NSUCO - The Visionary Fall 2010

the VISIONARY • Summer/Fall 2010 36 CATHY DAU, O.D. College of Optometrists in Vision Development Award of Excellence Presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated strong interest and clinical skills in the area of vision therapy. Contact Lens Practice Management Award Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in contact lens practice management as house officer. MICHAEL DERHODGE, O.D. William Feinbloom Low Vision Award Presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding clinical application of low vision treatment. APRIL GERHARD, O.D. Braverman Eye Center Extern of the Year Award In recognition of a superior work ethic, clinical acumen, and excellence in patient care. FARWAH HAG, O.D. Odessey Dry Eye Award Presented to two graduating students who have demonstrated strong interest and clinical skills in the area of dry eye management. FARWAH HAG, O.D., AND HINA PATEL, O.D. X-Cel Contact Lens Award Presented to a graduating student for excellence in fitting RGP contact lenses. SARA HENNEY, O.D. Heini Award of Excellence in Optics Presented to a graduating student who has attained the highest academic average in all didactic courses related to optics. JESSE KERSHNER, O.D. ZERA LEFKOWITZ, O.D. Cooper Vision Excellence in Contact Lens Award Presented to a graduating student for excellence in corneal and contact lens clinical care.