Introduction This month I am combining two cases of anterior uveitis as both of them pointed to an association to a systemic disease. The first patient was seen by me. The second patient was seen at a community health center, where I followed a fourth year student. Age/Sex/Race 42 year old Caucasian female Chief Complaint “My […]
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Vision Expo East for optometry students is something special. Typically we see a big showing of east coast schools, but this year we saw students come from as far as Berkeley! It is special because of the energy in the air and the amount of networking and information exchange that is happening. It is an
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My name is Jade McLachlin. I am in my last year of school at Grant MacEwan University and will be graduating this year with a Bachelor of Science degree. I am also the president of the Grant MacEwan Pre-Optometry Club and will be providing information on how to start a club. Starting up a
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With the use of smartphones, computers, laptops, and tablets, information is seen in a variety of different ways. Technology has increased the potential knowledge one can have access to. It is quite a feat to be able to look down at our phones and get information about virtually anything out of thin air. From our
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR VISION EXPO EAST FREE Exhibit Hall Registration ($75 value) Free Continuing Education (unlimited) Free Student Courses, sponsored by VSP Free Student Lunch, sponsored by Alcon Free Student Party, sponsored by Optometrystudents.com As The International Vision Expo and Conference in New York approaches, I went on a mission to discover how
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Around Berkeley Optometry, Dr. Maria Liu is known to have quite a few academic degrees. The Beijing native practiced ophthalmology in China and served as a marketing manager for Alcon in China. She relocated to the United States in 2000 and applied to Pacific University College of Optometry. While waiting for her admission to the
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As the president of the Grant MacEwan Pre-Optometry Club I have had many members ask me how to decide between optometry schools after they have received their acceptance letters. For some it is an obvious choice, but for others it will be one of the most difficult choices they will ever make.  Below are some tips to
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After initial federal government recognition and support, the Pediatric Eye Care Essential Benefit has now been officially finalized by the US Department of Health and Human Service, marking the end of years and years of hard fought advocacy and the beginning of comprehensive eye exams and related medical services for millions of children across the
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Big news as we move through the start of 2013! Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Harkin Amendment and Pediatric Eye Care Essential Benefit that is included, millions of previously uninsured Americans (children and adults) will have coverage for comprehensive eye care! This could translate to more patients and a busier practice
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There are many things we have to worry about as optometry students: midterms, clinical assessments, and, yes, even national board exams. But we all know that our education extends far beyond the material we’re getting in the classroom. A little over a year ago, SUNY College of Optometry established its Career Development Center, dedicated to
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