In this interview, Howard Purcell, OD, New England College of Optometry president and CEO, shared his thoughts on the 2025 NECO Industry Collaborative. “The profession is in a great place,” he said, “but the world is changing.” Our feature article also unpacked key takeaways from the meeting, including reimagining the educational process and preparing optometry students for a high-tech, AI-assisted future of vision care.
NECO President Howard Purcell, OD
