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Industry Pros Honored With GSLS Awards

The 2026 recipients of the Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS) Awards were honored on January 8 at the annual meeting in Las Vegas. Patrick Caroline received the Award of Excellence, and Maria K. Walker, OD, PhD, received the Rising Star Award.

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  • Kerri Ann DeCindis

  • January 1, 2026

  • 4 min

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Top Institutions in Optometry

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    Pacific University College of Optometry
    Pacific University College of Optometry

    Forest Grove, Oregon

    Key Differentiators

    • Cornea and Contact Lens
    • Specialty Contact Lenses
    • Optometry Education

  • #2

    University of Houston College of Optometry
    University of Houston College of Optometry

    Houston, Texas

    Key Differentiators

    • Cornea and Contact Lens
    • Keratoconus Research
    • Pediatric Myopia Control

  • #3

    New England College of Optometry
    New England College of Optometry

    Boston, Massachusetts

    Key Differentiators

    • Optometry Education
    • Cornea and Contact Lens
    • Clinical Research

  • #4

    The Ohio State University College of Optometry
    The Ohio State University College of Optometry

    Columbus, Ohio

    Key Differentiators

    • Cornea and Contact Lens
    • Specialty Lens Research
    • Clinical Care

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Industry Pros Honored With GSLS Awards

  • by Kerri Ann DeCindis

  • January 1, 2026

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