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Networking in optometry school is crucial to finding success in the real world after graduation. During school, you meet many amazing people in the small world of optometry. How do you keep in touch with them? How can they stay updated on your progress through school? LinkedIn is the top social networking destination focused on […]
5 Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile as an Optometry Student Read More »
In addition to the new Florida law regarding oral medication prescriptions, there has been a lot of legislation going on this year in optometry! Here’s a summary of the changes going on behind the scenes of your profession that could very well affect the way you practice as an optometrist in the future: In March,
Legislation and Possible Changes to Optometry in 6 States! Read More »
Andrew Steele is a student at The Ohio State University College of Optometry in the Class of 2015. Andrew is a Trustee on the American Optometric Student Association Board of Trustees. He was born and raised in Kentucky and completed his Bachelor’s degree at Western Kentucky University in Biology and Chemistry. He has been happily
AOSA Board of Trustees Spotlight: Andrew Steele Read More »
SUNY Optometry and the University Eye Center, in partnership with InfantSEE® and the Allergan Foundation, will host a presentation on pediatric vision health by Dr. Glenn Steele and a performance by Tom Sullivan on April 26th, 2013 at the SUNY School of Optometry: This event is designed as a platform to not only spread the
Presentation on Pediatric Vision Health at SUNY on April 26th 2013 Read More »
Naomi Chun is a first year at NOVA Southeastern University College of Optometry. Her current claim to fame comes from a creative comedy Tumblr blog, http://eyeseeyouoptometry.tumblr.com, that shines a humorous light on moments in an optometry student’s life. She was born and raised in Charlotte, NC and attended college at the University of North Carolina at
April 2013 Optometry Student in Focus Read More »
Cover one of your eyes with your hand for about 5 minutes. At first, you may not even last the entire 5 minutes and give up covering that eye out of frustration and indifference, which is understandable! Now imagine at the age of 6 having no choice but to patch one of your eyes for
Experience How Vision Therapy Changes Lives: Meet Jillian and Robin Benoit Read More »
OptometryStudents.com had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Pal of Toronto, ON following a presentation on toric soft contact lenses at PCO. Dr. Pal is a graduate of SCCO. Upon graduation Dr. Pal completed a residency at the Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Dr. Pal has taught at both NSUOCO
Interview with Dr. Pal: A Private Practice Optometrist Specializing in Contact Lenses Read More »
Vision Expo East for optometry students is something special. Typically we see a big showing of east coast schools, but this year we saw students come from as far as Berkeley! It is special because of the energy in the air and the amount of networking and information exchange that is happening. It is an
Vision Expo East 2013 From The Eyes of Optometry Students: 50 Photos Inside! Read More »
Memphis, TN – In an effort to reach its “Envision Our Progress” campaign goal, Southern College of Optometry (SCO) has already raised $3.3 million in just one year. The financial support is mainly directed towards funding a $9.4 million academic building expansion, however, the campaign also has two other directives, which are to increase student
SCO Raises $3.3 Million in One Year Read More »
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 »
