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AAOF Announces 2020 Alfred A. Rosenbloom, Jr., Low Vision Residency Award Recipient

Tuesday, August 18 2020 | 14 h 22 min | News

The American Academy of Optometry Foundationannounces Carolyn N. Chakuroff, OD, MS, as this year’s recipient of the Alfred A. Rosenbloom, Jr., Low Vision Residency Award.

Dr. Chakuroff is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry and an Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation resident at the Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVA).

This award is intended to promote the practice and development of the field of low vision by providing incentive and support to sustain talented optometric residents who demonstrate a passion and commitment to practice, research, and education.

Dr. Chakuroff presented an impressive resume of experience in clinical research, volunteer service, and poster presentation experience, thus earning this prestigious award.

Click HERE for the full press release.

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