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Optometry Scope of Practice & Legislation in North Carolina

Considering a career as an optometrist in the state of North Carolina? Below is a quick reference guide to becoming an optometrist in North Carolina as well as the current scope of practice. How to become an optometrist in North Carolina: Passing scores on NBEO Part I, II, and III as well as scores of […]

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Onion Article Paints Scary Future for Optometry, How Will You Overcome?

I’m sure many of you have read the recent article in the Onion titled, “LensCrafters, Pearle Vision Agree To Prisoner Exchange.” You know what you’re going to get with Onion articles, so I took it for what it was and thought the article was hilarious. At the same time though, it got me thinking (as

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How to Get More Contact Lens Experience in Optometry School

Are you concerned that you may not be getting the extensive experience you need with contact lenses in clinic? Fitting a patient with a comfortable pair of contact lenses can change their lives! This is also a huge part of a successful, profitable practice that you should be well-versed in before heading out into the

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Interview with Dr. David Kading: The Future of Optometry

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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Pursuing Leadership Positions: State Optometric Organizations – Influence YOUR Profession!

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

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April 2014 Student in Focus: ‘Thrift Opt’ Star & Involved Student, Rich Miller

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.   RM: Optometry as a career

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UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry: When you’re here, you’re family!

What does it mean to be an Incarnate Word student?  Let me tell you about what makes this school great…being a student here feels different from any other school I’ve attended and I’m enjoying every minute of it! Being selected by UIW doesn’t mean you just come to school here, it means you were chosen to be

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The Important Role of the Optician in Your Practice

The Optician An optician is a specialized practitioner who designs, fits, and dispenses lenses for the correction of vision. Opticians are professionals who make personalized eyewear for patients in need of visual correction. The optician helps decide what type of frame, lenses, etc. will be right for the patient based on the optometrist’s prescription. Whether

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Interview with Dr. Glen Steele: The Future of Optometry and InfantSEE

Curious about what the future of pediatric optometry may look like? Curious to hear what the chair of the InfantSEE program thinks of the future of optometry? Want some advice from a leader in optometry on how to succeed as optometry students? Dr. Glen Steele, OD, FCOVD, FAAO is the current chair of the AOA’s InfantSEE

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