NEW YORK--Richard Soden, OD, was recently named vice president for clinical affairs at the SUNY College of Optometry. In his new role, Soden oversees the operations of the University Optometric Center, the college’s patient-care enterprise.

Soden, who has 25 years’ experience in clinical practice and optometric education, is a 1979 graduate of the college. He has been associate chief of optometry service at the VA Medical Center in Northport, N.Y., and has a private practice in Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.

Soden is also a former president of the New York State Optometric Association.