Inter American University of Puerto Rico
Class of 2023
I am part of the 2023 class of the Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and I came across Optometrystudents.com when I was searching for information about Optometry Residencies. The lack of information about life as a student optometrist aspiring for residency made me want to be part of the OS team. The topics I gravitate most to are molecular biology, clinical optometry, and the search for efficient study strategies for graduate students.Posts by Astrid Flores:
Optometrists Can Now Treat Glaucoma In Massachusetts
The new year brought good news for optometrists and aspiring doctors that wish to setup practice in the state of Massachusetts (MA). On January 1, 2021, Governor Charlie Baker signed a legislation that aims to promote affordable care and... Continue reading
The Anatomy of The Cover Test
Background A Cover Test is one of the skills learned during the first year of optometric education, and it is an important part of a comprehensive eye examination. This test is used to evaluate and quantify ocular deviations that may be... Continue reading
Can conjunctivitis act as a predictor of COVID-19 infection?
During 2020 we learned more about the effects of coronavirus than any other topic. It has been the main subject on the news, social media, and of scientific research since January 2020. As the months flew by, it seemed like some... Continue reading
Let’s Talk Heart Health – How Uncontrolled Hypertension May Be Affecting Your Eyesight
THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE CAN BE FOUND PUBLISHED IN THE JAN/FEB AOA FOCUS MAGAZINE High Blood Pressure In the United States, one out of two adults have been diagnosed with hypertension, which makes up approximately 108 million people... Continue reading
PERRLA: the abbreviation that could use a few more letters
Pupil testing is an essential part of a complete eye examination, especially when diagnosing autonomic nervous system disorders that can affect the pupillary response. To document the findings of a pupillary examination, many students and... Continue reading
