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Whether you are finishing your last semester of optometry school or looking for a change in employment, there are things that you absolutely cannot overlook during your search: 1. Know your state requirements! It should come as no surprise that the requirements for practicing optometry vary greatly from state to state. Knowing what is expected […]
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The Importance of Optical Measurements Picture this situation: Your small, but thriving, private practice has two opticians, both of whom are busy helping other patients. You walk up to the front desk to see what else is on the books for the afternoon when a patient approaches you and says she has found a pair
Which Academic Path is Right for Me? For students looking to explore the world of academia after graduation, the choice between doing a fellowship or a residency may be weighing heavily on their minds. Many optometry students are unaware that fellowships in optometric medicine exist. Students may also be confused as to how they differ
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Scope of Practice in the Cornhusker State Optometrists looking to practice in the state of Nebraska will love the expansive scope of practice of optometric medicine. Nebraska, the Cornhusker state, offers two major metropolitan areas of Lincoln and Omaha. Lincoln, home to the main campus of University of Nebraska is always buzzing during football season.
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OptometryStudents.com prides itself on being by the students, for the students. We aren’t students forever, though, and each year we have to bid farewell to our graduating writers and editors who have given so much of their time and talent to helping this site. Here’s what five of our graduating team members are up
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Optometry in the Old dominion state The “Old Dominion” state of Virginia is a wonderland for eye care professionals looking to explore American history. From Thomas Jefferson’s house at Monticello to the colonial settlement of Williamsburg, Virginia is a state rich in American Revolutionary history. The state capital of Richmond is a smaller city
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Tips for a Flawless Optical Dispense This article is the second in our series from Alexander Bennett, a second-year student at Western University College of Optometry who worked as an optician before beginning optometry school. I’ve been lucky to see and work, in a variety of optometric practices. These range from large practices with every
We are well into the spring semester and for many 4th years in search of job opportunities, that means we are in the thick of contract negotiation season. If you are not a current 4th year or are not actively looking for job opportunities at the moment, don’t tune out quite yet – this information will
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There are not many topics that optometry students would care to discuss less than student loan debt. Aside from the few lucky ones who have a rich uncle to pick up their optometry school tab, student loans are a very real necessity of attending graduate school today and tuition rates are on the rise. But
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Hey class of 2018 and 2017 residents! Are you on the prowl for a job? We’ve got you covered! AOAExcel is offering a free beanie for activating your free account on Optometry’s Career Center. Activating your account will allow you to find career opportunities nationwide. Once you activate your free account, you will receive an
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