September 2014

CooperVision Adopt-a-Patient Program Winner! YOU Should be Next!

The CooperVision Adopt-a-Patient™ program is a fantastic way for you the improve your patients’ vision and change their lives in the process. It’s easy: if you have a patient in need of contact lenses, but otherwise can’t afford them, submit an email with the patient info to CooperVision and your patient receives a free year’s worth …

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Lebron James: “If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I’d be an Optometrist”

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The ABC’s of Diabetes: Patient Education Checklist

Diabetes is a huge public health concern in this country. At a prevalence of over 29 million people in the US – that’s nearly 10% of the population! There’s no denying that diabetes will be a large part of our practices for years to come. As providers of primary eye care, we know that one …

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Optometry Scope of Practice & Legislation in North Carolina

Considering a career as an optometrist in the state of North Carolina? Below is a quick reference guide to becoming an optometrist in North Carolina as well as the current scope of practice. How to become an optometrist in North Carolina: Passing scores on NBEO Part I, II, and III as well as scores of …

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“Dua’s Layer” renamed “JustDua Layer” following Nike sponsorship

BEAVERTON, OR- In 2013,  Harminder Singh Dua’s research group discovered a 15 micrometer layer of the cornea that had been previously undetected. While the layer was going to be aptly named “Dua’s Layer” after the academic group’s leader, there was a slight change in the moniker. “I was approached by a businessman a few days …

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September 2014 Student in Focus: Western’s Ashley Suplee

“On the road again Goin’ places that I’ve never been Seein’ things that I may never see again And I can’t wait to get on the road again” As any 4th-year optometry student knows, these classic lyrics by Willie Nelson perfectly encapsulate the excitement we feel as we set off for a full clinical year …

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