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      • Duke University
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      • Paul Vision Institute
      • Salem VA Medical Center
      • SouthEast Eye Specialists
      • SCO, Residency in Vision Rehab, with Emphasis in Low Vision Rehab and Ocular Disease
      • SCO, Residency in Vision Rehabilitation, with Emphasis in Brain Injury Rehabilitation
      • The Eye Center at SCO Pediatric Optometry, with Emphasis in Vision Therapy and Vision Rehabilitation
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Get involved in our thriving alumni community.

Southern College of Optometry takes great pride in the accomplishments of its alumni. SCO graduates live and practice in all 50 states and several foreign countries. Eleven SCO graduates have served with distinction as president of the American Optometric Association.

SCO alumni serve their profession and patients well, a source of pride for their alma mater and future generations of optometrists. Our placement service can provide you the ability to share information about practice opportunities with young alumni and students. Our continuing education program brings you nationally recognized speakers and topics relevant to contemporary practice. SCO alumni are also important to recruiting efforts for both students and faculty. We welcome your input as to the future of the profession and your alma mater.


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SCO students and faculty would like to express appreciation to everyone who makes our success possible. Please take a moment to watch this donor thank you video.

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