If we all expected to have life figured out at 23, then a good deal of us would be stuck with some serious life choices that we all regret. Partners that were terrible, living in the wrong city, and careers that were wrong (for some of us). Just look around your class and count the […]
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I remember that in middle school we learned the School House Rock song “I’m Just a Bill” which illustrated how a bill gets passed through Congress. I finally got to see much of the process in action, minus a talking and singing paper bill! The first part of the Congressional Advocacy Conference (CAC) consisted of education on
My Weekend as an “Optocrat” at Congressional Advocacy Conference 2015 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
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For the second year in a row, the OptometryStudents.com team was able to explore all that the South Eastern Conference of Optometry (SECO) has to offer to our profession. It was an honor to be back and to have a chance to experience the conference with our amazing team! What made this a momentous event
Recapping OS at SECO 2015…Thank You Atlanta! Read More »
Vision Expo East 2015 is here!! Our OptometryStudents.com team is there right now, checking out all the new technology, frame lines, Continuing Education classes and hanging out at the parties and events! Come find us for a chance to win an iPad Mini, one of the two adorable plush eyeballs that we’re giving away, or
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It is that time of the year again where optical vendors and exhibitors from all across the world meet in NYC to throw one of the most energetic and activity filled conferences that exists! Beginning March 19-22nd, located at the Javits Center in New York City, Vision Expo East is an event filled with endless excitement,
Countdown to Vision Expo East 2015! Read More »
Many ODs fit a variety of contact lenses. Many specialize in custom lenses for difficult to fit corneas and other conditions. Some ODs consider themselves to be pediatric ODs. But few find themselves dipping their toes into both areas. In some situations, there are benefits to fitting children and even infants in contact lenses. While
Pediatric Contact Lens Fitting – A Tiny Bit Different! Read More »
Optometry school has become increasingly expensive, so it’s more important for students to cut costs in any way possible. For students who go to UC Berkeley, Ohio State, SUNY, or University of Houston, you can apply for for in-state residency so you can get in-state tuition for these schools! Although offered at other places, these 4 schools
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Fresh out of school, I was chomping at the bit to jump-start my exciting new career as an eye doctor and earn some cash – it’s payback time, baby! But with school loans coming due and no work experience, I was at the beginning of a long trek with no clue which way to go.
Fill In Jobs Give New ODs Cash, Experience, Insight 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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