PARIS, France and WINTER PARK, Fla.—The American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF), which provides financial support for optometric research and vision and eye health education, has announced a recent $300,000 donation from EssilorLuxottica to help support the foundation’s OD/PhD Scholarship Program. The contribution, announced at AAOF’s Celebration Luncheon on November 9, will support optometrists pursuing their PhD in a vision science field, the announcement noted. The program encourages ODs to pursue a PhD in a vision science field such as physiological optics, biomedical sciences, public health or neuroscience, and supports the continued need for educators for the next generation of optometrists and researchers. Read More