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What to Expect in the Year Preceding Optometry School: Eyeing The Future – Part 1

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The fall months in the year preceding optometry school are full of the unknown for many anxious applicants. Not only is filling out the OptomCAS application stressful, but even just deciding which schools to apply to can be overwhelming. These months are also filled with interviews and acceptances for many students. Students are often unsure […]

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Two Cases of Anterior Uveitis: Systemic Association or Idiopathic?

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Introduction This month I am combining two cases of anterior uveitis as both of them pointed to an association to a systemic disease. The first patient was seen by me. The second patient was seen at a community health center, where I followed a fourth year student. Age/Sex/Race 42 year old Caucasian female Chief Complaint “My

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Clinical Case Review January 2013 – Kimia Letafat

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Kimia Letafat of SUNY 2013 is the winner of the January 2013 Clinical Case Review. This is the premier resource for optometry students to post their most interesting optometric clinical cases online for all to see. A winner will be chosen monthly and will receive a clinical gift bundle, an official certificate signed by the founder of OptometryStudents.com

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Clinical Case Review December 2012; Tracy Voegeli SUNY 2013

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Tracy Voegeli of SUNY 2013 is the winner of the December 2012 Clinical Case Review. This is the premier resource for optometry students to post their most interesting optometric clinical cases online for all to see. A winner will be chosen monthly and will receive a clinical gift bundle, an official certificate signed by the founder of OptometryStudents.com

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8 Ways to build a successful student-doctor and patient relationship

Articles, Clinical Optometry, Healthcare, Optometry School / By / 4 minutes of reading

After observing the fourth year students in clinic (white coats pressed and 20 minute exams including DFE), the first thought that comes to your mind is, “Wow, I want to be just like that when I grow up!” They look, speak and walk as an optometrist should; and it can be intimidating. Don’t forget, they

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A Roadmap for Pre-optometry Students

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Because this is a small profession, it is usually difficult to find other pre-optometry students at most colleges.  In fact, until last year, there was not even a pre-optometry club at my university.  The lack of pre-optometry students can sometimes result in a lack of pre-optometry advisers, so this article is directed to anyone in

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Clinical Review: Lattice Degeneration

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A Review of Lattice Degeneration Introduction: Aka equatorial, circumferential, or palisade retinal degeneration Prevalence: 8-11% of population, usually younger patients, evident in 2nd decade of life Unclear genetic link; no gender or racial predilection Tends to be bilateral & fairly symmetric Pathogenesis: It’s a slow progressive disease with an unclear pathogenesis. Based on eyes at autopsy,

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Student of the Month June 2012 – Mallori Aschenbrenner; SCCO 2013

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June 2012 Optometry Student of the Month Name: Mallori Aschenbrenner School: SCCO Year: 2013 1. Congrats on winning Student of the Month! – Please tell us exactly why you won student of the month? I earned the highest score nationwide on NBEO part 1 (March 2012 administration) and subsequently received the Norman E. Wallis Award for Excellence

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