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I’m sure many of you have read the recent article in the Onion titled, “LensCrafters, Pearle Vision Agree To Prisoner Exchange.” You know what you’re going to get with Onion articles, so I took it for what it was and thought the article was hilarious. At the same time though, it got me thinking (as […]
Onion Article Paints Scary Future for Optometry, How Will You Overcome? Read More »
Considering a future career as an optometrist in the great state of Colorado? Here’s a quick guide with a few important things to know about scope of practice, current laws, and ongoing legislation in the state: Currently, optometrists can… Prescribe Schedule II (hydrocodone products only), III, IV, and V narcotics (including oral antivirals, oral steroids,
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Curious about what a private practice guru thinks about the future of optometry? Interested in private practice and want to learn how to ensure your personal success? Want some advice from a leader in optometry on how to succeed as optometry students? Dr. David Kading, OD, FAAO is a private practice optometrist who specializes in cornea
Interview with Dr. David Kading: The Future of Optometry Read More »
This article is part three in a continuing series that looks closely behind the scenes of optometry student organizations through the eyes of passionate student leaders. Jenna Osseck, a third year at University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry and President of the local student chapter of the Missouri Optometric Association shares her experiences being
Curious about what the future of pediatric optometry may look like? Curious to hear what the chair of the InfantSEE program thinks of the future of optometry? Want some advice from a leader in optometry on how to succeed as optometry students? Dr. Glen Steele, OD, FCOVD, FAAO is the current chair of the AOA’s InfantSEE
Interview with Dr. Glen Steele: The Future of Optometry and InfantSEE Read More »
For Immediate Release Website for New Graduate Optometrists Has Launched Matthew Geller O.D., Founder of OptometryStudents.com Announces the Launch of NewGradOptometry.com The first of its kind, NewGradOptometry.com is the #1 online resource for newly graduated doctors of optometry. It features resources created by new graduates, for new graduates. SAN DIEGO – March 25, 2014 –
Website for New Graduate Optometrists Has Launched – NewGradOptometry.com Read More »
When considering optometry as a possible career choice, many prospective OD’s find that it definitely isn’t the most lucrative of all the medical careers. So why do so many 4th year optometry students forget that and take the job offer that promises them the most money? Well, let me tell you, STUDENT LOANS!!!! As the
Do It For The Money…Wait, What? Read More »
Why did we specifically choose optometry as our future professions, when there are so many other options out there? It’s so easy to get caught up in our daily routines that sometimes we forget why we became so passionate about this career path to begin with. Like a lot of people, I personally chose to pursue
Think You’ll Be a Good Optometrist? 5 Things to Consider Read More »
In my interview with Dr. Chad Fleming OD, FAAO, Business and Career Coach at AOAExcel, he mentioned 3 key attributes that any optometry student must have if they want to become a successful optometrist: Communication Initiative Caring for patients When Dr. Fleming mentioned “caring for patients” as one of his 3 most important attributes an
Optometry Student to Successful Optometrist: Caring for Your Patients Read More »
Every year, new ODs graduate from their respective schools and ask the same question: “What now?” Private, corporate, OD/MD, and hospital setting practices all provide different opportunities to practice the culmination of twenty-plus years of schooling. But what if there was a way to further your education in optometry and give yourself another year to
VAs and Victory Laps: The Path to Becoming an Optometry Expert Read More »
