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5 Reasons I’m Looking Forward to Optometry’s Meeting in Seattle!

Involvement, News, Organized Optometry / By / 2 minutes of reading

Optometry’s Meeting 2015 is being held June 24-28 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle! Last year’s meeting was hosted in Philadelphia, a gem of the Northeastern USA that’s filled with historical monuments, iconic movie scenes, and mouth watering food. Last year’s experience left me looking forward to this year’s meeting in Seattle, which is fast approaching! […]

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My Weekend as an “Optocrat” at Congressional Advocacy Conference 2015

Articles, Healthcare, Involvement, Optometry School, Organized Optometry / By / 4 minutes of reading

I remember that in middle school we learned the School House Rock song “I’m Just a Bill” which illustrated how a bill gets passed through Congress. I finally got to see much of the process in action, minus a talking and singing paper bill! The first part of the Congressional Advocacy Conference (CAC) consisted of education on

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Protect and Grow YOUR Profession: Congressional Advocacy Conference 2015

Articles, Involvement, Organized Optometry / By / 3 minutes of reading

Many of you may have been to Optometry’s Meeting, AAO, or Vision Expo, but have you been to the most important conference of them all? The one that directly impacts your future, what you’ll be able to do in the exam room, and the access to care that your patients have? Students from all over

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Tennessee Optometry: Wide Scope of Practice and Legislation

Involvement, News, Organized Optometry, Post-Optometry School / By / 3 minutes of reading

Optometry is a legislated profession, meaning that federal and state legislation dictate the current rules and regulations for optometrists. Thinking of practicing optometry in Tennessee? Fortunately, optometrists and the state association has worked hard to advocate for the profession and has made great strides so optometrists in the state can practice to the fullest extent

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Recapping OS at SECO 2015…Thank You Atlanta!

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For the second year in a row, the OptometryStudents.com team was able to explore all that the South Eastern Conference of Optometry (SECO) has to offer to our profession. It was an honor to be back and to have a chance to experience the conference with our amazing team! What made this a momentous event

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Optometry Scope of Practice and Legislation in Illinois: Get Involved!

Involvement, News, Organized Optometry, Post-Optometry School / By / 3 minutes of reading

“Optometry is a legislated profession.” Every student has heard this from day one of optometry school, but what does it mean exactly? Optometry is legislated because what we can (and cannot) do is determined solely by law. Each state has their own set of rules for the regulation of optometry. Read below for the current

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Awesome Giveaways at SECO 2015!

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Going to SECO 2015 in Atlanta? If you’ll be attending, keep an eye out for the OptometryStudents.com team! This Friday we’ll be roaming the Exhibit Hall and hanging out at the Student Party. On Saturday, we’ll be at the Student Symposium, around the Exhibit Hall, and at the student stipend pick-up ($100!!) in the Focal Point Lounge Area (3:00pm

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Countdown to Vision Expo East 2015!

Involvement, News, OptometryStudents.com, Organized Optometry / By / 3 minutes of reading

It is that time of the year again where optical vendors and exhibitors from all across the world meet in NYC to throw one of the most energetic and activity filled conferences that exists! Beginning March 19-22nd, located at the Javits Center in New York City, Vision Expo East is an event filled with endless excitement,

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