I’m sure most, if not all, optometry students have heard of the Lions Club…but what exactly IS their mission? The next optometric student organization that will be featured in our Organization in Focus series is the Lions Club. What is the Lions Club? The Lions Club is actually the world’s largest service organization, with almost 1.4 […]
Organization in Focus: Lions Club – “Crusading Against Darkness” Read More »
As optometry students, we are exposed to so many optometric associations and organizations. As a first year student, I remember thinking “Which organization do I choose???” I would like to shed light on some of the different student optometric organizations, emphasize the missions of each of these groups, and include some commentary from local and national leaders. This
Organization in Focus: NOSA – A Mission Accomplished Read More »
In light of recent outbreaks of previously almost non-existent diseases such as measles, inquiring about a history of vaccines is now more important than ever. For this is reason, it is an essential part of a pediatric case history. What should you do if your patient’s guardian states that they do not believe in vaccinations?
Outbreaks, Autism, and Side Effects: What Every (Future) OD Should Know About Vaccines Read More »
I was always curious as to why so many optometrists have Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees. I used to wonder, what does public health have to do with optometry? I’ve come to learn that the answer is probably more obvious than you may think… I’m sure every optometry student has engaged in the following
Interested in Public Health? 4 Ways to Get Involved as Optometry Students Read More »
