The #1 Resource for Optometry Students
-
What I Learned in Optometry School (Besides Optometry)
“Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing.” – Barry Finlay It's been a journey from the first days through my final phases of transformation to an exemplary optometrist. I cannot help but to reflect and...
-
The Scope Myth
The age-old debate over scope of practice rages on within the world of optometry. As a legislated profession, optometry’s scope of practice is federally-determined, and therefore can vary state by state. As our current AOA President,...
-
Applying for the OD/MS? Here’s how to prepare
Optometry is an ever-evolving field. One of the major forces behind this advancement is vision science research. There are many advantages to pursuing a dual OD/MS degree during Optometry school. Here is list of which programs are offered...
-
Maryland Scope of Practice – “Good Morning, Baltimore!”
Living in Maryland For optometrists looking to head to the mid-Atlantic region of the US, Maryland is a beautiful coastal state with almost a quarter of its area surrounded by water. Home to prestigious universities like Johns...
-
Staying in the USA as a Canadian
There are many Canadian optometry students enrolled in optometry schools in the United States. As our graduation date approaches, many of us find ourselves looking for jobs and deciding where we will want to practice. There is a lot of...
