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Optometry’s Meeting® & 5th World Congress of Optometry

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Join fellow optometry students and optometrists from around the globe as Optometry’s Meeting hosts the 5th World Congress of Optometry, in partnership with the World Council of Optometry, in Minneapolis, June 25-28, 2025. The annual conference for AOSA and AOA members, Optometry’s Meeting is uniquely oriented toward providing optometry students a pathway to the profession of […]

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Highlighting the Western Regional Conference: Optometry Through Different Lenses: Diverse Providers, Patients, and Practice Modalities

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The Western Regional Conference (WRC) is a conference held annually by one of the three California schools hosted by AOSA leadership. Each year, the WRC rotates between the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry, Western University College of Optometry, and the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) at Marshall B. Ketchum University. In October

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Highlighting the First Midwestern Regional Conference (MRC)

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The first-ever Midwestern Regional Conference was held in September of 2023. This conference was modeled off the current Western Regional conference that occurs on the West Coast. This new conference welcomed schools from all over the Midwestern region. The first night was a networking event that was graciously sponsored by MyEyeDr. MRC had a wonderful

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5 things to know before attending Optometry’s Meeting® 2023

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As we lead up to Optometry’s Meeting® taking place in Washington, D.C., June 21-24, it may feel overwhelming, especially if you have never attended before. I remember my first year, I had no idea what was in store for me. To be honest, I also was intimidated by the prospect of a conference that big.

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When the Student Becomes the Doctor: Maintaining Knowledge and Skill After Graduation 

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As a new graduate, keeping up with the ever-changing world of optometry can be a daunting experience. After years of seemingly non-stop lectures in school, I personally was tempted by the idea of coasting by with online continuing education that required minimal effort. It quickly became clear to me, however, just how fast things change

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Optometry School Accreditation

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Just a few days ago, the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) announced the addition of the newest member of accredited schools in the United States: The University of Pikeville’s Kentucky College of Optometry. This announcement may be confusing to some: how can a non-accredited school have students go through an entire optometry school curriculum

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Travel Grants for Optometry’s Meeting 2020 – Don’t miss out!

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If you are planning on going to Optometry’s Meeting in Washington, D.C. this June, you already have plenty of reasons to attend: the Optometry Student Bowl powered by Essilor, Luxottica Live!, residency summits, and Optometry Unites at Capital Hill. But if that weren’t enough, there are still travel grants available to help make your trip

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