Illinois College of Optometry
Class of 2019
I am originally from Massachusetts (go Pats!) but have lived in more than five states. I graduated from UMass Amherst before heading to Chicago to start my time in optometry school. I am passionate about private practice, vision rehabilitation, fitness, and chocolate.Posts by Jessica Capri:
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How to Explain Boards to Friends and Family
One thing that I learned early on in my professional career was that my family and friends who are not in graduate school often have a hard time understanding how demanding it can be. For example, the holidays are always a bit of a... Continue reading
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To Patch or Not to Patch: Summary of PEDIG Amblyopia Treatment Studies
One of the most common topics discussed in the realm of pediatrics and binocular vision is amblyopia. Amblyopia is a visual disorder in which a lack of proper visual input during development impairs the visual pathway, resulting in... Continue reading
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10 Fun Things to do While in Chicago for Academy 2017
It's that time of year again! Academy is right around the corner and this time, lucky for me, it's in Chicago. As an ICO student currently living in Chicago, I am looking forward to showing everyone around! For those of you who have never... Continue reading
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Remembering Your Mental Health
Ever feel stressed? Who am I kidding, in optometry school, I think it's safe to say we've all felt stressed. Here's the thing though, did you know that the average age of an optometry student is also the average age of a mental health... Continue reading
