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Political advocacy is what maintains the growth and progression of optometry. OptometryStudents.com is excited to inform you of another recent victory for those in our profession, and most importantly, the patients who receive our care. About The Political Victory In 2012, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), under pressure from various groups, moved towards doing […]
AOA Helps Maintain FSA Accounts for Optometry Patients Read More »
This year at the Illinois College of Optometry we celebrated the InfantSEE program with an evening of motivational speeches, songs, and food. I’m currently a 2nd year student there, and I wasn’t completely clear about the details of this program and the impact that it has. I learned a lot that evening, and would like
The InfantSEE Program: Essential Info You Should Know! Read More »
You, the optometry student, are right now shaping the future of the profession in two ways, each just as important as the other: As students at your respective optometry school, you’re working to get the most out of your education and clinical experience to provide the best care possible for your present and future patients.
Your Advocacy for Optometry: A Short Film by the AOSA and OptometryStudents.com Read More »
For the past two years, I have had the opportunity to volunteer at the Special Olympics of Connecticut Summer Games. One fantastic service that is offered to the athletes is health screenings through the Healthy Athlete program. The program brings healthcare professionals such as physical therapists, audiologists, dentists, optometrists, and others to give physical exams and promote healthy
4 Reasons Why Every Student Should Volunteer for the Special Olympics Read More »
The Health Professions Scholarship Program, or HPSP, is probably the most recognizable military optometry program for optometry students today. The scholarship program consists of an agreement between selectees and their respective services. Scholarships can range between one and four years of educational benefits in exchange for a minimum of three years of service as a
Get Paid to be an Optometry Student: Inside the U.S. Military HPSP Program Read More »
In June, I had the wonderful opportunity to go to the Utah Optometric Association’s Annual Meeting and meet with some of the current and former officers of the UOA. These great ODs were willing to share with me what they went through when they learned about the kiosk bill in Utah legislation, and what they
The Kiosk Bill And Your Future Read More »
With the Affordable Care Act going into effect in 2014, the healthcare discussions continue to heat up on Capitol Hill. Optometry needs to maintain its role in these discussions of healthcare reform! This important task can be achieved when we optometric physicians and students alike gather on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. for the American Optometric Association’s annual
Let’s Meet in Washington, D.C. for Congressional Advocacy Conference 2013 Read More »
Earlier this year the University of the Incarnate Word’s Rosenburg School of Optometry was granted the status of “accredited” by the Accreditation Council of Optometric Education (ACOE). The status given by the ACOE means the institution has been evaluated to provide the quality education that is necessary of optometric practice. The college is located in
Interview with Dr. Andrew Buzzelli: Dean of Rosenburg College Of Optometry Read More »
Insurance is an important part of our profession, since it gives patients the ability to afford our services. Medicare is particularly important, but can be confusing. I’ve laid out answers to some of the basic questions about Medicare that incoming optometry students should know about. 1. Who is eligible? Medicare is for those individuals who:
4 Things Incoming Optometry Students Should Know About Medicare Read More »
As an optometry student, you have the freedom to practice optometry in any imaginable setting you’d like. Have you ever wondered what practicing optometry in an HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) setting would be like? HMOs are organizations that provide full health care benefit plans and offer all medical services within their own hospitals. Is optometry in
Anonymous Confessions of an HMO Optometrist Read More »
