This year’s Snowvision State University of New York (SUNY) scholars are Kevin Li and Yasmeen Musa. NZ Optics asked them what winning meant to them and what will be their focus at SUNY.
Kevin Li – recent graduate
As this year’s recent graduate scholarship recipient Kevin Li said he felt privileged and excited to be awarded this opportunity.
“I'm still at the early stages of my career and this scholarship will enable me to broaden my horizon optometry-wise. I’m always keen to learn and there is no better environment than being surrounded by industry-leading experts. I’m very thankful to all the organisers.”
Li said he has developed an interest in glaucoma and is currently completing the Australian College of Optometry’s Advanced Certificate in Glaucoma. “Glaucoma will be my focus while at SUNY. There are a number of advancements in this field, both in terms of therapeutics and imaging that will be interesting to observe and learn more about. Vision rehabilitation also catches my eye as it sounds like a very rewarding area, yet it is rarely incorporated into optometric practice in New Zealand.”
