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Mitchell W. Dul serves as a Professor in the Department of Biological and Vision Sciences at the State University of New York College of Optometry, where he also works as an attending physician in the University Eye Center's Glaucoma Clinic. His career spans clinical practice, academic teaching, and sustained research leadership within SUNY's optometry programs.
His educational foundation includes:
- Doctor of Optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Salus University
- Residency training at FDR VA Hospital in Montrose, NY
Dr. Dul's research centers on glaucoma pathophysiology, specifically investigating links between physiological structural changes and visual function deterioration. His work bridges clinical practice and laboratory science through continuous extramural funding over two decades, with significant contributions to imaging software validation now implemented globally in ophthalmic diagnostics. This research integrates vision science, neurophysiology, and clinical optometry to advance glaucoma detection methodologies.
His distinguished recognition includes:
- Distinguished Achievement Award from the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians
- Distinguished Practitioner and Fellow status from the National Academies of Practice
- SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
As an educator, Dr. Dul teaches across professional and graduate optometry programs while directing research initiatives. His grant-funded work has established him as a principal investigator whose clinical validity studies directly impact worldwide diagnostic standards. He maintains active clinical practice alongside academic responsibilities, demonstrating integrated expertise in patient care and scholarly inquiry.
Dr. Dul operates within the College's Clinical Vision Research Center while leading his specialized laboratory focused on glaucoma mechanisms, where his team develops and validates structural-functional assessment protocols for early disease detection.
