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Recapping OS at SECO 2015…Thank You Atlanta!

For the second year in a row, the OptometryStudents.com team was able to explore all that the South Eastern Conference of Optometry (SECO) has to offer to our profession. It was an honor to be back and to have a chance to experience the conference with our amazing team! What made this a momentous event […]

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Countdown to Vision Expo East 2015!

It is that time of the year again where optical vendors and exhibitors from all across the world meet in NYC to throw one of the most energetic and activity filled conferences that exists! Beginning March 19-22nd, located at the Javits Center in New York City, Vision Expo East is an event filled with endless excitement,

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Washington State Optometry Scope of Practice & Legislation

Thanks to UCBSO AOSA Trustee Alex Chow for writing this article as part of our Legislative Series! For years the Optometric Physicians of Washington (OPW) has worked continuously and tirelessly to protect and expand the optometric scope of practice in Washington State. The resulting scope of practice is outlined by RCW 18.53.010. Considering practicing optometry in

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The Vision Expo East Experience: In Our Words, Pictures and Video

Vision Expo East 2014 was a fantastic experience! You guys really need to experience the massive scale of the Javits Center exhibit hall, go to the student party or different events and classes, to realize what an amazing weekend Vision Expo East is! We’ll try our best in this article, through pictures, a video and

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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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Meet IAUPR’s “Cinderella Man,” AOSA Trustee Alex Conley

March 10th marked the official transition for Trustee-Elects to AOSA Trustees on the American Optometric Student Association Board of Trustees. I spoke with newly promoted Inter American University of Puerto Rico Trustee and 2nd year student, Alex Conley, about his past experiences and plans for the position OS: Alex, tell us a little bit about

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Our SECO Experience: A Fantastic Conference for Students!

This was my first trip SECO, and it definitely met and exceeded my expectations! If you haven’t attended yet, you should plan on making the trip at least once during your student career. SECO organizers make the extra effort to create a beneficial and fun student experience. The student programs and CE’s were a great learning

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