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Aesthetic Medicine and Optometry
Aesthetic medicine is an umbrella term for all specialties that focus their efforts on improving the cosmetic appearance of patients. This can include treating wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, excess fat, unwanted hair, scars, etc....
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Tips for Preparing for NBEO Part 1
Boards are one of the most nerve-wracking events in Optometry School. While each part of the NBEO presents unique challenges, Part 1 is often considered the most difficult. This may be due to the fact that Part 1 is a comprehensive...
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Pediatric Exams: Playtime!
Many prospective optometry students lean toward pediatrics as an initial “specialty.” I admit, I am one of those students. Reality did hit hard, though, when my shins got the brunt of a youngster’s kick because of a fear of...
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How to Eat Like a Local on a Mission Trip
Food and travel are two things I have always been passionate about. One of the criteria I looked for during my in-depth research into optometry schools was whether or not it offered extensive travel opportunities so I could marry these two...
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Montana Scope of Practice
With nicknames like “Big Sky Country” and “The Treasure State,” Montana is known for its grassy plains, rolling hills, and farmlands on the eastern side and its breathtaking mountains, national parks, and renowned skiing on the...
