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School of Optometry
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Seminars and Awards

Seminars and awards for a thriving research community

The IU School of Optometry’s innovative research environment is made possible by collaborative thinking and the constant sharing of ideas in our weekly Oxyopia vision science seminar. We’re also proud to award excellence in the research community each year through the Distinguished Borish Scholars Award.  Learn more about these programs below.

  • Oxyopia Vision Science Seminar
    Oxyopia is a Greek word meaning "acute vision."  These weekly vision science seminars serve to stimulate intellectual activity among faculty and provide a learning environment for graduate students. Presenters are IU optometry faculty and graduate students, as well as visiting lecturers from other departments, universities, research facilities, private practices, and industries.
  • Borish Scholars Program
    The Borish Scholars Program was created to advance clinical care and vision science, and to foster collaboration of IU faculty with clinicians and scientists from around the globe. Each year, up to six distinguished scholars are invited to Indiana University to interact with faculty and students and lecture at the Oxyopia Vision Science seminar.