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Do’s and Don’ts for Fourth Year Rotations
#fourthyearproblems Fourth year is hard, guys. You go from seeing patients a few days a week as a third year to seeing patients all day, every day. You have to seriously adjust your life and lifestyle due to these changes, and it's a...
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September is Healthy Aging Month
The month of September has been deemed “Healthy Aging Month” by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. As we age, our eyes and vision change as well. Patients over the age of 65 are at a higher risk for eye diseases, skin conditions,...
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New Mexico Scope of Practice
Hot Air Balloon Festival outside of Albuquerque 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...
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Demodex Blepharitis: A Mite-y Fine Problem
Your body, including your eyelids, is covered by mites. View of demodex mite from an electron microscope. On average, the human body is covered with millions of mites at any given time. Some scientists believe these mites...
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If I Knew Then: Advice for Optometry School Applicants
Hi everyone! I'm Dena Colantino, and I'm a fourth year student at UMSL School of Optometry. Let me start by saying that I am in no way an expert in the admissions process of optometry school. I can only speak to my own experiences and...
