SUNY Annual Report 2019

Early Detection Vision Screenings Help Children Learn

More than 40 early childhood students at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House received on-site vision screenings in September through the University Eye Center Community Outreach program. Five members of the class of 2022, under the supervision of Dr. Andrea Yang, helped to provide the services. Partnerships with organizations like Lenox Hill Neighborhood House allow our students and clinical faculty to bring vital services to low-income and underserved community members in New York City. It provides a rich teaching platform with patients who come from a variety of backgrounds, in addition to being a community outreach program for the College. SUNY Optometry’s University Eye Center conducts more than 85 vision screenings for patients of all ages each year throughout Manhattan and the boroughs. 118 Community Screenings and Outreach Events in 2019

“Without programs like these some patients would never receive eye care.” – Clarissa Burroughs, community outreach coordinator

Community members served through outreach programs: 9,766

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Health and Wellness Partners

Community Members served at Health andWellness Expo

3,738 Hours of community service performed by students in 2019

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