Big thanks to everyone who participated in our survey, chatted with us, and played video games at our booth during Optometry’s Meeting last month. We had a great time getting to know students at the exhibit hall and parties, hearing feedback and suggestions for OS, and maybe inspiring some future OS writers! Student feedback about […]
Optometry’s Meeting 2015: Event Recap and iPad mini Winner! Read More »
Many of you may have been to Optometry’s Meeting, AAO, or Vision Expo, but have you been to the most important conference of them all? The one that directly impacts your future, what you’ll be able to do in the exam room, and the access to care that your patients have? Students from all over
Protect and Grow YOUR Profession: Congressional Advocacy Conference 2015 Read More »
If you know me, you know that as a student, I’ve been on a mission to go to as many optometry conferences and lectures as I can before graduation. With all the formal education required of us, why attend more lectures than necessary? The answer is simple. In order to stay on top of things
Seeing Is Believing – Optometry’s Virtual Conference (Free For Students)! Read More »
Happy New Year 2015 from our entire OptometryStudents.com team! From optometry students to optometrists and everyone involved in our wonderful profession, we’d like to thank you for making 2014 the best year yet for OptometryStudents.com! Our team works throughout the year to bring content that will help you get the most out of your optometry
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When students think of going to optometry conferences, the first ones that come to mind are usually the larger ones such as Optometry’s Meeting, Academy, and Vision Expo. However, there are also many other high quality smaller conferences out there including EastWest Eye Conference, which takes place every October in Cleveland. I had the opportunity
4 Reasons Why You Should Attend EastWest Eye Conference Read More »
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 »
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 »
Google Glass. Whether it’s the can’t-live-without-it device of the future or the less desirable “Segway for your face”, there’s no denying the intrigue generated by this sleek, uber-technological gadget. When I heard that a Google Glass demonstration was going to be at Vision Expo West this year, I immediately jumped at the opportunity. It was clear since the arrival
Through the Google Glass: My Virtual Reality at VEW 2013 Read More »
I never realized how important optometric technology actually was until I attended this years Vision Expo West. I’ve been in practice with Dr. Eric White for only 3 months but the one lesson I’ve learned is that patients love technology. It helps us keep our schedule booked with happy patients, and keeps revenue increasing. When
A Guide To Ophthalmic Technology for Optometry Students Read More »
