The Visionary Fall 2009

NADDIA BARRIOS, O.D. Chancellor’s Award Presented to the student who best exemplifies the characteristics of a fine optometric physician—a combination of scholarship, leadership, integrity, humanity, and loyalty to the profession. MiraMed Tech Academic Achievement Award Presented to a graduating student in recognition of his/her outstanding academic performance and contributions to the eye care community. Alcon Scholarship Award Presented to a graduating student who has written the best case report that incorporates the use of an Alcon product. 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. X-Cel Contact Lens Award Presented to a graduating student for excellence in fitting RGP contact lenses. LISA MARTIN, O.D. GRAHAM RASANEN, O.D. Pediatric and Binocular Vision Clinical Excellence Award Presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding clinical skills and patient care in The Eye Care Institute Pediatrics and Binocular Vision Service. Essilor Student Grant NSU College of Optometry and National Award Presented to a student for the best case report on patients fit with Varilux lenses.