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Posted 06/02/2023
Optometry School, OptometryStudents.com, Study Resources / By Author: Easy Anyama

Amplify your optometry school experience and see what it means to get involved in our profession as the annual AOSA/AOA conference, Optometry’s Meeting, comes to the Music City, June 19-22, 2024. Optometry’s Meeting provides students a four-day, immersive experience in career development, clinical and practice management skill building, professional networking and advocacy alongside optometry’s leaders. …

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Guide to Cap Colors and Commonly Prescribed Drugs

Articles, Clinical Optometry, Clinical Pearls, Study Resources / By / 1 minute of reading

Have you ever been in clinic and suddenly lost the simplest of knowledge, like what the cap colors of certain drugs represent? Well fear no more! We have created a very simplified chart of some of the most commonly prescribed drugs and their cap colors. So the next time your patient comes in telling you …

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Dispensing 101

Articles, Clinical Optometry, News, Post-Optometry School / By / 3 minutes of reading

Tips for a Flawless Optical Dispense This article is the second in our series from Alexander Bennett, a second-year student at Western University College of Optometry who worked as an optician before beginning optometry school. I’ve been lucky to see and work, in a variety of optometric practices. These range from large practices with every …

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Quick Tips to Decrease Optical Remakes

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Troubleshooting Optical Remakes   Alexander Bennett is a second year student at Western University College of Optometry. This isn’t the beginning of his optical career, though. Before optometry school, he worked as an optician at a private practice in Denver, Colorado and has had several articles published in optician-focused publications and websites.  Here’s a Scenario: A new …

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New Mexico Scope of Practice

Articles, Organized Optometry, Scope of Practice / By / 3 minutes of reading

New Mexico Scope of Practice Beauty abounds in the great state of New Mexico. Known as the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico boasts scenic mountain ranges, vast deserts, historic ghost towns, and picturesque hot air balloon festivals. The landscape is home to incredible wildlife including wild horses, cacti, and native hogs known as peccary. This …

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August: Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

Articles, Clinical Optometry, Clinical Pearls, News / By / 4 minutes of reading

As we begin August, parents and kids are gearing up to head back to school. That means that the optometric offices around the country will be preparing for one of the busiest months of the year – back to school eye exam time. Parents want to see their children succeed and one of the main …

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Pennsylvania Scope of Practice

Articles, Involvement, Organized Optometry, Scope of Practice / By / 3 minutes of reading

What do the Liberty Bell, Declaration of Independence, and the Franklin bifocal all have in common? They all have roots in the great state of Pennsylvania! From Scranton (featured on the NBC hit series The Office) to Hershey (the nation’s chocolate capital), Pennsylvania boasts a wide range of cultural and historical heritage. Philadelphia, known as …

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West Virginia Scope of Practice

Articles, Organized Optometry, Scope of Practice / By / 4 minutes of reading

West Virginia is home to historic mining towns, beautiful cities, and a rich cultural heritage. Tucked within the Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia is renowned for its beautiful camping, hiking, white water rafting, and other outdoor activities. Within the state, West Virginia has a vast need for both optometric and primary care. West Virginia currently leads …

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New Hampshire Scope of Practice

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New Hampshire, also known as “The Granite State,” is home to the beautiful White Mountain range as well a diverse array of outdoor activities. Home to beautiful lakes, hiking trails, skiing resorts, and even a small coastline, New Hampshire is perfect for future optometrists who love the great outdoors. New Hampshire residents enjoy a lower …

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