Next alumni meeting/continuing optometric education (COE): September 20./21 2025…..September 26

Continuing Optometric Education (COE) events are organized every year by the Alumni Association, the Aalen Friends of Optometry, at the end of September. The monestry in Benediktbeuern offers the perfect setting for this event.  Alumni meetings are the place to be for experienced optometrists and ODs to share their knowledge and for current students and alumni to gain valuable insight into the professional world and challenges in the latest research in optometry. All lectures are presented by internationally renowned experts in the field of optometry, some of whom travel all the way from the US just to share their knowledge at this event.

This Aalen Master Alumni event is a great example of how important it is in the field of optometry to share cases of all kinds unusual and innovative solutions. It has proven to be a valuable opportunity for the optometrist community to learn from experienced professionals and gain a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of optometry and ophthalmology.  Alumni continuing optometric education (COE) events foster a sense of unity and shared competencies within the optometry community.

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Am Samstag, 13. Juni 2026 findet der nächste OPEN CAMPUS DAY statt!

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Artificial Intelligence in Focus for Optometry EducationAalen University of Applied Sciences Makes a Difference at opti 2026

Artificial intelligence is not only changing the world of work, but also the art and methods of knowledge transfer and assessment. At opti 2026 in Munich, the Optometry program at Aalen University of Applied Sciences and the Munich Training Center for Optometry and Vision Science (BZAO) hosted the "PRO NEXT GENERATION" event. A highlight was the "AI Compact Crash Course" on Sunday, which demonstrated the crucial importance of combining technological expertise with sound professional knowledge for the future of the industry.

18 Karl Amon Optometry Award presentedGraduates of Aalen University develop new insights for optometric vision training and specialized care for pathological eyes

Die beiden Preisträgerinnen Xenia Bieche (links) und Natascha Lanz mit Karl Amon, dem Stifter des Preises. Foto: © Hochschule Aalen | Tobias Holzinger

Tu, 18. November 2025 Happy faces and a great atmosphere at the Aalen University graduation ceremony: 20 Bachelor's and Master's graduates celebrated the successful completion of their optometry studies. The 18 Karl Amon Optometry Award was also presented during the ceremony. This year, the prize, endowed with a total of 2,000 euros, went to Natascha Lanz and Xenia Bieche.

Das Wunderwerk des SehensEXPLOR-Förderprogramm unterstützt Prof. Dr. Christina Schwarz von der Hochschule Aalen

Prof. Dr. Christina Schwarz lehrt an der Hochschule Aalen Optometrie und forscht im Bereich der adaptiven Optik. Foto: © Hochschule Aalen | Saskia Stüven-Kazi

Th, 13. November 2025 Das Auge – ein kleines Organ mit großer Leistung. Es sammelt Licht, wandelt es in elektrische Signale um und lässt in einem hochkomplexen Zusammenspiel mit dem Gehirn Farben, Formen und Bewegungen lebendig werden. „Die Komplexität des Auges ist faszinierend und ein spannendes Forschungsobjekt“, sagt Prof. Dr. Christina Schwarz begeistert. Seit März 2025 lehrt die Professorin für Optometrie an der Hochschule Aalen und ist dabei, eine Forschungsgruppe zum Thema „Adaptive Optiken für die Optometrie“ (AdOpt) aufzubauen. Unterstützt wird die Physikerin jetzt durch das Förderprogramm EXPLOR der Abtsgmünder Stiftung Kessler + Co. für Bildung und Kultur.

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