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Pelino's Reference Guide

          Some of you may be familiar with PCO alumnus Dr. Carlo Pelino, who began teaching at PCO in 1995.  Since then, Dr. Pelino has been compiling his research and lecture material into the Pelino Book. A well-used reference tool, the Pelino Book covers ocular pathologies, emergencies, expected/standard values for various binocular and accommodative tests, as well as updated results from the National Eye Institute studies.



          For several years Dr. Pelino generously has donated all of the book’s proceeds to SOSH, helping to subsidize the cost of annual humanitarian trips. This year’s SOSH vision screening trip to El Salvador will receive the majority of the book’s proceeds, with a portion going to support St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.



          The Pelino Book traditionally is sold to optometry students, who find it indispensable for their clinical experience both at The Eye Institute and on externships.  Two years ago SOSH opened sales to PCO alumni and, based on last year’s great alumni response, we will open up sales again.  For those of you who were debating getting the book last year or were not sure if you wanted one, here is another chance to order your 2011 copy!



          The 2011 Pelino Book was updated in December 2010. This latest version includes more sections than previous editions, as well as updated NEI studies.



The Pelino Reference guide is available in our online store.

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