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Mobile Health Clinics: Expanding Access to Health Care in the United States

Career, Clinical Optometry, Healthcare, News, Post-Optometry School / By / 5 minutes of reading

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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Giant Cell Arteritis: An Overview

Clinical Optometry, Healthcare / By / 3 minutes of reading

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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AOA on Capitol Hill: A Student’s Call to Action

Articles, Events, Featured Posts, Healthcare, Involvement, Organized Optometry / By / 4 minutes of reading

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 Evolving Role of AI and Optometry

Articles, Career, Healthcare, News / By / 3 minutes of reading

Embarking on my optometry school journey amid the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a unique and challenging experience, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in an ever-changing world. In this era dominated by technology, the shift to virtual learning became a cornerstone for education, requiring students to embrace change and find innovative ways

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Take Action: Why You Should Attend AOA on Capitol Hill 2024

Articles, Events, Healthcare, Organized Optometry, Scope of Practice / By / 3 minutes of reading

Registration is now open for AOA on Capitol Hill, April 14-16, in Washington, D.C. Hope to see you there! AOA on Capitol Hill is the AOA’s single-largest annual advocacy event, directly connecting optometry’s advocates and leaders with our nation’s policymakers to advance and support optometric care in America. Lawmakers love hearing from optometry students because

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