March 2012

Interview with Optometrist Dr. Shipp; President of APHA

By: Jennifer Hue; SUNY Optometry 2013 Many optometrists are recognized for their roles in furthering our profession and health care in general, but few have also made an impact outside the sphere of optometry.  One such remarkable example is Dr. Melvin Shipp, O.D., Ph.D., current Dean of Ohio State University College of Optometry, and the …

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Roya Attarhousseini, March 2012 Student of the Month

Welcome to our newest website feature – “Optometry Student of the Month” This feature will highlight students on a monthly basis who go above and beyond for the profession of optometry. It’s time for those hard-working leaders to be recognized for their dedicated effort and achievements.We would like to introduce our first ever winner, Roya Attarhousseini. …

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BRVO – A Case Review

By: Antonio Chirumbolo; OptometryStudents.com Content Coordinator, SUNY 2013 Retinal vein occlusion is the second most prevalent retinal vascular disease, only second to diabetes. Branch Retinal vein occlusions are three to four times more prevalent than central retinal vein occlusions. There is a strong association of RVO with systemic disease and several risk factors include HTN, …

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10 Things You Should Know about AOA-PAC

10 Things You Should Know About AOA-PAC By: Becky Pietrasik, SUNY 2013 Hi my name is Rebecca Pietrasik and I am the AOA-PAC Liaison for SUNY Optometry.  As most of you know, Optometry is a legislative profession.  AOA-PAC, the American Optometric Political Action Committee is the body that is responsible for securing and furthering the rights of Optometrists.  …

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The Sunny Side of Optometry School (with video)

The Sunny Side of Optometry School By: Nik Pilecki (UW 3rd year optometry student) “Now I don’t want to mislead you.  Optometry school is the most fun I have ever had!  But there are numerous nights spent studying where I drink enough Redbull and coffee to kill a hippopotamus.” – Nik Pilecki Are you currently …

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