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Optometry School Accreditation
Just a few days ago, the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) announced the addition of the newest member of accredited schools in the United States: The University of Pikeville’s Kentucky College of Optometry. This announcement may be confusing to some: how can a non-accredited school have students go through an entire optometry school curriculum
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Join us for a live webinar: “Building Resilience in the World of COVID-19”
As we all work through this difficult time, the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) would like to offer additional resources to help manage stressful situations, and to turn uncertainty and fear into productivity. The AOSA is offering a free, live, interactive webinar sponsored by AOAExcel “Building Resilience in the World of COVID-19” that will cover
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Travel Grants for Optometry’s Meeting 2020 – Don’t miss out!
If you are planning on going to Optometry’s Meeting in Washington, D.C. this June, you already have plenty of reasons to attend: the Optometry Student Bowl powered by Essilor, Luxottica Live!, residency summits, and Optometry Unites at Capital Hill. But if that weren’t enough, there are still travel grants available to help make your trip
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5 Things To Keep in Mind When Job Hunting
Whether you are finishing your last semester of optometry school or looking for a change in employment, there are things that you absolutely cannot overlook during your search: 1. Know your state requirements! It should come as no surprise that the requirements for practicing optometry vary greatly from state to state. Knowing what is expected
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Real-World Applications of Ophthalmic Optics, Part 1: The Importance of Optical Measurements
The Importance of Optical Measurements Picture this situation: Your small, but thriving, private practice has two opticians, both of whom are busy helping other patients. You walk up to the front desk to see what else is on the books for the afternoon when a patient approaches you and says she has found a pair
Total Solar Eclipse: The Scoop On When and How To See It
You’ve probably heard the buzz around the total solar eclipse that will be happening August 21, 2017. As eye care professionals, it is likely that many of your friends and family members will be asking you about it too. But even if you think you are being safe about it, you may not realize that
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KYCO Inaugural Class: The New Kids On The Block
As many of you know, the Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) accepted its inaugural class in the fall of 2016 and I was lucky enough to have been selected for one of the 60 seats. Currently, we are in our second semester of classes and just recently moved into our new building. Although there have been
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School in Focus: Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) – A Little Campus With Big Opportunities
What is Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) and what does it have to offer? This time last year I had all of my schools lined up: I had done the research, created spreadsheets with program specifics, and began working on essays. It wasn’t until I was on OptomCAS submitting other applications that I came across