News

News

Featured Posts

Sign up for OM 2024 Registration

Optometry School, OptometryStudents.com, Study Resources / By

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. …

5 Reasons I’m Looking Forward to Optometry’s Meeting in Seattle! Read More »

Continue Reading

Refine Search

Select a Category

Filter by School

Sort by

5 Reasons I’m Looking Forward to Optometry’s Meeting in Seattle!

Optometry’s Meeting 2015 is being held June 24-28 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle! Last year’s meeting was hosted in Philadelphia, a gem of the Northeastern USA that’s filled with historical monuments, iconic movie scenes, and mouth watering food. Last year’s experience left me looking forward to this year’s meeting in Seattle, which is fast approaching! …

5 Reasons I’m Looking Forward to Optometry’s Meeting in Seattle! Read More »

Learning Opportunity for Pre-Optometry Students: Optometry Virtual Fair

The Association of School and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is pleased to announce their next Virtual Fair on April 21 for pre-optometry students. The Fair is an online event that provides a fantastic opportunity for you to learn about all 21 Doctor of Optometry programs by live chatting with admissions professionals from each school from virtually …

Learning Opportunity for Pre-Optometry Students: Optometry Virtual Fair Read More »

Tennessee Optometry: Wide Scope of Practice and Legislation

Optometry is a legislated profession, meaning that federal and state legislation dictate the current rules and regulations for optometrists. Thinking of practicing optometry in Tennessee? Fortunately, optometrists and the state association has worked hard to advocate for the profession and has made great strides so optometrists in the state can practice to the fullest extent …

Tennessee Optometry: Wide Scope of Practice and Legislation Read More »

Recapping OS at SECO 2015…Thank You Atlanta!

For the second year in a row, the OptometryStudents.com team was able to explore all that the South Eastern Conference of Optometry (SECO) has to offer to our profession. It was an honor to be back and to have a chance to experience the conference with our amazing team! What made this a momentous event …

Recapping OS at SECO 2015…Thank You Atlanta! Read More »

Optometry Scope of Practice and Legislation in Illinois: Get Involved!

“Optometry is a legislated profession.” Every student has heard this from day one of optometry school, but what does it mean exactly? Optometry is legislated because what we can (and cannot) do is determined solely by law. Each state has their own set of rules for the regulation of optometry. Read below for the current …

Optometry Scope of Practice and Legislation in Illinois: Get Involved! Read More »

Countdown to Vision Expo East 2015!

It is that time of the year again where optical vendors and exhibitors from all across the world meet in NYC to throw one of the most energetic and activity filled conferences that exists! Beginning March 19-22nd, located at the Javits Center in New York City, Vision Expo East is an event filled with endless excitement, …

Countdown to Vision Expo East 2015! Read More »

Pediatric Contact Lens Fitting – A Tiny Bit Different!

Many ODs fit a variety of contact lenses. Many specialize in custom lenses for difficult to fit corneas and other conditions. Some ODs consider themselves to be pediatric ODs. But few find themselves dipping their toes into both areas. In some situations, there are benefits to fitting children and even infants in contact lenses. While …

Pediatric Contact Lens Fitting – A Tiny Bit Different! Read More »

Want to Save Money on Tuition? Apply for In-State Residency

Optometry school has become increasingly expensive, so it’s more important for students to cut costs in any way possible. For students who go to UC Berkeley, Ohio State, SUNY, or University of Houston, you can apply for for in-state residency so you can get in-state tuition for these schools! Although offered at other places, these 4 schools …

Want to Save Money on Tuition? Apply for In-State Residency Read More »

Seeing Is Believing – Optometry’s Virtual Conference (Free For Students)!

If you know me, you know that as a student, I’ve been on a mission to go to as many optometry conferences and lectures as I can before graduation. With all the formal education required of us, why attend more lectures than necessary? The answer is simple. In order to stay on top of things …

Seeing Is Believing – Optometry’s Virtual Conference (Free For Students)! Read More »

Scroll to Top