August 2014

9 Articles from our New Grad Low Vision Journalist

Here’s a fantastic collection of low vision articles full of insightful tips, clinical pearls and very useful info all-around from our Senior Low Vision Journalist and new grad Tyler Phan. Tyler (pictured bottom-right at AAO), a student from Western University College of Optometry, is now a Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation resident at SUNY. We’d like to thank …

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7 Reasons You Should Attend Vision Expo West 2014

Need an excuse for a fall weekend getaway to the Las Vegas, NV and want to take a breather from the optometry school grind? International Conference Vision Expo West, hosted on September 17-20, 2014, at Sands Expo and Convention Center, is the perfect opportunity to travel to “The Entertainment Capital of the World” for work …

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Remember How it Felt As a 1st Year Optometry Student? Ahh, Memories…

Remember how it felt to be a 1st year optometry student? The excitement, the nerves…the massive amounts of anatomy! The Illinois College of Optometry’s communications team put together this very entertaining video capturing all these moments, but with the children of ICO staff and faculty as the wide-eyed 1st years! Take a look at the …

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Onion Article Paints Scary Future for Optometry, How Will You Overcome?

I’m sure many of you have read the recent article in the Onion titled, “LensCrafters, Pearle Vision Agree To Prisoner Exchange.” You know what you’re going to get with Onion articles, so I took it for what it was and thought the article was hilarious. At the same time though, it got me thinking (as …

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Optometry Legislation and Scope of Practice in Florida

Have you ever thought of bringing your talents to Florida after graduation? If so, read this summary of important information regarding scope of practice, current laws and legislation in the Sunshine State: Florida optometrists are allowed to: Prescribe 14 oral drugs for eye care; these include analgesics/Schedule III, IV, and V  controlled substances as well …

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Optometry’s Meeting 2014 Instagram Contest Winner!

We had another amazing trip to Optometry’s Meeting this summer in Philly! Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by our kiosk, hung out and played some Nintendo Wii. We’d also like to thank all those who submitted videos and photos illustrating the OM experience in Philly for our Instagram Social Media Contest. Congrats to …

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Optometry Laws and Legislation in Colorado

Considering a future career as an optometrist in the great state of Colorado? Here’s a quick guide with a few important things to know about scope of practice, current laws, and ongoing legislation in the state: Currently, optometrists can… Prescribe Schedule II (hydrocodone products only), III, IV, and V narcotics (including oral antivirals, oral steroids, …

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The Contact Lens Scare: Use Proper Care!

Recent reports have surfaced across the internet about a college student losing her vision by the overuse of contact lenses. These reports have become a public service announcement to every person who wears contact lenses about the importance of following instructions given by their optometrist and the risks involved by straying from them. Although contact …

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