph R. Vogel, ODKai Wing Wai, OD
Lawrence J. Waite, ODWilliam J. Waldron, OD
Larry B. Wallace, ODMaureen K. Wallen, OD
Michael R. Waterman, ODThomas P. Webb, OD
David L. Weinberger, ODGary M. Weiner, OD
Patricia E. Weisenreder, ODBernard H. Weitz, OD
Jan Weitz, ODVincent A. Wesolowski, OD
Kamaljit S. Westfall, ODPaul J. Westfall, OD
Denise M. Whittam, ODAleksandra Anna Wianecka, ODJeffrey S. Williams Jr., ODYvonne M. Williams, OD
Craig F. Willoth, ODReem K. Wlaschin, ODRussell M. Wohl, OD
Grace K. Woo, ODKevin B. Wynne, OD
Eva Yan, ODHeidi Ying, OD
Lori A. Youngman, ODShandor Zelenger, OD
Allen F. Zuck, ODJoseph Zupnick, OD
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*Contributions through June 15, 2012
Thank you to our 2012 CVC Contributors!*
Kathy L. Allen-Aquilante, ODRobert J. Ancona, OD
Julia J. Appel, ODLori E. Arbital, ODSamuel Arbital, OD
Jacqueline Armani, ODBrent D. Arnold, OD
Henry A. Azrikan, ODAlice W. Bade, OD
Alan M. Bagun, ODJerry L. Baker, OD
Stephen M. Baker, ODFrancesco J. Barbarossa, OD
Jason Bart, ODSherry J. Bass, ODJustin Bazan, OD
Robert E. Behan, ODViktorya Belenkova, OD
Michael J. Benyo, ODEdward Berger, OD
Brian K. Berliner, ODAndrea S. Bernstein, OD
Ira J. Bernstein, ODPaul R. Bernstein, ODMonica Bhasin, OD
Andrew Bienstock, ODTeresa Blackstone, ODBrian E. Bleiler, ODCarolee R. Boyd, ODPamela J. Brown, OD
Nancy M. Bulas-Wadas, ODGrace Y. Burke, OD
Theodore J. Calabrese Jr., ODLaura A. Cantie, OD
Gina M. Cardone, ODStephen Chambers, OD
Thomas Chao, ODVicki L. Chenarides, OD
Lillian F. Chin, ODPaul M. China, ODDawn Chivers, OD
Ida Chung, ODDavid N. Ciccone, OD
Alan Cohen, ODAllen H. Cohen, ODEzra M. Cohen, OD
Roy B. Cohen, ODChristopher J. Colburn, ODJoseph D. Conigliaro, OD
Vanessa Conenna, ODJeffrey S. Cooper, OD
Edward V. Cordes, ODJohn J. Costello, OD
Alexander R. Crinzi, ODErnest E. Czapla, ODErrol S. Daniels, ODAsghar Dedhar, ODDavid J. Dexter, OD
Kenneth R. Dickerson, ODChristopher J. Digiorgio, OD
Gregory Disanto, ODAnne E. Dodgen-Averitt, OD
Anne M. Downey, ODDavid P. Dozack, ODMitchell W. Dul, ODPaul R. Edelman, OD
Jack Eisner, ODMarina Epelman Meyerowitz, OD
Burt S. Eschen, ODDaniel T. Farkas, OD
Doron Feder, ODHarvey O. Feldman, OD
Brian Fengel, ODJennifer Ferri, ODMichael Ferri, OD
Despina S. Fikaris, ODSusan S. Fisher, OD
Jennifer P. Flynn, ODKirk C. Flynn, OD
Howard S. Fried, ODJack Fried, OD
Stuart A. Friedman, OD
Richard A. Frio, ODRobert S. Fox, OD
Gregory Gaglioti, ODSteven J. Ganz, OD
Angela E. Gardner, ODDana L. Getz, OD
Valerie A. Giangrande, ODSteven Givner, OD
Ronald S. Goldstein, ODTraci M. Goldstein, ODGwenda R. Gnadt, OD
Vincent B. Graniero, ODMark L. Greenberg, OD
Israel Greenwald, ODScott F. Hage, OD
Demetra Hamakiotes, ODGary L. Hanley, OD
Bruce R. Hankin, ODPaul E. Harvey, OD
Nadine M. Jamal, ODArthur D. Jung, OD
Thomas M. Kaminska, ODAllen I. Kaplan, OD
Sanford J. Katims, ODRichard S. Kavner, OD
Yoon K. Kim, ODDaniel Kirchheimer, OD
Barry T. Kissack, ODIvan M. Klayman, OD
Linda M. Kleinhenz, ODRoy A. Kline, OD
Martin Kornblatt, ODRalph Kornblatt, OD
Jerome M. Kramer, ODJeffrey Kraushaar, OD
David M. Krumholz, ODRichard B. Krzyzak, ODKetan Kutlerywala, ODMichele A. Lagana, ODLori Marie Landrio, ODThomas J. Landry, ODWilliam J. Lapple, OD
Eric W. Lau, ODAlan S. Lax, OD
William J. Leahey, ODDavid L. Leibstein, OD
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Patti L. Leonard, ODLawrence Z. Levy, OD
Betty Liao, ODLaurence Lonky, ODMartin S. Losito, ODTodd H. Lustig, ODMarilyn Mann, ODSergio Marano, OD
Marie A. Marrone, ODKatherine M. Mastrota, OD
J. Kent Maurer, ODJohn J. Maurillo, ODMark R. Maxon, OD
Bradley R. Meltzer, ODMaria A. Michalski, OD
Bari Miller, ODDean M. Miller, OD
Lawrence D. Miller, ODArlene Minkoff, OD
Anthony Modesto, ODScott I. Morrison, ODJames O. Morse, OD
Rena Moy-Chang, ODDavid L. Naparstek, OD
Leroy D. Nelson, ODChristine L. Ng-Yow, OD
Vaishali Nigam, ODAnn M. Nolan, ODDeanna M. Nus, OD
Maureen C. O’Dwyer, ODMary E. O’Hara, OD
Eric Orava, OD
David S. Orenstein, ODEleonora Orloff, OD
Catherine A. Pace-Watson, ODJohn Richard Paskowski, OD
Ralph Paternoster, ODBrian D. Peralta, ODAlec J. Perlson, OD
Vernon A. Peryea, ODRaymond Pirozzolo, OD
John P. Plow, ODSebastian A. Polizzi, OD
Sophie Poselle, ODRonald .H Poulin, OD
Brian Powell, ODElizabeth H. Pradhan, OD
Ira M. Price, ODRichard S. Price, OD
John Ray, ODFran L. Reinstein, ODSusan A. Resnick, OD
Sheldon S. Retkinski, ODDebbie C. Roodner, OD
Deborah S Rose, ODBruce P. Rosenthal, OD
Joseph A. Ross, ODJeffrey M. Roth, OD
Neil Rubin, ODJohn Rundquist, ODDaniella Rutner, ODAndrew J. Sacco, OD
Denise D. Saunders, ODLeonard J. Savedoff, OD
Catherine C. Scandiffio, ODTerry R. Scheid, OD
Alan B. Schlussel, ODJanet R. Schmukler, OD
Elliot Schwartz, ODSteven H. Schwartz, ODMatthew E. Sendker, OD
Mary Rita Sheehy, ODChristopher W. Shiomos, OD
James Sickler, ODMargaret M. Siegrist, ODMarc M. Silverman, ODShelly L. Skjolaas, OD
Jennifer Small, ODRichard M. Soden, ODLaura C. Sperazza, ODMark R. Stadlen, ODJames E. Stafford, OD
Libby Sukoff, ODCarissa L. Swanson, ODWayne Tabachnick, ODBarry M. Tannen, ODAndrea P. Thau, OD
Pamlea E. Theriot, ODRyan Vida, OD
David J. Vinci, ODRalph R. Vogel, ODKai Wing Wai, OD
Larry B. Wallace, ODMaureen K. Wallen, OD
Michael R. Waterman, ODDavid L. Weinberger, OD
Patricia E. Weisenreder, ODBernard H. Weitz, OD
Jan Weitz, ODVincent A. Wesolowski, OD
Kamaljit S. Westfall, ODPaul J. Westfall, OD
Denise M. Whittam, ODAleksandra Anna Wianecka, OD
Yvonne M. Williams, ODReem K. Wlaschin, ODRussell M. Wohl, OD
Grace K. Woo, ODKevin B. Wynne, OD
Eva Yan, ODLori A. Youngman, ODShandor Zelenger, OD
Allen F. Zuck, ODJoseph Zupnick, OD
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Annual Awards Banquet & Installation of TrusteesSaturday, May 19, 2012 · Cooperstown, New York
Fran Reinstein, OD and Tom Wong, OD
Richard Soden, OD, Third Party Consultant and Denise Whittam, OD, Immediate Past President
Ida Chung, OD, Secretary/Treasurer Tom Landry, OD,
President
Fran Reinstein, OD, Trustee with her husband, Mike Simmons
Susan Fisher, OD, President-Elect with her husband, David Tobias
Cate Scandiffio, OD, Trustee with her husband, Edward Dessart
Mitch Horowitz, OD, Industry Relations Chair; Past President
Frank Pirozzolo and his wife Eileen; Saysha Blazier, OD; and Ray
Pirozzolo, OD, Trustee
Ed Cordes, OD and his wife Gail with Alden N. Haffner, OD
Denise Whittam, OD, Immediate Past President; Ida Chung, OD, Secretary/Treasurer; and Susan Fisher, OD, President-Elect
Past President Alden N. Haffner, OD and David Heath, OD, President, SUNY College of Optometry
Konstantinos Booras, OD his wife Georgia Kostakis and their son Konstantinos, Jr.
Richard Soden, OD chats with students from SUNY College of Optometry
Laurie Runnerstrom, OD, Eastern Society President; Allergan’s Carey Reynolds; Chris Shiomos, OD, Central Society President; Essilor’s Linda Pattington and Bausch & Lomb’s Sean O’Brien
Denise Whittam, OD with Mitch Horowitz, OD and his sons, Bradley and Josh
Tom Landry, OD; Ida Chung, OD; and Mitch Horowitz, OD with students from SUNY College of Optometry
Newly installed NYSOA Trustees: Jeffrey Calhoun, OD; Michele Lagana, OD; Dawn Chivers, OD; Fran Reinstein, OD; Ray Pirozzolo, OD; Cate Scandiffio, OD; absent: Brian Powell, OD
192012 NYSOA Award Winners
The following awards were also presented in 2012:Arthur M. Gottlieb Memorial Leadership AwardPresented to Steven Schoenbart, OD in recognition of his leadership in the area of driver vision and his concern for driver safety.
Optometrist of the Year AwardPresented to Charles Gold, OD in recognition of his dedication to advancing the profession of optometry through grassroots legislative efforts.
Communications AwardPresented to All About Vision Website in recognition of its commitment to educating the public on various eye health issues through the information found on AllAboutVision.com.
Thomas Landry, OD presents the Public Service Award to the Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired in recognition of its commitment to the visual welfare of the public, as demonstrated through its Vision Wellness and Preventive Services programs. The award was accepted by Jason Hochreiter, OD, on behalf of ABVI.
This award is given to an individual, who has been very active in promoting and serving the visual needs of his or her community. This award can also be given to a group or service organization which has been very active in promoting and serving the visual needs of its community.
This award is given to an individual, preferably an optometrist or optometric educator, who has made an
outstanding contribution to the profession in the fields of research, education and academic distinction.
Susan Fisher, OD presents the
Distinguished Achievement Award
to Ida Chung, OD in recognition of
her significant contributions to
optometric education in the field of
Pediatric Vision. Dr. Hubal was for over one-third of a decade the Legislative Vice President and Lobbyist for the NYSOA. The Association established
this award in his name to be presented to the outgoing President of the Student Optometric Society of the NYSOA in recognition of his
or her service to the future of the profession.
Christopher Colburn, OD presents the Abram A.
Hubal, OD Student Service Award to Jefferson Lin in recognition of his service
as President of the Student Society of the NYSOA.
Denise Whittam, OD presents the Arthur M. Gottlieb Memorial Leadership Award to Edward V. Cordes, OD in recognition of his leadership as President of the Children’s Vision Coalition during its critical transition over the past three years.
The Gottlieb Award is given to an individual in recognition of outstanding efforts on behalf of the NYSOA, the optometric community or the visual welfare of the public. It is intended to recognize contributions made in the year immediately preceding presentation of the award.
Alden N. Haffner, OD presents the Frederic A. Woll Award to Edward V. Cordes, OD in public recognition of his remarkable and abiding contributions and service to his country, community and profession.
The Woll Award is the highest honor that the NYSOA can bestow and is only presented, when deemed appropriate, to a member who has worked in a sustained manner over many years on behalf of organized optometry in New York State.
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NYSOA Annual Congress Photos
Past President Alden N. Haffner, OD and NYSOA Legal/Legislative Counsel, Jim Lytle, Esq.
President Tom Landry, OD with AOA Trustee Chris Quinn, OD, and his wife Susan
NYSOA Legal/Legislative Counsel, Jim Walsh, Esq, his wife Michelle and their daughters Kelly and Taylor
New York State Commissioner of Health Nirav R. Shah, MD, MPH and Alden N. Haffner, OD
New York State Commissioner of Health Nirav R. Shah, MD, MPH; Alden N. Haffner, OD; Jim Lytle, Esq; and Jan Dorman, NYSOA Executive Director
Mitch Horowitz, OD, Industry Relations Chair addresses Business Partners at the House of Delegates
President Tom Landry, OD and Trustee Michele Lagana, OD at the Executive Officers Meeting
Business Partners Art Waite,Winchester Optical; Mark Crowley, Crystal Practice Management; Marc Rubinrott, Advance Optical; David Altman, Vistakon; Sean O’Brien, Bausch & Lomb; Saysha Blazier, OD; Ray Pirozzolo, OD Trustee; Chris Colburn, OD, Vice President; and Tom Wong, OD
AOA Trustee Chris Quinn, OD addresses the NYSOA House of Delegates
Mitch Horowitz, OD, Industry Relations Chair addresses the NYSOA House of Delegates
Melissa Whelan, MS, OTR/L, IMC, President of the New York State Occupational Therapy Association talks with the House of Delegates about OT/OD relations
Ryan Peterson, OTR/L, CLVT and Executive Director Jan Dorman discuss OT/OD relations at the House of Delegates
Dan Kirchheimer, OD, South Central Society President, Heather Kirchheimer, RN, CVC Board Member and their children
Cate Scandiffio, OD at the Baseball Hall of Fame
Mitch Horowitz, OD and his sons, Bradley and Josh enjoy Cooperstown
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Photos throughout this issue courtesy Denise Whittam, OD, Gail Cordes and Tom Wong, OD
Richard Madonna, OD Named SUNY
Department ChairFollowing a national search, Richard J. Madonna, OD has been named Chair of the Department of Clinical Education at the SUNY College of Optometry. Dr. Madonna is an alumnus of the College, and has a history of leadership within the institution. In addition to his new appointment, Dr. Madonna also serves as Director of
Continuing Education and as an Associate Professor. He was formerly Service Chief in Ocular Disease, Director of Clinical Education and President of the Faculty Executive Committee.
“I look forward to continuing to work with Dr. Madonna on faculty and curriculum development in clinical education at the College and at our externship sites, as well as expanding our efforts in clinical education,” said Dr. David Troilo, Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs.
Photos from CE-NYJune 10, 2012 at SUNY College of Optometry
The view of Manhattan
from SUNY College of
OptometryThe entrance to SUNY College
of OptometryOptometrists listen intently to the presenters at CE-NY on June 10
CE-NY course Current Trends in the Management of Glaucoma was held on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at SUNY College of Optometry
Course Director Richard
Madonna, OD addresses the attendees
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SUNY College of Optometry Commencement PhotosGuilherme Albieri and Richard Soden, OD
Mort Soroka, PhD, long-time OSCONY Executive Director
SUNY College of Optometry President David Heath, OD; AOA President Dori Carlson, OD; and NYSOA Immediate Past President & CVC President Denise Whittam, OD
Three SUNY College of Optometry optometrists, AJ Contento, OD; Scott Richter, OD; and Evan Kaplan, OD
AOA President Dori Carlson, OD and her husband, Mark Helgeson, OD
Guilherme Albieri and Sara Jones
Denise Whittam, OD presents the Abram A. Hubal, OD Student Service Award to Jefferson Lin
David Heath, OD addresses the audience during the Graduation Awards Ceremony
Eric Lau, ODKathryn Richdale, ODEsteban Sandoval, OD
Devin Singh, ODKatherine Yau, OD
ROCHESTERBenjamin Chudner, OD
SUFFOLKTheodore Devore, OD
Kristen Krummenacker, OD
WRPRinat Kalman, OD
Matthew Winkler, OD
WESTERNEugene Boryszak, OD
Lindsay May, OD
SUNY College of Optometry Holds 38th CommencementOn Sunday, June 3, seventy graduates received Doctor of Optometry degrees at the SUNY College of Optometry’s 38th Commencement in the Hudson Theater. In addition, one PhD degree and five OD – MS degrees were awarded.
Dori M. Carlson, OD, the first female President of the American Optometric Association, was the Commencement speaker. Dr. Joseph Anthony Movshon and Dr. William Thomas Newsome, III internationally recognized research scientists, each received honorary degrees. Dr. Movshon is the Silver Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at New York University and Dr. Newsome is a Professor of Neurobiology at Stanford
University School of Medicine.
Richard J. Madonna, OD, ’85, received the Alumnus of the Year Award for his leadership and dedication to students and to the profession of optometry. Dr. Madonna is the recently appointed Chairman of the Department of Clinical Education.
David Heath, OD, College President, presided over the
ceremonies and congratulated the graduates on choosing a career path that will call upon their knowledge, skills and compassion and will bring them not only professional satisfaction, but great personal satisfaction as well.
President Heath, Dr. Movshon, Dr. Newsome and Dr. Carlson
Welcome Back!*
EASTERNElisa Perreault, OD
NASSAUSherin George, OD
ROCHESTERRajiv Trivedi, OD
SUNYCOMyoung Hee Han, OD
WRPDespina Fikaris, ODSophie Poselle, ODTomara Young, OD
*Through June 15, 2012
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