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Recap: Optometry’s Meeting 2016 in Boston

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  Last week, optometrists and students from across the country gathered in Boston for Optometry’s Meeting, the American Optometric Association’s biggest conference. Attendees had opportunities to strengthen their careers through continuing education classes, events, and networking. OptometryStudents.com had a strong presence, with our editors and writers in attendance. There were many student-only events, along with celebrations and […]

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Why Should Optometry Students Explore Vision Therapy And Rehabilitation?

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  As a 3rd year intern entering clinic for the first time, I was excited and looking forward to patient encounters that involved ocular diseases and contact lenses. The thought of vision therapy instantly brought a dark cloud of boredom into my life because the idea of doing repetitive visual assignments did not sound as

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Organization in Focus: NOSA – A Mission Accomplished

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As optometry students, we are exposed to so many optometric associations and organizations. As a first year student, I remember thinking “Which organization do I choose???” I would like to shed light on some of the different student optometric organizations, emphasize the missions of each of these groups, and include some commentary from local and national leaders. This

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Practicing Optometry in New Jersey

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Are you planning on completing optometry school and practicing in New Jersey, AKA the Garden State? If so, here are some things you need to know! As you may or may not know, optometry is a legislated profession. This means that optometrists are subject to state regulations, and each state holds their own set of rules and

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Optometry Scope of Practice and Legislation in New York

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Updated: March 2020 As you know, optometry is a legislated profession and what optometrists can and can’t do is governed by state law. In the state of New York, the Trustees and members of the New York State Optometric Association (NYSOA) have been working hard to expand the scope of practice for optometrists in the state. In addition

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Congressional Advocacy Conference 2016: What You Need To Know

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What is the Congressional Advocacy Conference? The Congressional Advocacy Conference is where students and optometrists meet in Washington, DC to advocate for our patients and our professions’ best interests. We accomplish this by talking to Representatives and Senators and their aids in support of bills that help both of our patients and the profession as

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The Optometric Scope of Practice in Alabama

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Are you thinking of practicing optometry in Alabama, home of the UAB School of Optometry? The optometric scope of practice in Alabama has come a long way, thanks to the Alabama Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association, and advocates of the profession. Along with the 1975 legislation that allowed optometrists in Alabama to use diagnostic agents, the most

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Advocacy Op-Ed: Lessons Learned and Call For Action

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“The AOA and the state associations are the sole advocates for optometry with the public, the media, insurers, and government officials, and the reason our small but united profession continues to advance. Our next battles will be against those trying to blur the lines between a remote vision check and an OD-provided eye exam. We

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The Golden Rules of Practicing Optometry in California

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California is home to three schools of optometry – UC Berkeley School of Optometry, Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO), and Western University of Health Sciences. Ever thought of practicing optometry in the Golden State? Then you may want to take a closer look at how the profession is legislated. California optometrists and the California

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