by Veronica Tkaczyk and Sarah Stith Being an optometrist presents a wide range of specialty areas to consider, each with its own opportunities and challenges. With so many paths to explore, it is important to take the time to learn about the different options and how they can shape your professional journey and patient care. […]
What are different specialties? Interviews or people practicing in each Read More »
by Jasjeet Grovera and Bailie Featherston While four years can seem incredibly daunting when you are just starting, especially when you know how much hard work is ahead of you, it goes by fast! Make the best of it! Many doctors of optometry I know say their time in optometry school was some of the
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Optometry’s Meeting 2025 hosts the 5th World Congress of Optometry, in partnership with the World Council of Optometry, in Minneapolis, where our globally minded event will focus on advancing universal access to high-quality eye health and vision care, as well as an industry-leading conversation on technological advancements across the eye health care industry. Sign up
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The way patients receive health care in the United States has changed significantly in recent years. With the evolving health care landscape and an increasing population of senior citizens, mobile clinics are becoming increasingly vital, especially for communities where financial constraints and environmental barriers limit access to health care services. These socioeconomic barriers, especially in
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By Faba Varghese, University of the Incarnate Word, Rosenberg School of Optometry Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an ocular emergency due to the increased risk of severe vision loss if left untreated.1 It is a granulomatous inflammation of various arteries, most commonly the superficial temporal artery, the ophthalmic artery, the posterior ciliary arteries, and the
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Melanie Pham, Rocky Mountain University Snowboarding, alpine lakes and hiking in Zion National Park are just a couple of things to look forward to on the weekends; that is, if you’ve completed all your assignments for the week and have time to explore. As the first optometry school in the Intermountain Region, Rocky Mountain University
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By Dr. Bibin Cherian I first got involved through the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) during optometry school and quickly realized the importance of being active within the profession and community. Whether it’s through joining state or local associations, pursuing board certification, obtaining American Academy of Optometry fellowship, or engaging in volunteer opportunities, active involvement
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Clay Fung SCCO at MBKU OD Candidate 26’ In an ever-evolving political landscape, legislative changes carry immense potential to better the lives of underserved populations. These changes dictate the ways in which we live, impacting fundamental aspects such as equity and accessibility. In the world of primary health, this translates to changes in access to care,
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The AOSA Board of Trustees knows that as student doctors the thought of one day practicing optometry on our own can be daunting. Deciding and understanding things like “Should I do a residency?” “What sort of practice modality is right for me?” “Do I want to be my own boss?” or “What can I do
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The Western Regional Conference (WRC) is a conference held annually by one of the three California schools hosted by AOSA leadership. Each year, the WRC rotates between the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry, Western University College of Optometry, and the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) at Marshall B. Ketchum University. In October
