Centennial
Many people have been part of the proud history of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) and Salus University. Alumni, faculty, and friends of the College helped establish PCO as a pioneer and leader in the field of optometric education and the profession of optometry. The following people - highlighted on Medal Mondays - were honored on May 20, 1995 at the 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration for their outstanding contributions to the College and the field of optometry and vision care.
At the Centennial Gala Celebration on April 27, 2019, additional alumni, faculty, and friends will be honored.
Dr. Harold Fisher was the first of six Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) graduates who served as President of the American Academy of Optometry. He held the presidency from 1947 to 1949. He established the Aniseikonia Section of the Academy and was an early researcher and practitioner of this specialty. Dr. Fisher served on the Board of Directors of the Better Vision Institute. He was a Past-President of the New York State Optometric Association and the Optometric Society of the City of New York.
