Ohio State Optometry Alumni Society

05/01/2026

In case you missed it (or would like to watch again!), Tuesday's Hill Lecture featuring Dr. Tyson Brunstetter is now available on YouTube! https://bit.ly/4n0KxPi

2026 Hill Lecture by Dr. Tyson Brunstetter

05/01/2026

We're proud to share some exciting news from the AOA: Dr. Greg Nixon was selected as the Optometric Educator of the Year; Amy Ngo was named Student of the Year; and Dr. Mike Earley was named the recipient of the Dr. W. David Sullins, Jr., InfantSEE Award. They will be recognized and further celebrated at the AOA's national conference this summer. Congratulations!

04/23/2026

EYE's Vision Care Fund is proud to present our 5th annual golf outing! Fundraisers like these allow VCF to continue to support community members by providing eye care such as exams, glasses and vision therapy at no cost to those who need it most.

Our outing consists of a four-player scramble with players of all skill levels and golf experience. Tee times start at 8:10 a.m. and subsequently follow every 10 minutes after at the Airport Golf Course (900 N Hamilton Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43219).

Sign up at https://bit.ly/48iEr6U

The cost to participate is $70 for 18 holes of golf plus an embroidered polo or $55 for just 18 holes of golf.

We would love to have you all there!

If you have any questions or would like additional information about the event, please reach out to Haley Durr ([email protected]) or Hayley Cesario ([email protected]).

03/04/2026

Happy Women's History Month!

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day!

02/02/2026

Happy Black History Month!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

12/11/2025

Dr. Heather Bowen-Jones (OD"11), a clinical assistant professor in the College of Optometry, is one of 16 faculty members from around the university chosen to be part of the first Engaged Scholars Academy. Check out this wonderful Ohio State Alumni Magazine article at

The Engaged Scholars Academy builds networks and sparks partnerships so Buckeyes can turn research into community impact.

12/05/2025

Ohio State Optometry's partnership with rises above the rivalry! Check out this story (featuring Dr. Jeff Walline) on the friendly, yet competitive environment that aims to bring excellent vision to children.

OSU and IU partner up for good ahead of Big Ten game

11/26/2025

Looking past the rivalry: A Buckeye optometrist helps a wolverine!

Edward, a 2-year-old wolverine at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, is seeing better thanks to a first-ever novel lens corrective procedure on a wolverine’s eye. Following a recent cataract surgery, he became the first wolverine to have a custom-made intraocular lens implanted in his left eye.

Ohio State Optometry's Dr. Don Mutti, an expert in intraocular lens measurements, was called upon to help.

“I wasn’t about to pass on a wolverine case. Even though I’m a loyal Buckeye, I just couldn’t leave an innocent wolverine in the lurch,” continued Dr. Mutti, referencing the Ohio State and Michigan mascots and the heated rivalry between those two universities. “Everyone deserves good vision.”

As for this Saturday’s Ohio State-Michigan football game, we presume Edward will be rooting for the Michigan Wolverines, but he may now have a soft spot for the Buckeyes after receiving their help.

Read more at https://optometry.osu.edu/news/groundbreaking-eye-surgery-performed-wolverine-san-francisco-zoo

Edward, a 2-year-old wolverine at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, is seeing better thanks to a first-ever novel lens corrective procedure on a wolverine’s eye.