When I began looking into optometry school I kept hearing this phrase that made me a little uneasy…”optometry is a legislated profession.” At the time I didn’t really give it too much thought because, well, I was more worried about getting into school than what I’d be able to do after I graduated. Now that […]
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If you’re considering a career as an optometric physician in the beautiful state of Oregon, here is a quick guide of important things to know about the scope of practice and current laws in the state (as of January 1, 2014): In Oregon, optometric physicians can: Prescribe Schedule II (hydrocodone products only) III, IV, and V narcotics (as
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Considering a future career as an optometrist in the great state of Colorado? Here’s a quick guide with a few important things to know about scope of practice, current laws, and ongoing legislation in the state: Currently, optometrists can… Prescribe Schedule II (hydrocodone products only), III, IV, and V narcotics (including oral antivirals, oral steroids,
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David Nguyen stood on stage at the Varilux Optometry Student Bowl at Optometry’s Meeting in Philadelphia while wearing a tank top, shorts and flip flops inspired by his Southern California roots. He had made it to the final round of an exciting Student Bowl competition and stood with his fellow contestants waiting for the winner
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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
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This article is part three in a continuing series that looks closely behind the scenes of optometry student organizations through the eyes of passionate student leaders. Jenna Osseck, a third year at University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry and President of the local student chapter of the Missouri Optometric Association shares her experiences being
OS: Congrats on being selected as our April Student in Focus! Most optometry students outside of ICO know you as the ‘OD-in-training’ star of the music video, “Thrift Opt.” Tell us a little more about yourself, your background and what got you interested in a career as an optometrist. Â RM: Optometry as a career
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Curious about what the AOA immediate past president thinks about the future of optometry? Want to learn how you can become involved in ensuring the success of optometry’s future? Want some advice from a leader in optometry on how to succeed as optometry students? Dr. Ron Hopping, OD, MPH, FAAO is the immediate past president
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You’ve made it through your first semester of optometry school. Or maybe your third, or even fifth. Maybe you’re a junior or senior still pursuing your undergraduate degree, thinking about a future career in optometry. No matter what your year in school, it is never too early or too late to start thinking about getting
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This article was written by Sayeed Tajik, a 3rd year optometry student at COAVS, King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan. Optometry school in Pakistan is a four year program. There are seven institutes that offer a degree in optometry, most of them being Medical Colleges. Practical training in hospitals and labs accounts for 60%
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