Author name: Lawrence Yu

Chief of Optometric Interviews. I love optometry because optometry can be anything I want it to be. It is an extremely flexible field with many parts that each optometrist can make his or her own. I have found that the optometrists who love their work are also the ones who love sharing their experiences and advice. I have also found that optometry students want to learn about the world outside of school and what they can do to prepare themselves for the future. I hope to empower the new generation of optometry through learning from those who have already made optometry their own. Find Lawrence on Google+.

The Rotations Experience: The Value of Low Vision

Dear Diary, Fourth year clinical rotations are the pinnacle of optometry school that all students are anxious for. It’s a time of freedom, learning, and exposure to parts of optometry you may never see in the school clinic. Or is it? My name is Lawrence Yu, and I’m currently on my clinical rotations as a fourth …

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Interview with Dr. Mitchell Munson (AOA Immediate Past President): The Future of Optometry

Optometry is a dynamic profession that constantly changes and faces new pressing issues. The future of optometry is influenced by many factors, but the American Optometric Association (AOA) plays a significant role in ensuring optometry’s success. Each year at the AOA’s Optometry’s Meeting, the AOA president speaks with OptometryStudents.com to discuss the future of optometry and …

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The Rotations Experience: Lessons from the First Rotation

Dear Diary, Fourth year clinical rotations are the pinnacle of optometry school that all students are anxious for. It’s a time of freedom, learning, and exposure to parts of optometry you may never see in the school clinic. Or is it? My name is Lawrence Yu, and I’ve started my clinical rotations as a fourth …

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The Rotations Experience: Real Talk Tips from the Half-Way Mark – July 18, 2014

Dear Diary, Fourth year clinical rotations are the pinnacle of optometry school that all students are anxious for. It’s a time of freedom, learning, and exposure to parts of optometry you may never see in the school clinic. Or is it? My name is Lawrence Yu, and I’ve started my clinical rotations as a fourth …

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July 2014 Student in Focus: Student Bowl Winner David Nguyen of SCCO

David Nguyen stood on stage at the Varilux Optometry Student Bowl at Optometry’s Meeting in Philadelphia while wearing a tank top, shorts and flip flops inspired by his Southern California roots. He had made it to the final round of an exciting Student Bowl competition and stood with his fellow contestants waiting for the winner …

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The Rotations Experience: How to Pack for Rotations – July 7, 2014

Dear Diary, Fourth year clinical rotations are the pinnacle of optometry school that all students are anxious for. It’s a time of freedom, learning, and exposure to parts of optometry you may never see in the school clinic. Or is it? My name is Lawrence Yu, and I just started my clinical rotations as a …

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Interview with Dr. David Kading: The Future of Optometry

Curious about what a private practice guru thinks about the future of optometry? Interested in private practice and want to learn how to ensure your personal success? Want some advice from a leader in optometry on how to succeed as optometry students? Dr. David Kading, OD, FAAO is a private practice optometrist who specializes in cornea …

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The Rotations Experience – Refractive Surgery June 12, 2014

Dear Diary, Fourth year clinical rotations are the pinnacle of optometry school that all students are anxious for. It’s a time of freedom, learning, and exposure to parts of optometry you may never see in the school clinic. Or is it? My name is Lawrence Yu, and I just started my clinical rotations as a …

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The Rotations Experience – Getting Exposure June 9, 2014

Dear Diary, Fourth year clinical rotations are the pinnacle of optometry school that all students are anxious for. It’s a time of freedom, learning, and exposure to parts of optometry you may never see in the school clinic. Or is it? My name is Lawrence Yu, and I just started my clinical rotations as a …

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The Rotations Experience – SIR, YES, SIR June 6, 2014

The Rotations Experience Dear Diary, Fourth year clinical rotations are the pinnacle of optometry school that all students are anxious for. It’s a time of freedom, learning, and exposure to parts of optometry you may never see in the school clinic. Or is it? My name is Lawrence Yu, and I just started my clinical …

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