Whether you’ve already taken a low vision course in optometry school, or are still trying to figure out why you’re spending so much time on telescopes in optics, there’s a lot to low vision that even a non-low-vision optometrist can benefit from knowing. This is especially important because many patients will still see his […]
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Vision Care for Our Veterans You’ve probably heard about the hospitals and clinics run by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) during your optometry school career. Eye clinics at the VA serve veteran military service members in a variety of ways. Beyond routine eye examinations, the VA optometrists diagnose and manage diseases and do pre-
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The Best Snow on Earth Utah: Life in the Beehive State You may think Utah is just one of many squared states in the west. However, with a few highlights you may be surprised by its intricacy. No matter what you like to do, Utah offers quite an abundance of options for any endeavor. Outdoors
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Optometry is an ever-evolving field. One of the major forces behind this advancement is vision science research. There are many advantages to pursuing a dual OD/MS degree during Optometry school. Here is list of which programs are offered at the different optometry schools. First, it will broaden your skill set and provide the opportunity to
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Oklahoma Scope of Practice Life in the Sooner State Where the wind does in fact come sweeping down the plains, Oklahoma is a state full of pride and progression. From a night on the town spent in Bricktown in Oklahoma City to visiting the Hard Rock Café in Tulsa, there is a booming nightlife in
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A Breakdown of Canadian vs. American Optometry Board Exams Disclaimer: This information was last updated Jan 25, 2019. For the most updated information and current test administration dates, please consult the OEBC for Canadian boards or the NBEO for American boards. If you’re a Canadian wanting to practice or do a residency in the States, a Canadian at
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Practicing Optometry in Wisconsin While Wisconsin may have a reputation for good cheese and cold winters, it has more to offer than that. In addition to miles of farmland, Milwaukee and Madison are the state’s major cities, and many smaller cities have University of Wisconsin branches. Life in America’s Dairyland Beyond the lively night life,
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There are many emotions that you feel as an optometry student nearing graduation. As you finish up your last few days in clinical externships, you begin to realize your long and arduous journey thus far was only the beginning. Coming together as a class for the last few times is bittersweet. Whether you will see
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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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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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