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How to Effectively Communicate Diagnoses to Patients: In Layman’s Terms

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“Unless you’ve got an optical engineer in your exam chair, reciting names of Zernike polynomials as possible explanations for a patient’s night-time blur is gonna get you nowhere.” After several years of practice and several thousand patients, you’ll definitely get the hang of how to explain things in an efficient manner so that your patients […]

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SCO Raises $3.3 Million in One Year

Finance & Business, News, Optometry School / By / 2 minutes of reading

Memphis, TN – In an effort to reach its “Envision Our Progress” campaign goal, Southern College of Optometry (SCO) has already raised $3.3 million in just one year. The financial support is mainly directed towards funding a $9.4 million academic building expansion, however, the campaign also has two other directives, which are to increase student

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International Vision Expo and Conference New York 2013: A Window of Opportunity

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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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Interview with Dr. Maria Liu of Berkeley Optometry; Teacher, Researcher, Clinician

Articles, Healthcare, Optometry School / By / 11 minutes of reading

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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SUNY College of Optometry: Getting an MBA Just Got Easier!

Finance & Business, News, Optometry School / By / 3 minutes of reading

  At the beginning of this month, SUNY College of Optometry entered in to an agreement with SUNY Empire State College to offer an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Optometry Business Management. This certificate entails 6 courses worth 18 credits that can be put towards earning a Masters of Business Administration from SUNY Empire State. The proposed

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SCO Hosts Annual State Day

Involvement, News, Optometry School, Organized Optometry / By / 3 minutes of reading

Memphis, TN (January 9, 2013): Various legislators and state board members gathered at Southern College of Optometry (SCO) for its fifth annual State Day. The purpose of the event is for students to become more aware of the necessity to become involved with the legislative processes of our profession, which was exemplified by speeches, presentations,

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The Core Leadership Team – Now accepting applications for 21 new positions

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[vc_column width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [vc_column_text width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Get started immediately by viewing the 21 different positions available on the OS Core Leadership Team. Any student enrolled in optometry school may apply. We will review your application immediately and set up a phone call to take things to the next step! [/vc_column_text] [/vc_column] [vc_column_text width=”1/1″

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NBEO Part 2: An Experience

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BOARDS. At first blush, this word tends to illicit anxiety among OD students. Rightfully so, as these exams determine the outcome for our licenses and residencies. We spend countless hours studying, reviewing, creating mnemonics, all in the hopes that we’ve covered enough material to pass the exam. Having completed NBEO 2 in recent days, let

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