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Georgia Southern University announces Optometric Education Task Force to advance creation of Georgia’s first College of Optometry

Georgia Southern University has established an Optometric Education Task Force composed of nationally recognized leaders in optometry, educators and advocates to advise on the development of the University’s College of Optometry. The task force represents a significant milestone in the creation of the college and the University’s ongoing efforts to expand access to vision care, strengthen Georgia’s health care workforce and establish a premier destination for optometric education in the Southeast. “The creation of this task force brings together some of the most respected voices in optometry,” said Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Avinandan Mukherjee . “Their collective expertise will help ensure Georgia Southern develops a forward-looking college that prepares exceptional clinicians, advances research and serves communities across our state.” Leading the task force is Horace Deal, O.D. , a nationally recognized optometrist, owner of Southeastern Eye Care Clinics in Statesboro, longtime team optometrist for Georgia Southern Athletics and past president of both the Southern Council of Optometrists (SECO) International and the Georgia Optometric Association. Deal has spent decades advancing clinical education, professional advocacy and sports vision while mentoring future optometrists. “Georgia has needed an optometry school for decades,” said Deal. “This task force represents an incredible