Welcome to the official twitter page for the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Drexel University!

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"I chose the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) immediately because of its specialty contact lens service." See why Kirollos chose Optometry: ow.ly/uuvM50YFew3 #drexeluniversity #optometry #gradschool
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Annually, the Pennsylvania Optometric Association recognizes a member who through years of dedicated service to optometry, the vision welfare of the public and their community, merits recognition from optometrists within their state. #drexeluniversity #didyouknow #optometry #PCO
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Pennsylvania College of Optometry participated in the New Jersey Special Olympics last weekend, where they saw about 280 athletes. #drexeluniversity #communityoutreach #studentlife #optometry #PCO
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Master of Science in Clinical Optometry students received their white coats and celebrated with a mini photoshoot. #drexeluniversity #continuingeducation #optometry
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Shirin Ludwig, OD ‘26, recently graduated as the top student in the Doctor of Optometry Traditional program in the Class of 2026. Read more: ow.ly/NaEN50Z91Mo #drexeluniversity #classof2026 #recognition #optometry #PCO
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The Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Drexel University’s Class of 2026, who graduated May 21, 2026, was celebrated with a number of awards at a pre-commencement class party the evening before: ow.ly/Emka50Z8b9T #drexeluniversity #recognition #classof2026 #optometry #PCO
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Dr. Stanley Hatch was one of a group of pediatric eye disease group investigators participating in clinical trials over a nearly 4-year period to develop an “evidence-based decision tree” for treating amblyopia: ow.ly/yWMo50Z7L60 #drexeluniversity #research #optometry #PCO
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In the 1990s, international demand grew which led to the delivery of both non-degree and degree programs. A strategic plan for advancing the profession of optometry worldwide was developed by Drs. Lewis, Di Stefano, and Catania. #drexeluniversity #didyouknow #optometry #PCO
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Join us for the Optometry Learning Experience (OLE) next month! OLE is open to undergraduates interested in optometry as well as recent graduates who are undecided. Apply by June 22: ow.ly/tGgL50Z6ccK #drexeluniversity #optometryschool #futureoptometrist #optometry #PCO
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Perry Umlauf, OD ‘87, has been named the H. Ward Ewalt Meritorious Service Award recipient by the Pennsylvania Optometric Association (POA). Read more: ow.ly/WZig50Z6EmS #drexeluniversity #awesomealumni #optometry #PCO
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Junean Marshall, OD ’05, was recently named Optometrist of the Year for 2026 by the Pennsylvania Optometric Association. Read more: ow.ly/NAgb50Z5zxU #drexeluniversity #awesomealumni #optometry #PCO
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DID YOU KNOW: Construction on The Eye Institute (TEI) began in 1975 and officially opened in 1978 providing a valuable vision care resource to the community at large and the primary training site for optometry students. #drexeluniversity #didyouknow #optometry #PCO
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Pennsylvania College of Optometry retweeted
Please join us virtually on June 14th for the Glaucoma Symposium! Leading experts will discuss the latest advancements in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of glaucoma. Register now: ow.ly/wTj050YVezK #drexeluniversity #continuingeducation #glaucoma #optometry
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I am extremely grateful for my time at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO), and I will hold dearly the memories and friendships that I made here over the past few years. Read more: ow.ly/cimK50YZO57 #drexeluniversity #classof2026 #newgrad #optometry #PCO
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Anna German, OD ‘26, graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) at Drexel University as valedictorian of the Class of 2026. Read more: ow.ly/n3EG50Z3mA2 #drexeluniversity #classof2026 #optometry #PCO
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Amid the joyful post-commencement bustle on the rain-slicked steps outside the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, graduates adorned in gowns embraced family members and friends as cameras flashed. Read more: ow.ly/3OsP50Z3lVx #drexeluniversity #classof2026 #optometry #PCO
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The Pennsylvania State College of Optometry (PSCO), was established in 1919 and the history of the school includes a long list of firsts in the history of modern optometry. #drexeluniversity #didyouknow #optometry #PCO
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Last night we celebrated our Class of 2026 with an awards reception and can't wait to see them walk across the stage later today! #drexeluniversity #countdowntocommencement #classof2026 #optometry #PCO
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Commencement speaker, Joseph Shovlin, OD ‘80, FAAO, knows what it means to be an optometrist from PCO and to have a long and meaningful career serving one’s community. Read more: ow.ly/BTTG50Z2kyl #drexeluniversity #countdowntocommencement #optometry #PCO
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The past few months have been an exciting time for the Pennsylvania College of Optometry! We want to share with you some exciting updates, upcoming events, and future plans for the institution. Read more: ow.ly/PK6j50Z1c3l #drexeluniversity #awesomealumni #optometry #PCO
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