Boards are one of the most nerve-wracking events in Optometry School.  While each part of the NBEO presents unique challenges, Part 1 is often considered the most difficult. This may be due to the fact that Part 1 is a comprehensive knowledge test of everything you have learned during your two and a half years […]
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Getting through my first year of optometry school was by no means a walk in the park. I would not have been able to cross this milestone without setbacks, obstacles, and failures. But is through these setbacks that I have become a better student and a more optimistic doctor-to-be! Never Quitting I’d be lying if
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Are you passionate about serving others? If so, then a mission trip is for you. My name is Hannah Busroe and I want to share with you my experience this past year traveling to El Salvador on an optometric service trip. I went with my classmates at the Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) through
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Put Down the Devices, Prevent Eye Strain As I spend extended amounts of time on my computer, my eyes are aching and burning. My phone feels so bright and my eyes are straining after looking for a long time. Over the past few decades, there have been numerous advancements in personal electronics. However, these advances
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There are many Canadian optometry students enrolled in optometry schools in the United States. As our graduation date approaches, many of us find ourselves looking for jobs and deciding where we will want to practice. There is a lot of information out there on how to write resumes, the best places to practice, the scope
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Texas Scope of Practice Texas is the second-largest state in the US and spans over 268,000 square miles- roughly the size of the country of Spain! Texas may be known for rodeos, 10-gallon hats, and cowboy boots, but those who call it home can attest to the cultural vibrance and history. Big cities in
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Life Hacks for Optometry Students Rachel Bryant is a member of the class of 2021 at Pacific University College of Optometry, and is a new member of the OptometryStudents.com team. This is her first article for the site. Here are some useful life hacks that have helped take some of the stress out of the Optometry
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Tips for a Flawless Optical Dispense This article is the second in our series from Alexander Bennett, a second-year student at Western University College of Optometry who worked as an optician before beginning optometry school. I’ve been lucky to see and work, in a variety of optometric practices. These range from large practices with every
Troubleshooting Optical Remakes Alexander Bennett is a second year student at Western University College of Optometry. This isn’t the beginning of his optical career, though. Before optometry school, he worked as an optician at a private practice in Denver, Colorado and has had several articles published in optician-focused publications and websites. Here’s a Scenario: A new
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Quick Boards Review: Hepatolenticular Degeneration Wilson’s Disease, also known as Hepatolenticular Degeneration, is a rare, autosomal recessive mutation in the ATP7B gene.1 This mutation causes a decrease in serum ceruloplasmin which is an important chaperone protein that aids in removing copper in the body.2 This is detrimental because when copper is not removed from the body, it
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