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“Which is clearer?” “One or two?” Learning Manifest Refraction
“Which is clearer, one or two?" It still amazes me that this simple question can lead to a great prescription allowing sharp vision for all patients. Personally, answering this question as a kid allowed me to watch cartoons from the...
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A Diet for Your Eyes: 3 Do’s and Don’ts for Ocular Nutrition
Many things in our bodies are a reflection of what we eat and how well we take care of ourselves. The eyes are no different. Eating certain types of foods, and skipping others, can help protect your vision throughout your life. Here are a...
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April 2017 Student In Focus: AOSA President Andy Mackner
"True leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders" - Tom Peters. This quote perfectly describes our April Student in Focus, Andy Mackner. As the newly elected AOSA president, Andy Mackner has excelled in his leadership roles...
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The Match that Wasn’t: How I Survived the Post-Match Process and Got a Residency
March 6th started out like most other days; I got up and got ready for another Monday at my externship in Chicago. I checked my e-mail and the results of Optometry Residency Match (ORMatch) had been emailed to me. I was excited to see...
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What is Myopia Control and Why is it Important?
Recently there has been a lot of buzz around the term "myopia control" in the vision sciences field. The goal of myopia control is to slow down or even prevent the progression of nearsightedness (i.e. myopia). Being a student at the...
