I can’t believe how quickly the first semester of optometry school is flying by! At PCO, we’ve already had our white coat ceremony, purchased our trial lens sets, and survived our first round of midterms. Now it’s time for the first years to make another exciting (and expensive) purchase… diagnostic kits! The diagnostic kits include …
You, the optometry student, are right now shaping the future of the profession in two ways, each just as important as the other: As students at your respective optometry school, you’re working to get the most out of your education and clinical experience to provide the best care possible for your present and future patients. …
Your Advocacy for Optometry: A Short Film by the AOSA and OptometryStudents.com Read More »
Retinal hemorrhages are often hallmarks of many ocular and/or systemic diseases. Thus, finding them in asymptomatic patients during comprehensive eye exams may require further evaluation to determine the principle cause. It is crucial to identify and classify various types of hemorrhages because optometric management is influenced by the underlying etiology. The following are the most …
4 Most Common Retinal Hemes You’ll Find: Location and Etiology Read More »
October is known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and as most optometry students are focused on pumpkin spice lattes and preparing for Halloween, one optometry student is focused on the road to recovery. Terry Ann Ramjus, OptometryStudent.com‘s October Student in Focus, is a second year student at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of …
Connections, connections, connections. That’s how I got my current OD position in San Diego, California. The practice owner who hired me, Dr. Eric White, didn’t have to read my resume, he just needed to ask around. My reputation as a friendly, connected, and entrepreneurial optometry student is what earned me my job. Dr. White doesn’t …
My Personal Advice to Optometry Students at Vision Expo Read More »
IUSO students hit the ground running this term with plenty of events on our social calendar. There are so many ways for you to get involved not only with your school but also with the AOSA through different events throughout the year. Here’s what we’ve been up to at IUSO: During the first week of school, …
IUSO: Get Social and Be Involved in your Profession! Read More »
From glassware to Cr-39 plastic to the lightest in polycarbonate and high index, ophthalmic lens technologies have advanced in a number of ways to provide more comfort. After visiting your optometrist for your yearly eye exam, finding the right pair of glasses means considering many choices. The prescription from the doctor, the type of frame, …
Last weekend I was able to volunteer at my first vision screening with the Salus Christian Fellowship at an event called Hope-4-Philly. After only being in optometry school at PCO for about a month, I was very excited to have this opportunity. I was able to practice some of the skills that I’ve learned so …
5 Skills 1st Year Students can Practice at a Vision Screening Read More »
David Cartwright’s case has been selected for our Clinical Case of the Month! David is a 4th year optometry student at State University of New York College of Optometry. Here’s the case: Age/Sex/Race 78 yo white male Chief Complaint He complained of complete vision loss OD following a “stroke” that occurred 6 weeks prior. His …
Clinical Case Review: Complete Vision Loss OD Following a “Stroke” Read More »
When school kicks into high gear, it can be difficult to find the time to dilate with your classmates. And when you do find the time, it can be frustrating to spend half the practice session troubleshooting your technique before even being able to get into the pupil! Luckily, you’re only 20 minutes and couple …
