2015

Learning Opportunity for Pre-Optometry Students: Optometry Virtual Fair

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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 …

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Protect and Grow YOUR Profession: Congressional Advocacy Conference 2015

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Many of you may have been to Optometry’s Meeting, AAO, or Vision Expo, but have you been to the most important conference of them all? The one that directly impacts your future, what you’ll be able to do in the exam room, and the access to care that your patients have? Students from all over …

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Tennessee Optometry: Wide Scope of Practice and Legislation

Involvement, News, Organized Optometry, Post-Optometry School / By / 3 minutes of reading

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 …

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Recapping OS at SECO 2015…Thank You Atlanta!

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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 …

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

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“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 …

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Awesome Giveaways at SECO 2015!

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Going to SECO 2015 in Atlanta? If you’ll be attending, keep an eye out for the OptometryStudents.com team! This Friday we’ll be roaming the Exhibit Hall and hanging out at the Student Party. On Saturday, we’ll be at the Student Symposium, around the Exhibit Hall, and at the student stipend pick-up ($100!!) in the Focal Point Lounge Area (3:00pm …

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Countdown to Vision Expo East 2015!

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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, …

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Master of Public Health Program for Optometry Students, Through Salus University and the AOSA

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On July 1st, 2013, AOSA and Salus University, home to the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, marked the beginning of a new dimension to public health in optometric education by offering five $10,000 scholarships to optometry students across the nation! The mission of the AOSA is to “improve the visual welfare and health of the public, to promote the profession of optometry, …

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