Indiana University
Class of 2023
First year Optometry student at Indiana University School of Optometry. I aspire to specialize in pediatric optometry and hope to impact the world in a positive way.Posts by Jessica Palmer:
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COVID-19 changed my optometry school experience
How can a virus, that I did not contract, change my optometry school experience? When the world started talking about COVID-19, I really did not think anything of it. I went about my day, went to my classes, studied, practiced, worked,... Continue reading
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Semester #1 of Optometry School: Check!
Optometry school teaches you the most substantial information needed to be the best doctor you can be. But you also learn a lot outside of the books. There are some specific points I will take with me throughout the rest of my time at... Continue reading
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How a mentor affected my pre-optometry experience
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” - Oprah Winfrey I found my mentor by accident. I had just gotten a job in a retail facility as an Optometric Technician and she just happened to be the practice... Continue reading
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Optometry’s Meeting 2019: My Personal Recap
I just got back from my first Optometry’s Meeting (OM) located in St. Louis, Missouri. I was given this amazing opportunity to attend a conference before even stepping foot into optometry school. That’s right, I will be starting... Continue reading
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Computer Vision Syndrome: An Overview
Put Down the Devices, Prevent Eye Strain As I spend extended amounts of time on my computer, my eyes are aching and burning. My phone feels so bright and my eyes are straining after looking for a long time. Over the past few... Continue reading
