Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry

ASCO is now on Bluesky (@optometriced.bsky.social) and excited to add our social media presence. Please give us a follow!

Join us for a virtual welcome session to build community among first year students across the country, especially those with backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in optometry. You will meet the leaders of optometric organizations including the National Optometric Association (NOA), the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO), the National Optometry Student's Association (NOSA), the American Optometric Association (AOA), and the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA). You will hear tips for success from optometry DEI officers and students from across the nation. Register: https://buff.ly/47jRlj4

People living with a visual impairment often feel lonely and disconnected. That’s why the @National-Eye-Institute-NEI and the Office of the Surgeon General are partnering to promote the 5-for-5 Connection Challenge! Check out the tips and tools to help fight the loneliness epidemic by making meaningful connections and inspiring others this #HealthyVisionMonth. Join in today — and share the challenge with your networks: https://buff.ly/4aWp4Ac link is external to nei.nih.gov and will open in a new browser window or tab. #EyeHealthEducation #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

For #HealthyVisionMonth, @National-Eye-Institute-NEI and Christine Ha (MasterChef season 3 winner) teamed up to talk about how to reframe your future with vision loss. Find out how she prioritizes mental health and uses #VisionRehabilitation tools in her daily life as a successful chef living with a visual impairment: https://buff.ly/3WqVtL2 link is external to nei.nih.gov and will open in a new browser window or tab. #EyeHealthEducation

What are your favorite sights to see? Post the last six photos from your camera roll of your favorite sights that give a glimpse into your world. #seemyworldchallenge

A visual impairment can make it harder to do everyday activities, like cooking, reading, and getting around. The good news is that #VisionRehabilitation can make things easier. Resources including training, tools, and technology can help you learn to do tasks safely. This #HealthyVisionMonth, learn more from @National-Eye-Institute-NEI: https://buff.ly/3Qrc39H #EyeHealthEducation

Health care providers: Take some time this #HealthyVisionMonth to get the facts about #VisionRehabilitation. These resources — like support groups, counseling, and technology — can help patients living with a visual impairment make the most of their remaining vision to lead fulfilling lives. Learn more from @National-Eye-Institute-NEI: https://buff.ly/44usN5F #EyeHealthEducation

This #HealthyVisionMonth, @National-Eye-Institute-NEI is sharing steps people living with a visual impairment can take to reframe their future. That means getting the #VisionRehabilitation services, mental health support, and social connection to live the life they want to live. Learn how you can get involved: https://buff.ly/4djqaHV #EyeHealthEducation