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The Rotations Experience: Real Talk Tips from the Half-Way Mark – July 18, 2014
Posted Jul 25, 2014 | BY Lawrence Yu

Dear Diary,
Fourth year clinical rotations are the pinnacle of optometry school that all students are anxious for.…

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How to Get More Contact Lens Experience in Optometry School
Written Jul 22, 2014 | BY Ben Emer

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 real world. …

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