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Ontario Welcomes Foreign-Trained Optometrists

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On September 14, 2012, a new Ontario regulation came into effect, allowing foreign-trained optometry graduates from recognized programs outside of Canada and the United States to practice in Ontario in “a fair and transparent process.”  This new regulation also provides optometrists already registered to practice in other provinces and territories to registration in Ontario as well.1 The International […]

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California Bill Expands Optometrists’ Diagnostic Testing Capabilities

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Optometrists in California now have the right to perform clinical laboratory tests that help diagnose certain eye conditions and disease. After more than a year since its introduction and journey through the California Assembly and Senate, bill A.B. 761 was finally signed by the governor of California. Previously, certain clinical lab tests classified as “waived” could

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Find YOUR perfect optometry residency with ORMatch

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Overview of ORMatch The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) and National Matching Services Inc. collaborated to provide an organized process for applicants and residency hopefuls to pair with each other and find the ideal postgrad fit.  Welcome to ORMatch, the application and matching service that places applicants into optometry residency training positions.

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Common Loan Types and Options for Optometry School

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As a necessity for most students attending an optometric program, student loans are the dominant means by which students finance their optometric education. There are personal income sources, scholarships, and grants that students can utilize in paying for education, but most students will rely on loans as the primary method in paying for school and

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5 Factors in Maintaining the Growth and Stability of Optometry

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I was reading a few interesting articles earlier this month that I wanted to share with you. The first was a message from. Ron Hopping, O.D., MPH, AOA president, after a trip he took to Washington, D.C.  I was particularly struck by what he listed as the important, core things that optometrists and their patients

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Positive Stories in Optometry News

Healthcare, Involvement, News, Organized Optometry / By / 2 minutes of reading

Hello everyone!  Hopefully all first year students, like me, are now getting used to their weekly exams and study schedules. I decided to bring you some positive news in optometry, resulting from the hard work of all those involved with pushing our profession forward and serving patients or anyone who may need eye care. I’ll

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FDA approves first micro-device for glaucoma treatment

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  Glaukos Corp. has received FDA approval for its iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass, This is the first glaucoma implant to be approved in the United States (U.S.). The iStent is indicated for use in conjunction with cataract surgery for the reduction of IOP in adult patients with mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma currently treated with ocular

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Sports Vision: A Growing Optometric Specialty

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“Vision is the trigger mechanism controlling the athlete’s first move.” – Martin WF: What the coach should know about the vision of athletes “If an athlete is not visually fit, he is certainly not physically fit.” – Garner AI: Visual aid prescribing for the athlete The two statements above were reiterated in a must-read article titled “Overview

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Allergan launches “Optometry Jump Start” for recent optometry grads

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I recently stumbled upon an interesting resource provided by Allergan, the pharmaceutical company that produces consumer pharmaceuticals such as REFRESH®, LUMIGAN® and RESTASIS® . As you know, entering into practice can be quite daunting and so it is important to get your hands on helpful resources. The resource provided by Allergan is the OPTOMETRY JUMPSTART™ program. All you need to do

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