I’m sure most, if not all, optometry students have heard of the Lions Club…but what exactly IS their mission? The next optometric student organization that will be featured in our Organization in Focus series is the Lions Club. What is the Lions Club? The Lions Club is actually the world’s largest service organization, with almost 1.4 […]
Organization in Focus: Lions Club – “Crusading Against Darkness” Read More »
This morning was my first day in The Eye Center at the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. At SCO, second year students shadow third and fourth year students to learn about procedures and get more clinical experience before we’re on our own with patients. I was in Low Vision, where I shadowed for three
Lessons Learned During My First Day at The Eye Center at SCO Read More »
Academy has been the talk of the town lately and for a good reason! There are so many things you can accomplish during Academy with CE credits and the student fellowship. Many of the top optometrists attend Academy, and they are there for the same reason you are, to learn. We will be at the
Going to Academy? We’re Giving Away an Apple Watch! Read More »
I joined the Facebook group “ODs on Facebook” soon after beginning my first year of optometry school. Social media is a great tool, so why not use it to learn more about clinical cases and see what doctors like to talk about regarding their practices? As with all social media, however, I got more than
ODs on Facebook: A Student’s Perspective Read More »
We all know that your eyes can be affected by many things such as your nutrition, your lifestyle, and the sun, but did you know that the cilia in your body could affect your eyesight? Cilia are hair like projections and are found in many organisms that have multiple functions. In humans, cilia are found
Could Your Eyesight Be Affected By Dysfunctioning Cilia? Read More »
We all know that optometry school is a long and arduous journey, but starting this journey after a major career change can make it all the more challenging. After being pushed into taking over her parents’ optical store, Jana Widell shares her tale of defying her destiny to pursue her dream of becoming an actress, only
May Student in Focus: Jana Widell of SUNY Class of 2019 Read More »
Our Student in Focus series continues to highlight individuals who go above and beyond the classroom. This month’s Student in Focus is Tyler Lee, a current third year at IAUPR. Tyler’s leadership, passion for the profession, and extracurricular involvement has earned him the nomination for April’s Student in Focus! OptometryStudents.com chatted with Tyler about IAUPR, the importance of
April 2016 Student In Focus: Tyler Lee of IAUPR Read More »
What is the Congressional Advocacy Conference? The Congressional Advocacy Conference is where students and optometrists meet in Washington, DC to advocate for our patients and our professions’ best interests. We accomplish this by talking to Representatives and Senators and their aids in support of bills that help both of our patients and the profession as
Congressional Advocacy Conference 2016: What You Need To Know Read More »
In light of recent outbreaks of previously almost non-existent diseases such as measles, inquiring about a history of vaccines is now more important than ever. For this is reason, it is an essential part of a pediatric case history. What should you do if your patient’s guardian states that they do not believe in vaccinations?
Outbreaks, Autism, and Side Effects: What Every (Future) OD Should Know About Vaccines Read More »
As our newly designed website continues to move forward, we here at OptometryStudents.com would like to say thank you for your continuing support! What better way to thank our members than to highlight one of our own! Kicking off our 2016 Student in Focus series is none other than ICO’s very own Sara Davies! Her passion, determination,
March Student in Focus: Private Practice Expert Sara Davies of ICO! Read More »
