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The Basics of Progressive Glasses Lenses

With the use of smartphones, computers, laptops, and tablets, information is seen in a variety of different ways. Technology has increased the potential knowledge one can have access to. It is quite a feat to be able to look down at our phones and get information about virtually anything out of thin air. From our […]

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So, You’re Attending Your First Optometry Trade Show: 5 Tips for Vision Expo East

International Vision Expo East is fast approaching. For those of you who, like me, are attending as a first timer, it can be a little overwhelming. Where do I start? What do I do when I get there? How can I make the most of this experience?  Fear not fellow trade show newbies! Below are some

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Interview with Dr. Maria Liu of Berkeley Optometry; Teacher, Researcher, Clinician

Around Berkeley Optometry, Dr. Maria Liu is known to have quite a few academic degrees. The Beijing native practiced ophthalmology in China and served as a marketing manager for Alcon in China. She relocated to the United States in 2000 and applied to Pacific University College of Optometry. While waiting for her admission to the

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Spanish/English Translations of the Most Common Eye Conditions

Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH) trips have to be some of the most challenging and rewarding trips during your optometry school careers. Challenging because some of us are trying techniques we learned in school for the first time, while others are seeing a whole bunch of people in a small amount of time.

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4 Tips for Choosing Your Best Optometry School

As the president of the Grant MacEwan Pre-Optometry Club I have had many members ask me how to decide between optometry schools after they have received their acceptance letters. For some it is an obvious choice, but for others it will be one of the most difficult choices they will ever make.  Below are some tips to

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Huge Potential Impact of Health Care Reform on Optometry and YOU!

Big news as we move through the start of 2013! Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Harkin Amendment and Pediatric Eye Care Essential Benefit that is included, millions of previously uninsured Americans (children and adults) will have coverage for comprehensive eye care! This could translate to more patients and a busier practice

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Clinical Case Review February 2013 – Bhumika Patel

Age/Sex/Race 45 year old Caucasian male Chief Complaint Blur at distance for awhile, left eye worse than right eye Sometimes his left eye hurts Medical History Last exam 1 month ago and everything was normal NKDA Ocular History Uses readers for near Retinal detachment in left eye 15 years ago (I found this out when

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2nd Annual SUNY Optometry Career Symposium

There are many things we have to worry about as optometry students: midterms, clinical assessments, and, yes, even national board exams. But we all know that our education extends far beyond the material we’re getting in the classroom. A little over a year ago, SUNY College of Optometry established its Career Development Center, dedicated to

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Picking the Right Optometry School for You!

After my first year of optometry school I was given the opportunity to serve as a Student Ambassador for Southern College of Optometry. Since that time I have met many prospective students that have come to the college for their interviews and tours of the school and without fail, I have been asked every time, “How did you choose

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Clinical Case Review January 2013 – Kimia Letafat

Kimia Letafat of SUNY 2013 is the winner of the January 2013 Clinical Case Review. This is the premier resource for optometry students to post their most interesting optometric clinical cases online for all to see. A winner will be chosen monthly and will receive a clinical gift bundle, an official certificate signed by the founder of OptometryStudents.com

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