NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry

One week down, and we’re still celebrating the first day of classes! 📚👓

As you begin or continue your journey toward becoming an optometrist, we hope the year ahead brings new opportunities and meaningful experiences.

Only 259 days of learning, studying, growing, and crushing the semesters ahead! ✨

Here’s to a successful year, NSUOCO! We’re so proud of you and we are cheering you on every step of the way! 💚

Congratulations, Chase! We’re so proud of you & all that you’ve accomplished!!

Congratulations to Chase Bowerman of Springdale, recipient of the 2026 Dr. Milton Webb Optometric Leadership and Service Scholarship. The annual scholarship recognizes an Arkansas optometry student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, service, and dedication to the profession of optometry. Established in memory of the late Dr. Milton Webb through a gift from his wife's estate, the scholarship honors Dr. Webb's lifetime of service to optometry.

Bowerman is a fourth-year student at Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry and is expected to graduate in May 2027. He currently serves as President of the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) after previously serving as an AOSA Trustee. His leadership also includes serving as Giving Sight Day Co-Chair, President of the NSUOCO Private Practice Club, and a member of the NSUOCO Executive Council. Throughout optometry school, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to serving both his fellow students and the profession.

NSUOCO would like to invite you to participate in the 38th Optic Cup! The tournament is on Sep. 12, 2026 at Cherokee Springs Golf Course.

Included: 18 holes of golf, lunch, plenty of opportunities to win prizes, and guaranteed fun!

You can register online through the QR code below! We look forward to having you join us for a fun day!

Reach out with any questions to Paige Chanay or Logan Evans. Contact information is posted below.

A meaningful moment for the newest members of the NSUOCO family!

During student orientation this past week, our first-year optometry students took their Optometric Oath, marking the beginning of an exciting journey in optometry.

They’ve worked incredibly hard to reach this moment, and we couldn’t be more proud to welcome this talented group of future optometrists to NSUOCO. We can’t wait to watch them learn, grow, serve, and make a difference in the lives of their future patients.

Here’s to the Class of 2030 and all the exciting opportunities ahead.
Welcome to NSUOCO—you belong here.👁💚

NSUOCO Primary Eye Care Update is quickly approaching!
🗓️ September 12–13, 2026 | 📍NSUOCO

Join us at NSUOCO for two days of CME, connection, and community! ⛳️
This special weekend will honor the graduating classes of 1986, 2001, 2006, and 2016 — a time to reflect on your journey, catch up with old friends, and celebrate the incredible impact of our NSUOCO alumni. 🎓

📚 Stay current with the latest advancements in primary eye care
🤝 Network with colleagues and classmates
🕔 Earn 10 hours of COPE accredited CME

We hope you’ll join!

Grateful for the people behind it all. ✨

To our incredible faculty: thank you for the long hours, countless behind-the-scenes moments, and the dedication you bring every single day. Thank you for your hard work, your selflessness, and for being so intentional in the way you teach, mentor, encourage, and invest in our students.

So much of what you do happens behind the scenes, but its impact is seen and felt throughout our entire community. We are incredibly grateful for each of you and all that you give.

Wishing our faculty a wonderful year ahead! Here’s to another year of making a difference, inspiring others, and doing what you do best.

Thank you for everything you do—we appreciate you more than you know!💚

SVOSH Roatán 2026 🕶🌴

From July 22–29, 18 students and 3 doctors traveled to the beautiful island of Roatán, Honduras, for SVOSH’s 15th trip to Roatán. Over four days of clinic at two different locations, our team had the privilege of seeing nearly 600 patients and providing comprehensive eye care to the local community.

From taking entering visual acuities, performing retinoscopy, and frame refractions to examining the health of each patient’s eyes and helping them find the right glasses. Every member of the team played an important role in making these clinics possible.

These photos capture just a glimpse of the hard work, learning, teamwork, and meaningful connections that made this trip so special. We are incredibly grateful to our students, doctors, and everyone who helped make this experience possible.
15 trips. Nearly 600 patients. Countless memories. One incredible team.

Interested in Refractive Surgery? Come see us at the NSUOCO optometry clinic on the NSU campus! We have a brand new laser being installed next week. We are happy to do a refractive surgery evaluation and see if you are a candidate for refractive surgery and lessen your need for glasses or contact lenses!

💵🎉 Lunch with the Deans 🎉💵

On July 8, 2026, we welcomed students, residents, and staff to our Lunch with the Deans event! Everyone received a raffle ticket for a chance to step inside the OMEG Cash Machine.

Congratulations to our top five participants, who collected the most fake cash and took home prizes generously donated by our local businesses!

We appreciate everyone who joined us and hope you enjoyed connecting and taking part in the fun!

Leadership in action! 👁

AOSA President, Chase Bowerman welcomed more than 3,000 doctors and optometry students to Optometry’s Meeting during the General Opening Session in Phoenix. He also addressed the House of Delegates, representing the voices of optometry students and helping shape the future of the profession.

Congratulations, Chase, on this outstanding accomplishment! We’re beyond proud to see your hard work and dedication recognized on the national stage and the impact you’re making as you inspire future optometrists. ✨