SUNY Annual Report 2019

SERVICE TO OUR PATIENTS AND COMMUNITY Delivering Unparalleled Care and Training Every Day Dr. Deborah Amster Joins as New Chief of Pediatric Care Bringing over 16 years of clinical, laboratory, and faculty experience to SUNY Optometry, Dr. Deborah Amster will lead the implementation of the new state-of-the-art Center for Pediatric Eye Care.

She is both a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Dr. Amster completed her residency in pediatrics and binocular vision at NSU after graduating from the New England College of Optometry in 2001. Additionally, Dr. Amster has authored chapters in optometric textbooks, co-authored peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals, and delivered many presentations and public lectures. She also chaired NSU’s Quality Assurance Committee, lectured at national meetings, and actively mentored students and residents during her NSU tenure.

“Through pediatric eye care, optometrists help to improve and enhance children’s vision so they may function and thrive academically, recreationally and socially." – Dr. Amster

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