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Eye Care In Guatemala
Guatemala At A Glance Guatemala, the most populous country in Central America, is a land of rain forests, mountains, grasslands, and Mayan ruins. But, with over 60% of the country’s population living in poverty (1), it is also...
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Drink From Your Resource Cup, You’ll Feel Less Empty
The demands of Optometry school can leave you feeling like you have to be a superhero to be successful. You can day-dream about freezing time or being a brainiac but the reality is that superheroes only exist in movies. It’s not atypical...
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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...
