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If you think it’s hard to make sense of all the jargon in a physiological optics lecture, just imagine doing so as a brand new student in a whole new country! That’s what Babette Laumeister and Simon Hauser, two students from the optometry program at Aalen University, are currently doing at Pacific University in Forest […]
May 2013 – Students in Focus, Babette Laumeister and Simon Hauser Read More »
As students prepare to trade their textbooks for a summer towel and head to the beach, take into consideration what shadowing can do for you. Once you have decided to apply for optometry school you’ll be more cautious of your grades in college, you’ll be preparing to take the OAT, and you would want to
The Guide to Shadowing an Optometrist Read More »
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Dave Rouse, OD, President of the Florida Optometric Association, past Optometrist of the Year and Illinois College of Optometry graduate, who currently practices in Weston, FL. He played an integral part (along with many students, optometrists, advocates and legislators across Florida) in the new law passed
Each of the 23 optometry schools has an AOSA Trustee and a Trustee-Elect making up the Board of Trustees (BoT), along with an executive council consisting of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. We have 2 board meetings a year, one in January in St. Louis and one at Optometry’s Meeting in June. At
My Life as an AOSA Trustee Read More »
By signing this petition you will… Help provide eye care to under-served areas Provide optometry students relief from the burden of loan repayment Give optometry the same benefits that are already provided to other health care professions I’m sure some of you have seen this petition going around about allowing ODs to participated in the National Health Service Corps
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Congratulations to Abby Jakob for being this month’s “Optometry Student in Focus!” Abby hails from Ontario, Canada and is currently a 3rd year student at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO). Abby was nominated for her service and involvement in the ICO community. She is President of the ICO Leo Club President, which is a
March 2013 Optometry Student in Focus: Abby Jakob, ICO 2014 Read More »
Calling all students and residents! Have you seen an extremely challenging contact lens case or encountered an interesting anterior segment topic that you would like to share? Submit a digital image and a brief case report that involves contact lenses or anterior segment topics to the AOA Contact Lens and Cornea Section and you could
2013 CLCS Student/Resident Photo Contest Travel Grant Read More »
Looking for an excuse to visit California? Well, here’s your opportunity! This year’s Optometry’s Meeting (OM) will be held in San Diego, California, from June 26th thru June 30th. OM is the premiere event of the optometric profession- joining ODs, students, optometric staff, and industry- for four exciting days of learning and networking. OM provides
2013 OPTOMETRY’S MEETING: SAN DIEGO, CA Read More »
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
Huge Potential Impact of Health Care Reform on Optometry and YOU! Read More »
As second semester creeps closer to midterms, one thing to look forward to is Vision Expo East! If you are a current optometry student in the U.S. or Canada, you should definitely check out the Vision Expo Website and register to take advantage of: FREE exhibit hall registration ($75 value) FREE continuing education (unlimited) FREE
Vision Expo East 2013 Read More »
