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Real-World Applications of Ophthalmic Optics, Part 1: The Importance of Optical Measurements
The Importance of Optical Measurements Picture this situation: Your small, but thriving, private practice has two opticians, both of whom are busy helping other patients. You walk up to the front desk to see what else is on the books for...
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What You Need to Know Before Going on an Optometry Mission Trip
Quick Tips for Mission Trips Many students go on mission trips over the summer break. These trips are organized by many groups, including RAM, FCO, and SVOSH. Students travel around the country and around the world to pop-up clinics. The...
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Hawaii Scope of Practice
Optometry in Paradise The Aloha State Have you ever thought about practicing optometry in a tropical paradise? The state of Hawaii is an archipelago comprised of 137 total islands, eight of which are the main islands that are home to a...
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More than VAs at the VA
Vision Care for Our Veterans You've probably heard about the hospitals and clinics run by the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) during your optometry school career. Eye clinics at the VA serve veteran military service members in a...
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South Carolina Scope of Practice
Optometric Practice in the Palmetto State What do beaches, Southern food, US history, and the show "Southern Charm" all have in common? The state of South Carolina! “The Palmetto State,” nicknamed after the state tree, was the eighth...