IU Optometry Alumni Association

06/18/2026

Congratulations to Indiana University School of Optometry class of 1977 alumnus, Doug Morrow, on receiving the American Optometric Association’s Distinguished Service Award at Optometry's Meeting

06/14/2026

Are you going to Optometry's Meeting? Join us a reception Thursday at the Churchill!

06/03/2026

Great feature on Chief of Pediatric and Binocular Vision Clinic, Katie Connolly!

Katie Connolly, O.D., helped Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza achieve the best vision of his life.

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

Congrats to Paul Velting, OD ‘14, on receiving the American Optometric Association Contact Lens Section Luminary Award to be presented at Optometry's Meeting in June.
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04/30/2026

Congrats to Indiana University School of Optometry Class of 1977 alumnus, Doug Morrow,OD, for outstanding service to the American Optometric Association

The AOA thanks its longstanding Visionary Supporter Johnson & Johnson for their recognition of these exemplary individuals. Award recipients will be honored throughout Optometry's Meeting | 5th World Congress of Optometry, June 25-28, in Minneapolis. Registration for Optometry’s Meeting is cur...

04/23/2026

We’re proud to share the role that the Indiana University School of Optometry played in helping Indiana Football quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, improve his vision of the field!

The IU School of Optometry provides free vision screenings to thousands of children and athletes each year in partnership with local school districts, med...

04/22/2026

🎉 It’s IU Day! 🎉

Today, the Indiana University School of Optometry Alumni Association is coming together to support the future of our profession—and we need your help.

Gifts to the Alumni Scholarship directly support incoming students, helping ease financial burdens and opening doors for the next generation of optometrists. Your generosity makes a real impact on students who are just beginning their journey at IU.

No matter the size, every gift brings us closer to our goal. Let’s show the strength of our alumni community and invest in the future of optometry.

👉 Make your gift today and help us reach our goal!

Share the IU School of Optometry Alumni Association's vision of helping the best and brightest students attend IU.

04/07/2026

Step back into the 1960s and explore a decade that helped shape the future of the IU School of Optometry. From advances in education and clinical care to the students and faculty who made a lasting impact, this chapter of our history is full of memorable moments.

75th Anniversary Historic Highlight: 1960s Posted on March 31, 2026 by lmboswel In the early 1960s, the Indiana University Division of Optometry was at an interesting crossroads. The program was growing rapidly in reputation, enrollment, and research, yet remained physically scattered and under-reso...