This Columbus Dispatch guest column by Dr. Aaron Zimmerman, a clinical professor at The Ohio State University College of Optometry, originally appeared on March 20, 2024.  If all goes as planned, a spectacular and potentially dangerous event will be seen in Ohio April 8. All should make an attempt to experience, enjoy and safely view the total solar eclipse. Proper eye protection will be key. Why will the eclipse be so dangerous ..read more

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Videos about Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD) have taken TikTok by storm. To better understand this phenomenon, WDTN-TV's Lauren Wood interviewed Ohio State Optometry professors Dr. Marjean Kulp and Dr. David Damari, as well as student Ian Binns. BVD symptoms include headaches, dizziness, anxiety, and difficulty driving or reading. Rather than self-diagnosing based on information from TikTok videos, #OSUopt experts say that visiting your optometrist is the best way to determine if you have BVD. Treatment is typically straightforward and effective ..read more

The Ohio State University Board of Trustees Talent, Compensation & Governance Committee voted today to appoint Karla Zadnik as interim executive vice president and provost, effective Jan. 1, 2024 ..read more

For the fifth consecutive year, The Ohio State University College of Optometry has received the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publ ..read more

Clinical trial suggests low-dose atropine is effective myopia treatment COLUMBUS, Ohio – The results of a new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon ..read more

If you are (or know of) a STEM-focused undergraduate student considering summer enrichment program options, take a look at The Ohio State University College of Optometry’s intensive, four-day residential program, Improving Diversity in Optometric Careers (I-DOC ..read more

Karla Zadnik, OD, PhD, is dean of The Ohio State University College of Optometry. In this WO Voices podcast, she talks about the career choices she's made, balancing marriage, motherhood and an impressive legacy of research, writing and inspiring students -- as well as her love for quilting, her creative outlet. Hear her describe her influences and the moments where doors opened and her path forward became suddenly crystal clear.  Click the image below to listen to the podcast.    ..read more

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