Vision Expo East for optometry students is something special. Typically we see a big showing of east coast schools, but this year we saw students come from as far as Berkeley! It is special because of the energy in the air and the amount of networking and information exchange that is happening. It is an …
Vision Expo East 2013 From The Eyes of Optometry Students: 50 Photos Inside! Read More »
The Health Professions Scholarship Program, or HPSP, is probably the most recognizable military optometry program for optometry students today. The scholarship program consists of an agreement between selectees and their respective services. Scholarships can range between one and four years of educational benefits in exchange for a minimum of three years of service as a …
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At a Glance In some ways, Kenya is a study in contrast. With Lake Victoria in the west and Indian Ocean beaches in the east, the country is famous for its beauty. Tourists from around the world flock to its exotic safaris and bustling cities. The country reaps impressive financial benefit from its reputation; in …
Many prospective optometry students lean toward pediatrics as an initial “specialty.” I admit, I am one of those students. Reality did hit hard, though, when my shins got the brunt of a youngster’s kick because of a fear of eye drops. Pediatric eye exams are much more complex than one might imagine! What does …
Encouraging Developing Eyes Beyond being an optometry student, you may be a parent, an aunt or uncle, a cousin, or a special friend to children whose visual needs are developing. By learning about toy safety, choosing to play with toys that help vision development, and spreading the word about InfantSee, you can be a positive …
Ocular Dermatology & You If you are new to the world of optometry, you may be considering primary care as the only modality in which to practice. The fact is there are hundreds of ways you can incorporate optometric medicine into your clinic. This article aims to outline a few ways in which you can …
“Which is clearer, one or two?” It still amazes me that this simple question can lead to a great prescription allowing sharp vision for all patients. Personally, answering this question as a kid allowed me to watch cartoons from the couch instead of at three feet! After my first pair of glasses, I knew that I …
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Building a patient base as a new optometrist can be challenging. However, providing a service for your community, such as a vision screening, will both set you apart and also attract new families to your practice. This article will hopefully provide stepping stones for creating relationships with schools, performing vision screenings, and following up with schools …
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I have always felt that leadership is not about giving orders and being outspoken, but rather it is about building those around you up. This is what this month’s Student In Focus winner, Sandra Bui, does to a “T.” Sandra is in the class of 2019 at the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) (a.k.a. …
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We all know that optometry school is a long and arduous journey, but starting this journey after a major career change can make it all the more challenging. After being pushed into taking over her parents’ optical store, Jana Widell shares her tale of defying her destiny to pursue her dream of becoming an actress, only …
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